2009 Peugeot 908: The Lions roar to Le Mans glory

[Spike2933]

I'm still working on the Aston Martin DBR9 08 LM winner (still struggling with the kit), I wanted to really get this guy going.

I thought I was gonna need to bring at least one more build to the Ferrari Expo this coming April (so the deadline is the 24th I believe), so this is gonna be a very delicate build of the winning Peugeot 908 that ended Audi incredible streak of dominance at Le Mans. I was also very blessed to get to see the 908 at Petit ealier this year and almost got hit by it as they were pulling the car out of the garage with a golf cart. but with that I got some up close pics of the car and having a good spot in needing to fix the front window

This is a Studio 27 kit and was limited to only 200 kits worldwide (according to StradaSports).


the car ran a different aero package at La Sarthe from the previous years


all the parts are in order and in check, not too many, but all have to be in carbon just about (including the body)


the decals are not bad, I wish they were cartograf, but life goes on


the big problem is the chrome decals, everyone is broken :evil:



but not to really worry, S27 included a Chrome decal sheet and a template sheet (I bought an extra just in case )


let the fun begin.

cheers,
Steve

next update will be the test fitting

[rallymaster]

yeaaaahhhh !! one I'll be watching very closely !
you got a new fan chosing this lion

[TurboGuru]

I'm have to admit I have been looking to get this exact kit - can't wait to see how it turns out.

I've just bidded on a SMS Audi R10 so that will be my first Le'mans R1 class car.

[da_ashman]

Ill definetly be following this one. Hey if you did get run over by the Peugoet, you could have got some awesome under carrage shots!!!
I always wondered if the whole body was unpainted Carbon. Cant wait to see what you do!!!

[Spike2933]

I will be carbon fibering the entire car, it was bare CF

this was how close I was to being hit, I was up against the fence


I did get a nice poster from the Lions, also got to meet Montagny, Sarrazin, Minassian, and Lamy.

[da_ashman]

Not a bad way to go, at least its a sexy car & not some idiot in a toyota corrolla

[lemansnut]

Hey Steve,

Yes! Another one I'll be keeping an eye on. I have this one too but highly doubt it'll even get started by the Ferrari expo. Was trying to decide whether or not to try to CF the whole thing, I'll let you be the Guinea Pig!

Mike

[sam01contact]

Yeah!! Great project! I have been thinking about building this model and this will be a great place to learn!

[Tim25]

Gonna watch this one closely. Fantastic subject!

TIM

[klutz_100]

Darn pedestrians - always getting in the way.....

looking forward to more

[MidMazar]

Looks like a cool build. I was going to mention the chrome s27 decals, but you were quicker. I've used them before and they look decent. Keep us posted.

[Spike2933]

did a quick mock-up all the parts fit so work can begin









there is a small problem with the taillights (they are not suppose to be square Studio 27 )





more later,


cheers,
Steve

[Scuderia.]

Are you going to fill the panels lines on the front wing which aren't on the real car in your photo.

[flhansen]

Hi

If you need pics of which way the carbon fibre points just ask. They are not one uniform direction all over the car!

Flemming

[godfather23]

Good luck with this. With all the carbon fiber this is a mighty project.

There are lot of people wathcing closely - for sure.


Robert