SimilR Ford GT

[Drago]

YEAH!!!!

I think I gonna open my wallet!!!



Simil'R
http://www.similr.fr/ford-gt-gt1

[sjordan2]

Their website doesn't describe much of anything. What are they selling? Do you have more details?

[The Creative Explorer]

according to the link; they will sell a modelkit of the Ford GT GT1, appearantly full-detail and with 2 livery's.

[Darin Bastedo]

Ok, I will have to get a couple of these definately! actyally make that four, one in each livery, one to replicate the one in GT4 and one to covert into a street leagal hot rod version of the GTX-1 Roadster...

Edited November 15, 2011 by Darin Bastedo

[Dr. Cranky]

That looks pretty cool!

[Bill J]

I want a couple of those! I always liked the GT 40 and the 2005 streeter ain't bad either.

[Bill Eh?]

It basically says:

detailed model, opening doors, accurate motor, opening bonnet with complete details (radiator) 2 Cartograf decal sheets, 1 for carbon, and 1 for livery.

Pat Redmond posted the review of the Simil R Focus kit.

[The Creative Explorer]

I just got a e-mail back from Simil'R. They are going to send me a kit to review. I keep you guys posted!

[Dragline]

Looking forward to your review. This is one I want.

Bob

[aurfalien]

Hi,

While I was going down the road of getting an older Fujumi Gt40 Mk1 kit with some addons from HRM for the engine, Studio 27 for a PE up detail kit and Rennisance for some deeper wheels (woulda made for sweeeeeet model), I came across a new manufacturer that I've never heard of before; Simil R.

Thye've a new Ford GT kit (2010 car);

http://www.similr.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=114&lang=en#5250-ford_GT_GT1_MATECH_004_22

Cost comaprison of my Fujimi version versus this one, makes this one about ~$25 dollars cheaper. Plus its a new kit so one would assume better fit and finish etc...

[Pete J.]

That looks like a die cast.

[Chillyb1]

I can't tell whether or not you are asking a question. In any event, try checking around online for builds of their kits. I have seen some spectacular work on this Ford GT and on their Focus. They are, by all accounts, excellent kits; Beyond excellent, even, as they include lots of photoetch and great decals and more. I think most modelers with any experience with SimilR kits would recommend them unconditionally.

[aurfalien]

Oh sorry Chillyb1, I was meaning to ask if any one has had this particular kit.

Hey Pete J, it's plastic, here is Stradas descritpion of the kit;

"1/24 scale plastic kit.A hi-detailed injection-molded plastic kit of the 2010 Ford GT GT1 LM car. Molded in white plastic with clear parts and black rubber tires. Includes photo-etched metal parts, metal springs, and more. Detailed interior, engine, and suspension. Extensive decals by Cartograf. Instructions are in English and French."

[Pete J.]

Hmmm.... Interesting. I guess I just don't see the detail as it is being described. I know this is probably one of the few versions of the new Ford GT and there is a lot to be said for that. Looks like a lot of work to make an outstanding model, though it would probably build up to a good shelf model. Just not my cup of tea though.

[aurfalien]

Well, the night is young so mebbe I'll buy it and post a few reviews like your standard fair unboxing review and then progress builds.

UPDATE;

I did a quick search and some one beat me to it, makes me wanna buy it;

http://www.rpmmodelclub.com/RPMArticle-FordGT.html

Edited November 13, 2014 by aurfalien

[Bill J]

Those are very nice kits. They are models of the newer version of the Ford GT and not the old 1960's version race car. The model is a Ford GT that was raced with limited success in 2010 I believe.

[martinfan5]

For starters, not a new kit, its has been out for I want to say about three years now, I dont remember the exact release date at this moment, second, the one I have, had a lot of fit issues, for starters, the doors where out of shape, and one of them I could never get back into shape, and I had to glue them shut , there was not other way. The front fenders are not long enough, so you are going to have a large gap, the center part of the front nose is not wide enough, the engine cover was also out of shape and did does not fit right. The mirrors, there is no way to attach them to the windows, the holes for the mirrors to attach to are too large.

This is a kit that takes a lot of work, and a decent amount of skills , sadly, I dont have the skills needed to pull it off on this one, there is a lot of potential with these kits, but the shorts comings get in the way of that.

Edited November 13, 2014 by martinfan5

[Dragline]

I have two versions of this kit and while I've never done more than open the boxes they appear to be a handful. Two decal sheets [full CF] and PE set this kit apart. It may be intimidating for some but for a skilled builder i don't see a problem. If you've built a Fujimi Enthusiast kit or say a full detail Tamiya, this should be in your wheelhouse.

They are worth what I paid and eventually I'll get to them, God willing and the creek don't rise.

Bob

[aurfalien]

Actually I was comparing to the older Fujimi GT40 Mk1 kit in terms of cost and detail.

So you have this very same GT1 Matech and some pieces were that poorly shaped?

Couldn't you use some putty, a file, exacto etc and make things work?

Man, I made my old vdub run with sime duct tape and JB Weld.

Edited November 13, 2014 by aurfalien

[Junkman]

I mustard mitt that the Simil'R kit looks the busness, but the Fujimi GT40 has so much character.

[Plasticfanatic]

Is there any vendor for this kit in the USA that have it in stock and for imediated delivery?....I know about Strada Co. but communication issues and extreamly long waits are things that I want to avoid, so anyone have one for sale or know any company with in stock of these Samil GT 40 2010 race car and selling them, please let me know.

[jbwelda]

>I mustard mitt

are you using some kind of translation program? or was that just wit?

Because it was pretty witty, if only inadvertently.

carry on

jb

[Tonioseven]

I know of a builder that has had one in progress for a couple of years now. I won't divulge anymore information that the fact that it will be killer when completed.

[aurfalien]

Well, I ordered one via Strada. They were nice enough to tell me that some stuff was on back order but I'm in no hurry. I've other kits on the way and will have fun picking and choosing, mwahahahaaaaaa!