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Old 02-24-2013, 07:00 AM   #1
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Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Hi!

I 'm currently (after a too long break) starting another fun project.

I've built a DTM audi from Revell to get back to basics and have fallen in love with a Gillet Vertigo, the Belgian racecar you probably know from Gran Turismo.

I've had the Ditech Resin Slot for some time now, but I was missing correct references.
That's why I went to the carmuseum to get some pictures.



The car is the Gillet Vertigo GT2 racecar as displayed in the museum.
The idea is to use the ditech 1/24th, modify and adapt it, and build a relatively simple interior and baseplate for it.

Pictures will follow soon.

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Old 02-24-2013, 07:21 AM   #2
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model



Here are the pictures from the progress.

Slow... But steady I guess.















Et voilŕ!




QUESTIONS :

If anybody knows where to get the correct rims, that would be great, mmmkay...
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Old 02-24-2013, 11:24 AM   #3
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Started work on front & wing.
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

maybe such speedline wheels are available from Tamiya peugeot 206 wrc kits?

Good luck with ditech slot models. It is a big battle to turn theme into static models.Also I did, was real hard,but it worthed a lot the effort to have unique models in showcase.
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Good luck on this build. Looks like a big headache ahead!!
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

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maybe such speedline wheels are available from Tamiya peugeot 206 wrc kits?

Good luck with ditech slot models. It is a big battle to turn theme into static models.Also I did, was real hard,but it worthed a lot the effort to have unique models in showcase.
Thanks a lot for the tip, the speedline from the WRC kits are a good base ! Just need to put a center locking mechanism and it'll be fine!

For the overall work, yes, it's a PITA ! But on the other hand, as you said, you get a unique model. And that's what it's about, for me !

Some little more work today : Getting rid of the bulge on the hood and finetuning of the puttywork on the front and bonnet. Lots of reshaping too.
Modified a DTM AMG model interior to have a quick fit.





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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

nice car
foto it´s from FIA GT 2006 BRNO
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Fantastic race car and a great model project.
This could be the modern iteration of Bill Thomas' Cheetah:
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Hey! Good to see you building again! This is a neat project. How wrong are the 5 spokes from the old Tamiya PIAA Accord kit? Probably easier to reshape the spokes a little than to add a center locking nut. Great work adapting a difficult project, can't wait to see it completed! Or, more complete, if you're like me.
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Some progress. Quite happy how it is slowly turning out.

It's funny to see the first pictures! Lot of time ago, it was still a piece of resin.

Now I 've stretched, sanded, puttied, heated, bent, shaped, sanded, cut, and cursed a lot and it's how it is.

Wheels have been sourced from Scaleproduction (Excellent!) and interior from various pieces.

KA models CF all around (great!).
Color is Tamiya TS47.














Took a long time to get here !
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Looking good!!!
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Very unique subject, and fantastic build, Very nicely done, Bravo!!
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

deep respect for the good effort. Would only love to see little nicer pics. The car is very nice, and knowing the starting point u deserve all my congratulations
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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

Absolutely agree, picture quality is not ideal !

Here's a little update, awaiting paint to harden before polish...







Ride height has not been set yet, wheels are just floating around.

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Re: Gillet Vertigo 1/24th : Ditech Resin Slot==> Model

looks great and such a unique car. would be great to see it in full decals as well!
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