Author Topic: Magnifier Ford Gt40  (Read 5421 times)

Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2021, 06:04:50 AM »
 :smiley:
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Offline kpnuts

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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #26 on: February 08, 2021, 03:53:02 AM »
This is what happens when you know next to nothing about electronics i ordered the wrong switches they only turn the lights off if you keep them pressed, ive ordered some on off toggle switches hope that works.





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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #27 on: February 13, 2021, 01:23:03 AM »
Got most of the decals on now, on the last leg now.







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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #28 on: February 13, 2021, 05:54:19 AM »
I should just mention the one draw back with this kit is the steering will never work as the clearance under the wheel arches only gives you about 19 degrees from lock to lock, still a minor detail in my mind (certainly not worth paying 200 more quid for)

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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #29 on: February 14, 2021, 03:37:18 AM »
Hi all well this is done but with the lighting I feel 10 pics is not enough so will post this in 2 parts, it is a great kit with only a couple of minor flaws, well make that 3

1 on distributor included with kit (but that is easily scratch built)

2 the working steering is useless it only turns about 19 degrees.

3 well I suppose I could include this with 2 the steering is not anchored in any way (so the steering wheel can be pulled up and down which disengage the drive.

Other than that everything fits well. I know it seems silly but one of the details that really impressed me is the individually turned air valves for the wheels.











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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #31 on: February 14, 2021, 04:23:45 PM »
Damn that looks good! Another tour de force, mate! 8)
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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #32 on: February 15, 2021, 03:00:24 AM »
Someone said the control box spoilt the look of it so I moved it and painted it black



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Re: Magnifier Ford Gt40
« Reply #33 on: February 16, 2021, 11:41:54 AM »
Stunningly beautiful!