Rich Chernosky Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 Don't usually build 1/32 but found this kit at an estate sale of a fellow modeler. Was always fascinated by this car and this kit provided me with some unknown history. The car was built in the Alan Mann shops in 1967 for the 68 season. It utilized the highly successful Ford DFV 3 litre gran prix engine. Due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight the car was very fast but unfortunately unreliable. The project was dropped at the end of 1968. Model is painted with Humbrol #19 red. The rest of the modifications are in the captions under the pictures. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. Making the wheels steer was a priority. It looked easy enough but wasn't. The suspension was very fragile. Rear veiw of the car shows off it aerodynamic shape. No engine detail other than the rear deck with the molded in carb covers. This was a simple kit. The body was molded in two halves...top and bottom. I cut the front, rear and sides away from the bottom and glued them to the top. Purpose was to be able to fill in the seams and make a nice smooth body. It also caused some interior fitting problems but all were solved. Wheels are painted Alclad polished aluminium with Humbrol #19 on the spokes. I liked the way Humbrol sprayed but it took some time to dry. Gold is kit decal.
1959scudetto Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said: Don't usually build 1/32 but found this kit at an estate sale of a fellow modeler. Was always fascinated by this car and this kit provided me with some unknown history. The car was built in the Alan Mann shops in 1967 for the 68 season. It utilized the highly successful Ford DFV 3 litre gran prix engine. Due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight the car was very fast but unfortunately unreliable. The project was dropped at the end of 1968. Model is painted with Humbrol #19 red. The rest of the modifications are in the captions under the pictures. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. Making the wheels steer was a priority. It looked easy enough but wasn't. The suspension was very fragile. Rear veiw of the car shows off it aerodynamic shape. No engine detail other than the rear deck with the molded in carb covers. This was a simple kit. The body was molded in two halves...top and bottom. I cut the front, rear and sides away from the bottom and glued them to the top. Purpose was to be able to fill in the seams and make a nice smooth body. It also caused some interior fitting problems but all were solved. Wheels are painted Alclad polished aluminium with Humbrol #19 on the spokes. I liked the way Humbrol sprayed but it took some time to dry. Gold is kit decal. Very nice model, Rich - I had this one also, but sold it when I could buy a 1/24 version. I can't remember if mine had any decals at all. I even have a book about this car !
Rich Chernosky Posted July 31, 2021 Author Posted July 31, 2021 34 minutes ago, 1959scudetto said: Very nice model, Rich - I had this one also, but sold it when I could buy a 1/24 version. I can't remember if mine had any decals at all. I even have a book about this car ! Helmut....who makes your 1/24 version. I have maybe 2-3 1/32 pieces in my entire. collection and would have much preferred this to be 1/24. This model was part of a fellow modelers collection so I took it and built it in honor of him since he passed away only recently. Thank you for the compliment BTW.
cobraman Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 Very nice ! I have one I did around here somewhere but yours look better.
1959scudetto Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said: Helmut....who makes your 1/24 version. I have maybe 2-3 1/32 pieces in my entire. collection and would have much preferred this to be 1/24. This model was part of a fellow modelers collection so I took it and built it in honor of him since he passed away only recently. Thank you for the compliment BTW. Rich, there are expensve resin kits available from Profile 24 and Model Factory Hiro in 1/24. A few years ago, I could buy from ebay Italy an old built-up of a rare kit (see here:
Gramps46 Posted August 8, 2021 Posted August 8, 2021 Shame on me, I missed this one earlier. You did a super job on it Rich. Would not have guessed it was 1/32 unless you had mentioned it.
1930fordpickup Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 This is a new one on me, and I like it. Well done sir.
chaparral2d Posted December 16, 2021 Posted December 16, 2021 Nicely done! The program continued into 1969 with the P69. A roadster version. It was even more unreliable than the P68.
unclescott58 Posted September 11, 2022 Posted September 11, 2022 Very nice. In fact, beautiful. I just picked this kit up. I hope it turns out half as nice as yours.
PatW Posted September 11, 2022 Posted September 11, 2022 Well done! It looks great. A kit that I built many years ago when it was first released.
Dave B Posted September 11, 2022 Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) Looks great Rich, I have one half built with the DFV from the 1/32 Surtees F1. Might finish it one day. Dave PS, Helmut, I have the same book by Heuvink. Edited September 11, 2022 by Dave B
Kah puts Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 I really like these rare almost forgotten gems, beautiful job, 1/32 the king of scales.
unclescott58 Posted September 25, 2022 Posted September 25, 2022 Again looks good. I wish I could see how you did your suspension on this model. The one that comes with the kit is a bit of a bear to get together.
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