Le Mans Contest Entry: 1968 Ford GT40 Mk I - Page 2

DoubleFourValve · #16 08-13-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Thanks DFV - I guess with a screen name like that you should know Fords. Any possibility of a scan?
I've checked out all my paints and decided the colour that looks closest is Tamiya Camel Yellow. At least it does sprayed on a flat piece of white paper, might look different once it is on the bodyshell.

I´ll make the scan tonight. Have you tried the Tamiya Chrome Yellow?

DoubleFourValve · #17 08-13-2004, 06:07 PM

RallyRaider,

Here goes nothing.

BTW, allow me: if you're a Ford fan or, a Le Mans fan, this book worth every cent. It has photos of all Fords (and other Ford powered cars)entered at Le Mans since 1923 (and no, I don´t get commission for selling the book...). Bonne chance!

flyonthewall · #18 08-13-2004, 07:20 PM

Nice one Phil! The kit is one of Fujimi's best, I built the MkII which obviously shares many parts. Attching the body is a tense moment as it requires being prised apart to slip over the interior and chasis.

Tell us more about the engine your using, I've not come across them before.

bvia · #19 08-14-2004, 08:48 PM

What an esoteric car!!! I had no idea this one even existed...nad it's tragic retirement...

Which brings up a great point (pointed out by someone else recently), we may be holding a model contest but more importantly, were holding a history lesson as well!

Thanks for bringing this one to the table, Phil!

Now get to work...

sjelic · #20 08-17-2004, 03:15 AM

I agree with Bill, by this contest I will definitly learn alot abot history of Le Mans. I realy like that you picked up GT40 since this is the best car Ford ever made and the only one I realy like (not to offend anyone I just don't like Ford). I am looking forward to see the progress as this is probabl the next kit that I will buy.

RallyRaider · #21 08-17-2004, 10:46 PM

Thanks so much for the scans DFV, now I am even more confused. Those pics look way yellower then the one I already had. Might have to hedge my bets and go with a lighter colour, like the Chrome Yellow you suggest.

I'll keep an eye out for the "Fords at Le Mans" book, always keen to pick up good books!

BRM · #22 08-17-2004, 11:12 PM

I think the Camel Yellow is a good match. I'm looking at my Lotus 99T (painted in Camel Yellow) and it looks pretty good.

americanmuscleman · #23 08-17-2004, 11:44 PM

o ya i did a 69 camaro in camel yellow and it looks alot like the yellow in those pics. nice idea.

DoubleFourValve · #24 08-18-2004, 06:53 AM

Maybe you could also look into other '60 Ecurie Francorchamps cars (275GTB/C or 250 LM), it may give you a hint? (just a sugestion... otherwise, go what you feel its right)

Bloodhound · #25 08-19-2004, 03:16 AM

Thanks for the inspiration! I'll be starting work on my MkII GT40 this weekend! suddenly I just can't wait to get stuck into it.

RallyRaider · #26 09-03-2004, 06:04 AM

Been doing a bit of fiddling with the GT40. Although I toyed with the idea of dropping it for the comp when MickSz entered his already completed, HRM engined version. I decided to press on with it and up the ante for accuracy.

First thing to be attacked is building up all the missing structural parts, especially at the rear which missing a lot. At the front I've cut off the sides of the nose to be built up with tube and sheet styrene. Holes have been drilled in the radiator return housing and some tubing added to the floor. I don't have any detail pictures of P/1079 so will be doing this as a generic GT40, albeit one that is prepared by JWA to full '68 "Gulf Spec"

At the rear I've started on the bulkheads, the pen marks indicate where the suspension and engine mounts will eventually be located.

That's all for now folks.

sjelic · #27 09-03-2004, 06:31 AM

Despite the other GT40 I am sure that this one will be to good for all of us mortals.

hrmodeler · #28 09-03-2004, 06:44 AM

Looking as another great project from you!

2.2 Straight six · #29 09-06-2004, 12:04 PM

where did you get the hrh engine it sounds like a good kit. i'm amazed by the modifications you're doing judging by your previous builds this is going to be a kit to remember

freakray · #30 09-06-2004, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

where did you get the hrh engine it sounds like a good kit. i'm amazed by the modifications you're doing judging by your previous builds this is going to be a kit to remember

From Strada Sports, there is a link to them in the LeMans Contest thread at the top of the forum.

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