FORD GT40 Mk1 1/8

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PROPELLER

02-18-2011, 11:58 AM

Hi all!

Another one you said?
Yes, but in 1/8 scale...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/237598DSC0008.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=237598DSC0008.jpg)

But, with his "tub"...
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/941405DSC0001.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=941405DSC0001.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/385508DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=385508DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/520189DSC0010.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=520189DSC0010.jpg)

Currently, I'm here:
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/621088DSC0014.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=621088DSC0014.jpg)

You can see the entire WIP here:
(Unfortunately in french, sorry I'm french, but many, many pics...)
http://racing.conceptforum.net/t3432-ford-gt-40-1-8

Thanks for looking,
Dan.

Drift F.C

02-18-2011, 05:41 PM

The blue looks good, how big actually is this?

cinqster

02-18-2011, 09:15 PM

Oh la la! I know what would look good parked next to that on the same shelf!
Looks very nice so far - hope it will be ready for display at Le Mans 2011 (or Le Mans Classic 2012!!!).
:licka:

ScratchBuilt

02-19-2011, 05:17 AM

Hi Dan,

There's nothing wrong with either (a) another GT40 or (b) another 1/8 project! That's a very impressive piece of work - wow! I've started looking through the WIP - the body pattern is fantastic on it's own, and I really like the shots of the rear suspension: 1/8 balljoints, mmm...! I'll have to spend some time going through the rest of it - I'm sure there's plenty to learn from in there.

All the best,

SB

puffyrs

02-19-2011, 07:41 AM

Hi Dan
Been watching this on another site.
Great work.

sky1911

02-19-2011, 07:49 AM

dan,

i've been meaning to reply in your french forum, but kept shying away. my french has been out of use for 20 years now, except for the annual trip to le mans. i have been watching your progress for a long time and am always amazed at what you do. i think i have saved every pic you posted (in your threads about this from several forums) for refernence on how to properly build a model. i'm only lacking the tools and probably the skills to do something like that, but wow, this is an amazing build. excellent job.
what actually impressed me the most is that you are seemingly using the real materials for most parts. that really adds to the realism. and i have to agree with your friends in your forum - sometimes it's only lacking the sound to feel like this is actually the real car!

gpz900ra7

02-19-2011, 07:59 AM

I have just spent an hour looking through the WIP thread, absolutely awesome skills, and dedication to the art of car building.

There is nothing one could say to describe the attention to detail apart from, OMG!!!!!

gpz900ra7.

123yokomo

02-19-2011, 01:27 PM

great project

PROPELLER

02-20-2011, 02:02 AM

klutz_100

02-20-2011, 03:11 AM

Incroyable, formidable et....off the scale!

Thank you for sharing this with people who would normally not get a chance to see such superb work because of the language barrier. As you can see, words aren't needed - jsut the photos :)

zerocool.666

02-20-2011, 04:07 AM

hé hé t'es là aussi prop' :)

endac

02-20-2011, 09:14 AM

Looks amazing, how did you get the welded effect on the tank?

Scalemodelfanatic

02-20-2011, 06:43 PM

Magnificent in all angles, the detail is simply superb. GREAT WORK!!

lovegt40

02-21-2011, 04:43 AM

wow!!! the gt40 in 1/8 !!

Next step is to build an RCR gt40 in 1:1.
Very nice work, I love it.

LeeABC

02-21-2011, 06:57 AM

Simply wonderful, fantastic and lots more adjectives.

Your skills and patience are an inspiration.

Cheers,
Lee

Drift F.C

02-21-2011, 10:05 PM

Wow, that's good!

lovegt40

02-22-2011, 06:13 AM

just curious: how did u made the mould of the mk1 body?
I love too much this car

cinqster

02-22-2011, 06:42 AM

just curious: how did u made the mould of the mk1 body?
I love too much this car

Check out the first post:

You can see the entire WIP here:
(Unfortunately in french, sorry I'm french, but many, many pics...)
http://racing.conceptforum.net/t3432-ford-gt-40-1-8

It's all there!

PROPELLER

02-22-2011, 11:21 AM

lovegt40

02-22-2011, 01:15 PM

too cool :D and too happy also u know a lot about gt40s world.
Very nice to see the born of the main mould...really.

OT...my choiche will ALWAYS remain over the swedish replika done by Gox.se ,the nicest and closer object on planet earth to a gt40... OT end.

sky1911

02-23-2011, 01:31 PM

To lovegt40, not a RCR, but a Gelscoe one, may be... Have a look (one of my Bible, 98 per cent accurate!):
www.gelscoemotorsport.com/gt40project.php (http://www.gelscoemotorsport.com/gt40project.php)
Dan.

thanks a lot for that link. i had been looking for information on the mirage cars, especially the dashboard area, for a long time. and that page just has one on there as well. incredible. i wish i had that link about half a year ago, back when we were still working on preparing the (3d) models for the 1967 gt sportscar mod for GPL. ah well. i'll save the references anyway :bigthumb:
as for your work, again it's genious. i love the idea of using the lathe to get the ribbon for the tubing. seeing it now makes you slap your forhead muttering "obvious" but coming up with that idea in the first place, wow. :)

f40

02-24-2011, 10:18 AM

Best GT 40 I have ever seen. Stunning Masterpiece

Pascal D

02-24-2011, 03:29 PM

WOW, It took me a couple of hours to read the intire WIP. Excellent job, keep us posted on this one :smile:

Yours sincerely

Pascal

PROPELLER

02-25-2011, 10:35 AM

Hi gentlemen!
And thank you...

