Trumpeter GT 40

[Nick F40]

Bob, I hope so those GT40 are sweet! I'm surprised you clicked on this!

As long as they get it right

[CAL]

I think they will do a pretty good job on it.

They, Trumpeter, had got so much heat from particularly the aircraft guys that the actually had to retool a couple kits so they'd sell. Now they have kind of learned their lesson on putting out less than resonably accurate kits. At least ones with gross errors.

Edited March 25, 2009 by CAL

[rick6343]

Great subject-interesting, bold, and certainly unique in 1/12 scale. I won't be buying one for the price alone, just like everyone else here; but then I'm not buying any kits right now. At least that big splurge would keep you busy for a while.

I've never seen a Trumpeter kit in the flesh, but their reputation for accuracy has improved as of late.

I think a lot of work would be required to build a 68-69 car (small-block engine, for one), but there have to be 30 or more different marking options for MkIIs between Daytona, Sebring, LeMans, Shelby, Holman-Moody, 1966, and 1967.

[Pete J.]

Yes research is everything when doing a replica of a specific car and I also know that no race car is the same in every detail, there are diferent versions for diferent drivers needs,race tracks,countrys where the race is made (the yellow lights in the cars at Le manns come to mind) engines,markings, race numbers,interior colors,engine set up,etc,etc. The details you mention can be duplicated very easy or scrachtbuilt by the modeler, I have been building scale models for more than 26 years and still haven't come by a perfectly accurate model of any subject, theres always room for improvement and detailing, that's what fun about this hobby.

But we usualy need a base model to start, and that is my point, as other fellow modelers have stated, Trumpeter track record in automotive subjects is not that great or cheap, now we have this new mega detailed big model, let see when it comes out how good and accurate it realy is, by the photos of the model test shot posted by our fellow member, there are a LOT of things that can be improved or remade, again my humble opinion!!

Anyway I wish the best for this new offering in the big scale historic race car modeling area, I know that no matter what is the final quality of the GT40, magnificent replica models would be created by the master craftsmans of the model car modeling community, some of them right here at the forum.

Fred

The nice part about this car is that there were not that many of these cars made with Mark II's being the most common. Thus, the primary research needs to be race to race differences. There is even enough similarities between the Mark I's and Mark II's to make a reasonable replica of a Mark I from a Mark II. In fact the chassis were essentially the same. I agree there are a lot of people who can make a good to great model of these. Personally, I look forward to the challenge of correcting the chassis to make it look more realistic. I think brass would do the job for a lot of the parts. Also may try my hand at making a spyder. Lots of options.

[Len Woodruff]

I ordered mine from Strada yesterday for $208 plus shipping. Can't wait to get this kit.

[CAL]

I ordered mine from Strada yesterday for $208 plus shipping. Can't wait to get this kit.

I was just there.... man awfully tempting, I just spent a $1000 on RC helis so I don't think it would go over well.