Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on August 18, 2021, 01:10:38 AM
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Hi mates,
I start to build this fantastic car driven by Ken Miles (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7687329/Le-Mans-engineer-Ken-Miles-role-1966-race-victory.html) and Denis Hulme (http://www.grandprixhistory.org/hulme_bio.htm) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966
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A quick look inside the box:
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First steps ...
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Engine Phase 1
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Engine installed ...
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And complete with LeMans' twin aluminum 'suitcases' ;D Very nice build :smiley:
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I had no idea the GT40 was so small! Great looking build!
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Exhaust pipes installed ...
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I painted the seats (very patiently ... ), assembled the instrument panel and finished the cockpit ...
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I painted the seats (very patiently ...
Very nice! How did you get that open grommet effect with the white seat foam showing through the black? :smiley: :smiley:
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For this kit I used Gravity Colors for the first time
This is the result after applying a coat of Gravity Colors Light Surface Primer
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Fitting test after I painted the body with the Gravity Ford Hawaiian Blue
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Wow, this is looking superb! Those seats must have been a chore!
I love the looks of the engine and it looks like a great kit.
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The GT40s are a really nice looking car & you're doing this one justice, Rod! :smiley:
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Decals applied and painted the two forward red areas
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What do you think about a little weathering ?
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As in "I have done some weathering, what do you think of it?" or "Do you think I should do some weathering?"? ???
In my opinion, she looks great as she is ... but a little (more?) road grime & dust wouldn't hurt her (in very small amounts)! :smiley:
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As in "I have done some weathering, what do you think of it?" or "Do you think I should do some weathering?"? ???
In my opinion, she looks great as she is ... but a little (more?) road grime & dust wouldn't hurt her (in very small amounts)! :smiley:
Sorry ... my mistake ... I have to improve my English language :o
I meant: Do you think I should do some weathering?
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The English isn't bad, it's just that without voice inflection that line is a bit less specific than it might be.
In response, I stick to my second line.
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This looks fantastic Rodolfo :smiley: :smiley:
... I meant: Do you think I should do some weathering?
I'm with Old Wombat on this one. With a race car, minimal weathering on the body work is probably most realistic.
Of course, no-one will be wiping down a hot, running engine in the pits. If you have the urge to do a bit of weathering, I'd go for the engine compartment.
To that end: https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=9914.msg187615