Aston Martin DB9R 2008 24H LMGT1 Winner

[Spike2933]

I might as well start the next build diary. I'll be building the Provence Miniatures Super Kit of a GT1 beauty. Yes its another Aston Build, but this one is a little different





PM missed some decals for the car, so I picked up a sheet from colorado decals, also the orange decal will be a bit easier to do




much more to come,

cheers,
Steve

[klutz_100]

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[jaykay640]

Oh yes, me too! I have that one waiting to be built :-)

Please mention where you use the extra decals ( and where you bought them ). Haven't gotten into the details of this one yet so i haven't noticed any missing stickers!

[Spike2933]

Hi Jaykay,

I noticed PMA forgot the official Team Nameplate that goes on the roof, also the decals are more crisp and detailed then the PMA decals.

http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/shop...mans-2008.html

had a feeling you'd like this one Steve

[lemansnut]

Hey Steve,

Definitely be watching your progress here. Will you be bringing it to the Ferrari show next year? Looking forward to seeing all your latest.

Mike

[Spike2933]

Prolly, I should have this done by then, should go nicely along with the Mclaren, I know Tom wants to see that one

[Noddy]

Just curious if you gave any thought to the Renaissance version of this kit? Did you compare the two and, if so, what were the major differences? I've been considering getting one and the PM is quite a lot more than the Renaissance.

[Decs0105]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

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+1, awesome subject

[Spike2933]

Originally Posted by Noddy

Just curious if you gave any thought to the Renaissance version of this kit? Did you compare the two and, if so, what were the major differences? I've been considering getting one and the PM is quite a lot more than the Renaissance.

For the curbside kit, I would prolly go with Renaissance, the doors are also opened for that kit, but the PMA version is a full detail and wanted to get this version instead. I'm sure both kits have the pro's and cons, but I highly doubt you would be wouldn't be disappointed with either kit

from Renaissance's site

[Noddy]

Originally Posted by Spike2933

For the curbside kit, I would prolly go with Renaissance, the doors are also opened for that kit, but the PMA version is a full detail and wanted to get this version instead. I'm sure both kits have the pro's and cons, but I highly doubt you would be wouldn't be disappointed with either kit

Thanks. I'm put off by the price of the Provence kit - that and I haven't found it in stock anywhere. I've really only checked GPM and they have the Renaissance one.
I'll be following your build!

[Spike2933]

I got the PMA kit from mafma.com (through their EBAY store) very good dealer.


I finished the ever complex rear diffuser, thanks to jochen kieslich build, it went alot easier than planned. the problem is that PMA made the diffuser from the 2005 spec, and the 08 was alot different.

before:


after the grinding and sanding


the next part was that the slits in the Photoetch was all for equal spaces, though the 08 car didn't have it.

fitted to car with ticky tack



thanks for looking

cheers,
Steve

[tuned.by.twenty]

Very cool!

[Spike2933]

Next of the PMA fixes.

the rear wing, PMA gives you the rear wing from the 05 car, much like the diffuser work is needed, the 08 wing had a dip in the middle of the wing, I guess for better airflow and downforce on the rear.

before:


after:


ref:


the front splitter also needed minor bending, the real car did not a a flat splitter but was bent



reference


more to come,

cheers,
Steve

[jaykay640]

I'm taking notes of all your "fixes". It really is obvious that this kit is the "old" DBR9 just repacked with new decals. I'm still looking forward to building it though:-)
I couldn't resist and even bought the full open '07 Corvette as well :-)

[klutz_100]

Impressive fixes, Steve

As I am following this build I keep twitching towards my PayPal account LOL