WIP - Ford GT40 P1075 restortion

[mic329]

Hello all

I have started this project since September and here are the progress pictures. Hope you enjoy!

Ford GT40 P1075 monoque


I would like to make the door-open version


The engine cowl


Since the original kit is only provide a half engine, it is replaced by HRM resin engine kit.


Also, the oil cap in the front is replaced by Sakatsu item


Here is the test built


Happy modelling

Mikusen

[stevenoble]

Nice work opening the door.The fuel cap looks great.The engine will add a lot to the model when finished.What's that saw type thing you used on the door cutting? I've not seen that before.

[SeanyG]

Mikusen,

very nice indeed what a great start- I love this car, opening door looks very neat and tidy, hope I have as much success in my Stratos project!

Sean
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[Enzoenvy1]

Originally Posted by SeanyG

Mikusen,

very nice indeed what a great start- I love this car, opening door looks very neat and tidy, hope I have as much success in my Stratos project - why not be braver and make the rear cowl removable to show off the engine though?

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Agree, that would look awesome!

[robrex]

Great start and another must watch thread!

[freakray]

Looks like you're off to a great start.

Need to get rid of those mold lines though

[mic329]

Originally Posted by SeanyG

Mikusen,

very nice indeed what a great start- I love this car, opening door looks very neat and tidy, hope I have as much success in my Stratos project - why not be braver and make the rear cowl removable to show off the engine though?

Sean
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Thank you for your comment
Basically, the real cowl is already seperated in the original kit but I am still thinking of the hinge for support the cowl.
Meanwhile, when refers to the construction sheet, it seems that it can be supported at 90 degree upright by the support at the end of the restrain bars.

Mikusen

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by robrex

Great start and another must watch thread!

I also have the kit, the HRM engine and the idea to open the door

[quadzero]

Great start, looking forward to more of this.

[RallyRaider]

Nice work. Just a small detail tip, those raised parts on the top, inside edge of the door, where it meets the roof, should remain with the roof. Most people get that wrong when they open a GT40 door.

[Gamerxz]

Thats a wonderful job of opening the doors... such a clean cut!

[NissanSkylineGTR98]

Looks great so far, will definately follow this one to see how it turns out!

[mic329]

Chapter 2:

After sanding the mould lines, the fuel cap on the left was filled up by Mori-Mori, as usual.


For the seat, you can find in reference pictures that there are a lot of holes on the seat which is designed for better ventilation for the driver.
Therefore, I have used the PE rings to fill up those holes and I have spent totally 3 hours for 260 holes.


For the chassis and the cockpit, gaps were found in between and it is necessary to fill up by using plastic strips. Also, the engine bay is a bit simple when compare to the reference pics and therefore I have expanded the engine bay by using plastic sheet again.


Stay tune

Mikusen

[mic329]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Nice work. Just a small detail tip, those raised parts on the top, inside edge of the door, where it meets the roof, should remain with the roof. Most people get that wrong when they open a GT40 door.

Thank you, Phil.
I have seem many reference pictures and it should be an area to be pay attention to.

[white97ex]

Brilliant work