Finished Fujimi Ken Miles /Lloyd Ruby

[Fifer]

I finally finished this GT40 MkII. I know it does not have the correct parts but I like this version and there was a test car like this.

It was over all a nice kit. I did have some issues with the Indycals on the tires, they would just not lay down, even with several coats of Solvaset.

I am happy with it though.

Thanks , Mike

 

 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

very nice!

[Gramps46]

Excellent build of this iconic racer.  Thanks for sharing your photos.

[Fifer]

6 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said:

very nice!

Thanks so much Mark. Over All it was a pretty good kit !!

Mike

[Fifer]

47 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

Excellent build of this iconic racer.  Thanks for sharing your photos.

Thank You Gary. It has always been my favorite car since I saw one in person at a Ford dealer in 1967.

Mike

[Venom]

Mike, this looks fantastic! ... A very well done job indeed! ... And the tire decals look great!

Reguarding those same tire decals that I also applied recently I used a paper towel folded over three or so times so it was thick and cushy, then after putting the decal on the tire with lots of Solveset/Microsolve I carefully pushed the decal side firmly into the paper towel as it lay flat on the table. Worked great for me, maybe it will help someone else.

[Fifer]

1 minute ago, Venom said:

Mike, this looks fantastic! ... A very well done job indeed! ... And the tire decals look great!

Reguarding those same tire decals that I also applied recently I used a paper towel folded over three or so times so it was thick and cushy, then after putting the decal on the tire with lots of Solveset/Microsolve I carefully pushed the decal side firmly into the paper towel as it lay flat on the table. Worked great for me, maybe it will help someone else.

Thanks so much and I will remember that trick next time. I am always afraid it will deform the decal , but these seem to be VERY thick.

Thanks , Mike

[Venom]

4 minutes ago, Fifer said:

Thanks so much and I will remember that trick next time. I am always afraid it will deform the decal , but these seem to be VERY thick.

Thanks , Mike

Yes, they really are thick.

PS, I’m surprised there haven’t been more responses on your build yet, as it is truely a stand out build... and the GT40 is such an icon... who can’t love em?!

[ChrisR]

Looking great!!

[Fifer]

6 hours ago, Venom said:

Yes, they really are thick.

PS, I’m surprised there haven’t been more responses on your build yet, as it is truely a stand out build... and the GT40 is such an icon... who can’t love em?!

Thanks . When we build models, they only have to please us but fun to share.

Mike

[Fifer]

6 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Looking great!!

Thanks Chris , It was fun to build.

Mike

[cobraman]

Fine job, Looks great !

[Fifer]

40 minutes ago, cobraman said:

Fine job, Looks great !

Thanks very much. It was fun to build and a favorite car of mine.

Mike

[PappyD340]

Super nice!

[Fifer]

2 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Super nice!

Thanks Larry. I was pretty happy with the kit and I have another but I think I may sell the #2 car.

Mike

[bbowser]

Very clean work, looks great!  What kit did you start with?

[vamach1]

Well done.  I still have a half finished one sitting in the box.  Hopefully yours will inspire me to finish it.

[Fifer]

22 minutes ago, bbowser said:

Very clean work, looks great!  What kit did you start with?

It is the Revell Fujimi Kit.

Thanks , Mike

[Fifer]

18 minutes ago, vamach1 said:

Well done.  I still have a half finished one sitting in the box.  Hopefully yours will inspire me to finish it.

The only issue was stretching the body out to get the frame in. It is a TIGHT fit.

Thanks , Mike

[TonyK]

You did a great job! Always thought this was a strange paint scheme and wonder who came up with it.

[Fifer]

24 minutes ago, TonyK said:

You did a great job! Always thought this was a strange paint scheme and wonder who came up with it.

From what I understand there were a lot of white cars in the class and the red was so that time keepers could make sure it was the correct car and GT40.

Thanks , Mike

[Silver Foxx]

A real nice looking build , well done .

[Fifer]

15 minutes ago, Silver Foxx said:

A real nice looking build , well done .

Thanks Bruce, at least the wheel is on the correct side for you !!!  LOL

[Bainford]

Gorgeous GT-40. Nice, clean construction. Well done.

[Fifer]

29 minutes ago, Bainford said:

Gorgeous GT-40. Nice, clean construction. Well done.

Thanks Trevor. It was a good build but I think I will wait a while to build another.

Mike