MonoPed Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 The 8th sign of the Apocolypse in upon us, hell is freezing as I type this... It's DONE!!! Been over a year since I finished one, pretty cool to blow the cobwebs off the tools and crank one out. Academy kit of a '65 250LM, built as chassis #5895, as entered in that year's 24 Hours of LeMans by the British team Marenello Concessionaires, ltd. The wheels are from the Monogram 427 Cobra street, tires from the 66 Penske Vette. The body is TS-08 Italian red and TS-10 French Blue, topped with TS-13 clear. The interior is a mix of X1-8 semi flat black, XF-16 flat aluminum and TS-44 brilliant blue. Woohoo!! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Sweet Came out really nice. Now that you have it done, does that give you the inspiration to knock out another one? Like a certain resin Ferrari? I find myself feeding off my last build...when I'm in a building mode, I tend to get a lot done. I've finished 5 in the past month after working on nothing from November thru January. Tomorrow I'm hitting the Birmingham NNL, I'll probably come home w/a lot more ideas than I'll ever have a chance to finish and hopefully not too many new projects too tempting to leave on a vendor table. And next weekend is Amelia Island...more dreaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Welcome back Brian! Great way to be back. I never took that kit seriously, but after seeing your work I regret it now. You did a great job on it. What's next? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 It's a great feeling isn't it Brian? That came out terrific and the contrasting stripe makes all the difference! I've got to keep a lookout on the 'bay for one.......(one's there now but don't want to spend any money this time around).............Maybe find an engine and go whole hog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Beautiful build! I really like how you were able to source parts from other kits. It all looks like it should. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Madlinger Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Great job on a beautiful car Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 It's a simple kit, I have one, but it does make a pretty decent display piece. With the exception of 1/43rd, I don't know of any other 250LM kits out there. Yours looks fantastic Brian!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wyatt Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Man that turned out sweet! Now get back to the bench...don't want to wait another year to see your next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Very nice, clean build of a classic, Brian!! Keep up the GREAT work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wow, glad y'all are diggin it.. Thanks!! Now that you have it done, does that give you the inspiration to knock out another one? Like a certain resin Ferrari? That "certain resin Ferrari" has been pulled off the pile and is (im)patiently waiting it's turn to be finished... I never took that kit seriously, but after seeing your work I regret it now. Believe me, it's an easy kit to overlook, and it does have it's issues, mainly the clear parts being way too thick, and the PE headlight rings being way too big for the car. That being said, it is a neat piece to have built, and one that is not often seen. Would be killer to see Hasegawa tackle this subject like they have the 250TR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 NICE build, Monoped! That is one sharp race car. Glad you're back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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