1/24 Meng 1966 GT40 MK2 Ken Miles Le Mans Build

[Pierre Rivard]

Looking very very good Seth!

[Metalmad]

Thank you Pierre ....... Was able to tape off the bottom pan to shot some Tamiya gloss aluminum on the rear air boxes then after that dries I will tape off the boxes then shoot the blue and then shoot some semi gloss over the blue.

Edited July 4, 2022 by Metalmad

[Metalmad]

Here is a small update and some pictures of the painted bottom pan and after she dry's I will mask off the air box's then shoot the blue to finish off the bottom pan. I was also able to apply decals to the dash today and started detailing the dash switch's as well. Happy 4 th of July to everyone and be safe !

[Metalmad]

Hello All,

 Just a small update which I have applied the last coat of clear and I also started on applying the decals to the tires after I shot some clear on them and now I'll wait until the decals cure then I'll shoot some semi gloss to seal them.

[drodg]

Beautiful

[Metalmad]

Thank you David ! Next I will be working on getting the body tapped off around the headlamp and lower light buckets to shoot them a semi gloss black the I'll install the lights and the light covers.

Edited August 23, 2022 by Metalmad

[vamach1]

Looks great so far.  Any more progress?

[Metalmad]

Updates coming soon !

[Metalmad]

Finally have this build back on the bench and unfortunately the reason it was put back in the box was that I had taped off the body except for the headlamps and the lower lights so I could shoot the light buckets in semi gloss black so after the paint had dried I was removing the masking tape carefully which I only use Tamiya tape the decals came off with the tape which I have never had this issue before with the Tamiya tape. So for that being sad I stripped the paint again but after the third time having to strip the paint the body became real brittle so I ended up purchasing another kit for just the body so that's where I'm at with this build so I started with getting the blue stripe decals on the tires and sealed and now I will start back on the engine and trans assembly.

[Rich Chernosky]

Seth...I am amazed  that you  taped over the decals in the first place. I know it can be done if there is enough clear on them and they have cured for at least a week. But I have never  had a whole lot of luck masking over decals with ANY tape  except...one.    Parafilm.  Its a stretchy parafin based film that will adhere to glossy surfaces with the heat of your hands.  It doesn't have a lot of adhesion and has to be pressed down in any areas you really want it to stick.  Takes some practice to use it but it will do a lot of delicate, intricate masking especially over compound surfaces. Its compatible with most hobby finishes if you use light coats with the airbrush.  Hot paints and heavy coats will melt it into a gooey mess.  Its primary use is to cover petri dishes in medical labs as it forms an airtight seal on glass. Available in small and large quantities on Ebay.  My daughter worked in a lab and gave me a roll 25yrs ago....I'm still using it. It goes a long way. LMK if you need more info. 

[Metalmad]

Rich ...Thank you for your input .....  I have taped over decals in the past and never had a issue with the Tamiya tape pulling off the decals so I will tape off the body first around the headlamps and lower light buckets then shoot the semi black first then tape off the light buckets and then shoot the body color.

Edited May 16, 2024 by Metalmad

[Metalmad]

Was able to get in a few hours in today to work on the GT40 which I proceeded to tape off the front portion of the body and then carefully remove the areas around the headlight buckets and the lower light buckets to shoot some semi black into the upper and lower light buckets. I also noticed on some of the reference photos i have that there are four supports on the face of the radiator so I then scratch built the supports and added them to the kit radiator next I will shoot some aluminum paint on the radiator and do a little detailing on it with some black wash. 

That's all for now !

Edited May 20, 2024 by Metalmad

[Metalmad]

Was able to get a little bench time in this weekend which I have added some detail to the dash toggle switches plus I  also added some black wash to the radiator and I also painted the intake aluminum and the valve covers are now chrome.

[Mattilacken]

Nice build! and its nice seeing this kit beeing built.

[Metalmad]

Thank you Anton !

[Metalmad]

New body painted in light blue with one coat of clear and I have also applied the decals so next will be a few more coats of clear. Pictures coming soon.

Edited September 11, 2024 by Metalmad

[Metalmad]

Some not so good photos which where taken at the breakfast table where the decals where applied since it was over a 100 in the garage. Side decals do line up correctly and these photos are just a mock up .

Edited September 11, 2024 by Metalmad