Magnifier 1/12 Ford GT 40

[cobraman]

I plan to start this one in the not too distant future . Trying to decide what version to do . Decals are included for the black car and the blue car . Also there are different decals are available for other versions . Once I focus in on that then will be laying in the colors needed . I hear this kit can be troublesome so I may take a break on it once in awhile . If anyone here has built this I would love to know your thoughts and tips . Also any reference someone can point to for chassis colors and such . Instructions have some color callouts but not all and only for these two versions. Thanks !

[jaymcminn]

 

 

Built about 8 years ago. Fit was good except for the warped rear clamshell. I narrowed the door gaps with styrene. There's no distributor in the kit and the engine detail is a bit clunky, but I was able to add that detail in and it looks good. I went with aftermarket tires because the profile of the kit tires is a bit too square-shouldered. I bought aftermarket decals as well for the #1 car. Paint is Ford Acadian Blue and I used Tamiya TS15 for the interior and engine bay blue. Overall it was challenging but there was nothing insurmountable in the build process, and the proportions are just about perfect. I'd love to link to my WIP thread, but for some reason when I try to insert the hyperlink to the topic it links to the main site page. I might post a response to my own topic to pop it back to the front page for you. 

 

[cobraman]

Yours looks beautiful !

[AaronM]

I have this in the stash along with the full KA Models detail-up kit (seats, metal parts and PE).  Also have the decals for the Yellow/Black car campaigned by Frank Gardiner.

 

[Codi]

That kits a pretty nice build up.  Can't wait to see yours Ray and especially what colors you choose.  cheers, tim

[kpnuts]

When do you plan on starting it, I'm eager to see it.

[cobraman]

I hope to start it in the next couple weeks. I ordered some decals because I decided not to do the black or the blue car. Also need to do some research and get some colors ordered.

[Mark IV]

Notice that nowhere does it say "Ford", it's a "US Sports Car". Therefore, the "FORD" on the sill stripes is missing so they don't pay royalties and didn't license the trademarks.

[kpnuts]

I will be eager to see what you do with it.

[cobraman]

I ordered the decals to do the yellow number 8 car.