Today, front side, more…

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/219812DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=219812DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/907125DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=907125DSC0003.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/431393DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=431393DSC0004.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/460957DSC0005.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=460957DSC0005.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/116624DSC0007.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=116624DSC0007.jpg)

Dan

Scalemodelfanatic

02-25-2011, 01:55 PM

SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!....a masterpiece in scale I would love the display of a "panel off" version and a fully finished one side by side, it will not only show the amazing craftmanship and detail but also the actual structural shape and detail of the real thing wich you have capture so well in your model.

georges99

02-25-2011, 02:35 PM

Du travail superbe. Il ya pas beaucoup de personnes qui peuvent exécuter du travail comme ça.

Vraiment c'est fou. Avez vous les plans de cette voiture pour être en mesure de tout fabrique a la main?

Avez vous d'autres maquette comme ça que je puise voir les photos.

Merci
Georges
Montréal, Province de Québec, Canada

robrex

02-25-2011, 02:53 PM

Excellent work! I am really impressed!

Wishmaster

02-26-2011, 06:01 PM

I'm just speechless... Fantastic work!

PROPELLER

02-28-2011, 11:41 AM

Hi gentlemen an thanks!

To georges99, en français bien sûr. Malheureusement non, je n'ai pas les plans! J'ai du les reconstituer d'après photo... Avec toutes les erreurs que cela comporte. Vous pouvez en avoir un aperçu dans le WIP sur le site français:
http://racing.conceptforum.net/t3432-ford-gt-40-1-8
Un salut chaleureux au Québec!

Toujours sur ce même site, deux réalisations:
http://racing.conceptforum.net/t1808-jaguar-type-e-monogram-1-8
http://racing.conceptforum.net/t2547-ford-roadster-1932-1-8-revell

Well, in english now! Not very easy for me...
Today, brake duct and flexy pipe:

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/452336DSC0001.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=452336DSC0001.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/904522DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=904522DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/380708DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=380708DSC0003.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/923317DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=923317DSC0004.jpg)

Flexy pipe, how to:

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/634337DSC0006.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=634337DSC0006.jpg)

Thanks for looking!
Dan.

PROPELLER

03-01-2011, 01:30 AM

Hi all and thank you!
Georges, check your PM box...

Today brake duct and flexi pipe...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/943944DSC0001.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=943944DSC0001.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/545801DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=545801DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/583648DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=583648DSC0003.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/642838DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=642838DSC0004.jpg)

Flexi pipe, may be a Scrathbuilt's idea... Copper wire and Teflon tape:

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/997217DSC0006.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=997217DSC0006.jpg)

Dan

quadzero

03-01-2011, 01:46 AM

You are a very talented artist. This project is an amazing excerise in beauty and skill.

LeeABC

03-01-2011, 01:47 AM

Oh for the time to even attempt something like this. Simply lovely craftmanship & engineering.

Cheers.

PROPELLER

03-01-2011, 11:41 AM

PROPELLER

03-07-2011, 11:25 AM

nipponts

03-07-2011, 01:13 PM

No word ..... :eek:

lovegt40

03-07-2011, 02:51 PM

---bellissima...

PROPELLER

03-13-2011, 11:30 AM

PROPELLER

03-15-2011, 11:11 AM

Hi gents!

Today, aerators:

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/120176DSC0033.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=120176DSC0033.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/584430DSC0034.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=584430DSC0034.jpg)

In situ:

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/159654DSC0036.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=159654DSC0036.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/803397DSC0038.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=803397DSC0038.jpg)

Dan.

rollin80s

03-15-2011, 01:44 PM

just a few words: amazing, fantastic, awesome, skillful and last but not least EPIC!

quadzero

03-15-2011, 07:19 PM

It's always a real treat to get an update on this masterpiece. Your dedication and patience far outdo anything I would ever attempt. But I don't understand the LED's bit. Are those LED's from a gunsight? I never seen that before.

PROPELLER

03-16-2011, 11:51 AM

Hi and thanks gents!

Today, just for fun...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/982243DSC0028.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=982243DSC0028.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/137763DSC0032.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=137763DSC0032.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/890542DSC0033.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=890542DSC0033.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/387843DSC0041.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=387843DSC0041.jpg)

To quadzero: Yes, it's a piece of clear material! A PROP' idea...

Dan

PROPELLER

03-17-2011, 01:03 PM

Hi all, and thanks!

Well, today mistake.

Look at the top of the windshield ...
He can not correct height in relation to the door!

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/917108DSC0028.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=917108DSC0028.jpg)http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/195781DSC9164.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=195781DSC9164.jpg)

Missing only 5 mm ...
Let's go!

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/448733DSC0028.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=448733DSC0028.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_501932DSC0032.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=501932DSC0032.jpg)

Its not perfect, but better...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/791485DSC0034.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=791485DSC0034.jpg)

You said scratch?
Dan.

Scalemodelfanatic

03-17-2011, 11:40 PM

Another stunning big scale project, the amount of fabrication and finishing is mindblowing. Enjoying every update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jaykay640

03-19-2011, 04:33 PM

Very cool and ambitious project! Love it!

PROPELLER

03-21-2011, 12:30 PM

Hi and thanks guys!

Dashboard, more...
Not really easy to shoot!

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/775676DSC0007.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=775676DSC0007.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/763725DSC0009.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=763725DSC0009.jpg)

Technical, always...
(the seams are made with fine shot saw _0.3 mm_ on heat shrink tubing)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/885495DSC0029.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=885495DSC0029.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/252902DSC0001.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=252902DSC0001.jpg)

Thanks for looking,
Dan.

alex156

03-21-2011, 12:36 PM

WOW!!,WOW!! and WOW!!!!. What a build,just superb.

PROPELLER

03-30-2011, 11:23 AM

Hi gentlemen!

Thanks alex...

Well, today, pedal box.
It should look like:
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/324816IMG1880JPG.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=324816IMG1880JPG.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/763984DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=763984DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/455567DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=455567DSC0003.jpg)

With pedals...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/802875DSC0008.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=802875DSC0008.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/628016DSC0009.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=628016DSC0009.jpg)

Dan

PROPELLER

04-03-2011, 10:48 AM

Hi all!

Pedal box, more...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/973871DSC0001.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=973871DSC0001.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/920482DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=920482DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/860364DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=860364DSC0003.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/222026DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=222026DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/430109DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=430109DSC0003.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/775515DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=775515DSC0004.jpg)

Dan.

vassa

04-04-2011, 04:25 AM

Excellent work. I like your detailing.

Regards Wayne

PROPELLER

04-04-2011, 04:09 PM

Hi guys!

Today, gear lever...

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/162982DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=162982DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/437395DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=437395DSC0003.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/721678DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=721678DSC0004.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/743633DSC0006.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=743633DSC0006.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/387581DSC0002.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=387581DSC0002.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/625876DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=625876DSC0004.jpg)

In situ...
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/837198DSC0008.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=837198DSC0008.jpg)

Dan

kans0002

04-05-2011, 09:34 AM

This is such an inspiring build! I am really enjoying your updates. I work in 1/24 scale so it is really hard for me to get a true grasp on how big the finished model will be.

Stuart

CifeNet

04-05-2011, 02:22 PM

Just mind blowing....

PROPELLER

04-10-2011, 10:27 AM

Hi all and thanks!

Gear lever, more...

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/160160DSC0005.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=160160DSC0005.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/322010DSC0008.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=322010DSC0008.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/846199DSC0009.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=846199DSC0009.jpg)

Dan

f40

04-11-2011, 09:29 AM

Brilliant!!!!!:)

Martbee

04-29-2011, 06:00 AM

Awesome !

PROPELLER

05-02-2011, 11:56 AM

Hi all! I'm back...

With seat(s):
(not very easy...)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/116443DSC0011.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=116443DSC0011.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/221804DSC0012.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=221804DSC0012.jpg)

How to:
A thin polyester foil...
http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/258348DSC00013.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=258348DSC00013.jpg)

Holes with soldering iron...
http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/800359DSC00015.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=800359DSC00015.jpg)

And washers! 95 per seat...
http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/415188DSC00017.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=415188DSC00017.jpg)

To Kans 0002, LOA body: 55 centimeters...

Dan.

PROPELLER

05-07-2011, 10:16 AM

HI all!

Small things, lot of time!

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/605618DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=605618DSC0003.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/397709DSC0004.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=397709DSC0004.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/715912DSC0005.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=715912DSC0005.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/677210DSC0006.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=677210DSC0006.jpg)

Dan.

cinqster

05-07-2011, 04:25 PM

Lovely work Dan, looking super! :o)

PROPELLER

05-09-2011, 12:06 PM

Hi gentlemen!
Thank you Cinqster...

Today, no stars but STIPES!

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/479764DSC0001.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=479764DSC0001.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/379968DSC0003.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=379968DSC0003.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/233007DSC0005.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=233007DSC0005.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/250131DSC0006.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=250131DSC0006.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/140054DSC0012.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=140054DSC0012.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/772272DSC0015.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=772272DSC0015.jpg)

Dan.

ScratchBuilt

05-09-2011, 12:28 PM

Not far to go now, Dan. I fear that my next project will take even longer than the 908, after seeing what you've done with this one - the bar has been raised! Looking forward to seeing the finished article...

All the best,

SB

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