Ford F3L/P68 at Brands Hatch 1968, Alan Mann Racing (old kit reworked)

[1959scudetto]

On 10/2/2024 at 11:55 PM, MarkJ said:

There you go, Helmut. Looks like you've got it figured out. Looks just like the ref photo to me. That sure was a beautiful race car. I had never seen one before you got this build going.

 

On 10/3/2024 at 2:56 PM, Pierre Rivard said:

Love it Helmut. Stance is spot on. Such a beautiful race car.

 

On 10/3/2024 at 4:01 PM, Gramps46 said:

Oh yes, you captured the look!

 

On 10/3/2024 at 4:09 PM, absmiami said:

Yup

 

On 10/3/2024 at 4:16 PM, Rich Chernosky said:

Looks good to me. You are doing a great job.  Been following this.

Thank you all fellows for your nice comments - I will interrupt for a week now (will fly to Rome with my wife), as a gap filler a photo from the end of July for your amusement (talk about a crowded workplace)

See you again soon (will be a looker in the next days with my mobile phone) !

[MarkJ]

May you have safe travels and enjoy yourself. Take care.

[absmiami]

Whatever you do - don’t clean up your w/bench !

[1959scudetto]

On 10/5/2024 at 12:44 AM, absmiami said:

Whatever you do - don’t clean up your w/bench !

Don't think this will ever happen!

[1959scudetto]

After several setbacks (masking tape peeled off paint) and mishaps painting has been finished (surprisingly the rear window masking could be cautiously removed) the body is ready for  decaling and adding the final details (wipers, mirrors, lights etc.) - here is a quick mock-up: 

Paint has some small imperfections, but I can live with that. A bit of polishing may be needed, but I have to be careful especially with the rear window (It has a crack and is a bit milky/cloudy, very thin and blended into the body with putty). As this is supposed to be a racing and not a show car, I will let it be like that.

Edited October 22, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[Gramps46]

Looking real good.

[MarkJ]

Looks great where I'm sitting. Looking forward to the final steps and the decals. Should really look awesome in the under-glass forum. 

[Pierre Rivard]

Be proud my friend. You have made this kit with humble beginnings go a long long way. I love the results so far and most happy you decided to take us along for the ride.

[1959scudetto]

Looking at the golden stripes, suddenly I wanted to try adding the red pinstriping to them - see the original (on the starting line at Brands Hatch):

      

 

I had the idea of drawing some thin lines with a very fine red (waterproof) ink-marker onto an old sheet of clear decal paper and then trying to place these stripes on the body of the car.

It certainly is not in scale, but I think it looks quite acceptable.

Edited October 23, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[MarkJ]

Totally agree. It is more than just acceptable. It is a huge addition to the overall look of the model. So crisp and clean in application. 

[Dave B]

That pinstripe worked really well Helmut, congratulations.

Dave B

[1959scudetto]

As you may know, the real F3L/P68 did not finish any of the races it attended. Well, mine is at least crawling towards the finish line (still a few details have to be added - I'm still awaiting some decals I have ordered from France):

wiper from the spares box, polished metal fuel cap from Scale Production, headlights from CTM:

rear lights are amt truck roof lights, painted over with orange and red (outside) and dark red (inside) clear enamels.

Roof opening has been closed with clear plastic. Engine cover (black) and dashboard have been added and an inside rear view mirror.

Next update will follow soon...

Edited November 2, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[Pierre Rivard]

Oh yes, getting close. Inspiration for building one of these beauties some day.

I like the Scale Production fuel cap. Getting bored from scratch building these.

[1959scudetto]

Yesterday evening I have all missing details finally included: side window hatches cut from blister packages, headlight covers were donated from a 250 GTO (Italeri), roof-mounted rear view mirror from Scale Productions (polished metal), rear wheel spinners from a Fujimi Gulf GT40, touch-ups with Humbrol silver and matte white enamels (tire lettering):

 

Now waiting for the (correct) decals... then a few small touch-ups where necessary, and next time it will be in the "Under glass" section.

 

 

Edited November 3, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[MarkJ]

Helmut, Helmut, Helmut. I guess this means you will not be posting this excellent build in the Under Glass forum. Too bad, this model should be viewed by people who have not followed the wip. Anyhoo. I love the way you posed it on the book, and you took a very lacking kit and made it into a fabulous build that you should definitely be proud of. I never knew this automobile existed till you posted this build. Thank you.

[Gramps46]

Very well done indeed Helmut.  

[Pierre Rivard]

This car looks so so good. Incredible what you have done with this humble kit. 

[1959scudetto]

23 hours ago, MarkJ said:

Helmut, Helmut, Helmut. I guess this means you will not be posting this excellent build in the Under Glass forum. Too bad, this model should be viewed by people who have not followed the wip. Anyhoo. I love the way you posed it on the book, and you took a very lacking kit and made it into a fabulous build that you should definitely be proud of. I never knew this automobile existed till you posted this build. Thank you.

That is a misunderstanding from your side, Mark. Of course you will see this in the Under Glass section - but it is not yet  finished (missing decals arrived today).

 

[MarkJ]

I am so sorry Helmut. it really appeared as if you had finished and gave no warning that you were not. But I am really glad that this magnificent model will be in the under-glass forum. Again, my sincerest apologies to you. Have a great day.

[1959scudetto]

Last pit stop in this part of the forum - all details finally applied (including door handles from steel wire) - final part will be the application of race numbers and sponsor decals.

Next time in the Under Glass section !

Edited November 8, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[MarkJ]

Thats great news, Helmut. I hope you will post us a link here to direct us there when it happens. Those roundels look perfect and no bleed through of the red through them which can happen sometimes if they are not opaque enough. Yours are perfect.

[1959scudetto]

15 minutes ago, MarkJ said:

Thats great news, Helmut. I hope you will post us a link here to direct us there when it happens. Those roundels look perfect and no bleed through of the red through them which can happen sometimes if they are not opaque enough. Yours are perfect.

Only when viewed from a distance - my roundels were of a too large diameter (I had to cut them down with scissors) and not opaque enough - I had to make double layers.

[Dave B]

Looking good Helmut, you must be pleased, it's come a long way from when you posted the old green version on my P68 build!!!!

Dave B

[1959scudetto]

On 11/8/2024 at 9:34 PM, MarkJ said:

Thats great news, Helmut. I hope you will post us a link here to direct us there when it happens. Those roundels look perfect and no bleed through of the red through them which can happen sometimes if they are not opaque enough. Yours are perfect.

Finally finished - see Under Glass: