
250 Testa Rossa
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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.
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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.
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R-model Shelby Mustangs
250 Testa Rossa replied to 65slotcar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
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R-model Shelby Mustangs
250 Testa Rossa replied to 65slotcar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
How did you get the front valence to fit so flush?! I may need to do this with my build! -
AMT Dan Gurney Lotus Racer
250 Testa Rossa replied to unclescott58's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Indycals offers a set of correct tires and decals, along with a resin nose. I have an original kit, and still bought these items. -
Ramchargers Dragster Reissue - Wrong Body
250 Testa Rossa replied to jlucky's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I'm actually looking for the original style body to build the Yeakel Plymouth Dragster using the Ramchargers as a donor. -
Looking good!
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I'd like to see a '71 Road Runner as well.
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Looks good!
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AMT The Green Hornet Black Beauty Kit
250 Testa Rossa replied to martinfan5's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I seriously hope this isn't a joke because this has been on my want list forever. -
That car belongs to my friend Darin. It's a '65 Coronet 440 with a Hemi and I have been wanting to do a build of that car!
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Looking good!
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I'll take one of the '32 kits, the '71 442, and the '70 Roadrunner