250 Testa Rossa

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Well, I wasn't happy with the way the body was coming out, so I started over. We've all been there, and I'm sure you know the saying "s--- happens", and I ended up getting a new body and rear valence panel. I just need to know how to make the rear valence look like a two piece unit that is up to par with the real thing. I tried using that Tamiya 2 part epoxy putty and it actually separated from the panel, causing my part to not be flush. I will provide pics of the new body, and what I am trying to achieve before I put the license plate on. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Me with the car in May 2021.

Thanks. I will try that.

Yes! Those? Just need to know the best way to recreate these.

Thanks guys! Right now, I'm trying to figure out the bumps on the rear valence panel.

Thanks guys. It's been a long journey.

Okay, guys. I know I've been really hesitant about posting this, but this is my current build, a Monogram 1965 Shelby GT350 R-Model. Shelby American built 36 of these in 1965; the first 2 cars (5R001, and 5R002) being prototypes, and 34 production cars, which were broken up into three batches (5R094-5R108, 5R209-5R213, 5R527-5R540). The car I decided to tackle is 5R101, which is the eight production R Model, and has an incredible racing history. 5R101 was also the most winningest R Model to have competed in vintage racing, racking up 52 wins and 24 podium finishes between 1979 and 1986 with Alan Bolte at the wheel. In 2003, 5R101 was invited to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Since there are so many different versions of 5R101 throughout the years, I have decided to build the current version of the car. Right now, I am working on doing the rear valence panel, but would like to know how to add the bumps that are under the taillights. So far, I have the interior completed, along with the lines underneath the chassis.

I'm actually going to be doing a somewhat current version of the car. In 1965/66, Briggs Cunningham made a lighter rear deck that is on the car today. After the Sebring 1966 race, Cunningham retired the car, and it was on display at the Briggs Cunningham Automotive Museum in Costa Mesa, until 1987 when the cars were purchased by Miles Collier, who owns the 904 to this day.

It looks great!

How did you get the front valence to fit so flush?! I may need to do this with my build!

I really wish I could participate with my build of the Gurney/Johnson Cobra but that build is already started, and I'm doing the restored version of the car, which was painted in its Daytona livery.

The #11 Cobra was also the #16 car at Daytona.

Monogram/Aurora would be closest. The car is still in an unrestored state in Miles Collier's private collection. There is also historical footage of this car on YouTube at Sebring in '64.

Indycals offers a set of correct tires and decals, along with a resin nose. I have an original kit, and still bought these items.

This is so sad to hear! RIP Josh!

I'm actually looking for the original style body to build the Yeakel Plymouth Dragster using the Ramchargers as a donor.

How did you make the top? I need to do the same thing for a Jaguar E-Type.

Looking good!

The paint is available from MCW Finishes.

To my understanding, 004 was painted in Silver Blue and not the Pelham Blue. I talked to John Morton, who drove the car at Laguna Seca, and he's the one who told me.

I'd like to see a '71 Road Runner as well.

Looks good!

I seriously hope this isn't a joke because this has been on my want list forever.

Can't wait to see how this one turns out!