Ford GT 2016 LM 1/24

[lovegt40]

hi there,
just starting a new project. Idea is to build up the latest le mans ford gt 2016, starting from revell snap kit

[sam01contact]

Great project!

[LenWoodruff]

Very kool project.

[Scalemodelfanatic]

Looking forward to this one, was thinking the same by using the same Revell kit body. Knowing your previus projects, this one will come out as another stunning model.

By the way, Modeler Jim Drew is doing this car also, but he is using a fiberglas slot car body with lots of modifications, is turning out fantastic and beautiful.

[beaver63]

Paolo,interesting project. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

[lovegt40]

thanks guys, glad you also like this nice car.
Would love to see also Jim drew model in progress, it can help me and give tips during the build.

So here we come, the revell snap kit is dated 2015, and it seems the only choiche to have a body of the newest ford supercar. The racer version is of course wider and has many different parts from the street car.
Revell made a good job with main lines of the machine. Of course being a toy too many details are missing or just very approximative. The first part of the building then will be concentrated in detail a little more the basic plastics.

My first step then will be achieve as much pics as i can to upgrade the body. Unfortunately this time I didnt find a good blueprint as when I build up the 991 RSR, but I think I can do it anyway..



the stuff u get into small revell snap kit is this one..


and of course the final look straight from the box looks a little bit toyish..



(those last 2 pics are not mine but give an idea..).
as said..a toy, but better than nothing or better than a metal body usually tricky to cut and modify.

[lovegt40]

so I started cut rear wing and fix better the preglued plastics, as well as filling the many plastic gaps around.
Rims I will use similar ones from HD in resin. they look ok, just the central bolt is different

[LenWoodruff]

Looks like a good start.

[Veyron]

You probably know that Profil 24 is making the race version in resin.

You'll have fun doing the conversion if that's your goal anyway.

[lovegt40]

Originally Posted by Veyron

You probably know that Profil 24 is making the race version in resin.

You'll have fun doing the conversion if that's your goal anyway.

lol I didnt know Brian, but honestly I dont care so much.
It is not so big modification on the body, and I like to do such surgeon you know me.. LOL

[lovegt40]

anabola on the ford gt. as usual plasticard and milliput..

[gtziaf]

There is something that I waiting from you. Do you plan to cast and sell the body?
Great start Paolo! Wait for more

[lovegt40]

No my friend, it will be profil24 making this nice one in curbside kit.

[ken30718]

I finished half

[beaver63]

Wow