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Post by Boots on May 30, 2022 18:43:45 GMT
Ok....here we go, somat completely different that i havn`t attempted in a looooong time!!!
Might not appeal to most but it`s the only clean build i have in the stash 
MENG`s GT40
I`ve loved this car and it has such a beautiful shape, non of this tech mularky like what is found it todays GT cars.........just a feckin fast beast with basic controls and sheer driver skill!!
Another reason is it`s the 66 version in Red/ White/Blue.........and being as it`s the Queens Platinum doo dah i thought it might be quite fitting...hence the title  ..........also...........i`m off to see Queen in concert at the O2 on Sunday........spooky
I know there have been a number of releases of this kit but non seem to be up to par (Mence will probably know more)......i`ve decided to trust MENG`s offering having seen the CAD images of this.........but.....time will tell  .
I`ll probably tinker with the engine here and there if i can find some good ref pics..........the rest of the car need`s nuffin......just how i want it!!
I have taken an unusual route for me by priming on the sprue, normally i don`t do this but i thought what the heck........ain`t gonna hurt!
The reason i`ve done this is because of the large amount of colour changes on the various engine/transmission section etc, i can pick out all the parts individually and paint the relevant colours in one hit
Anyhoo........i`ll get somat up shortly
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Post by Marco on May 30, 2022 19:21:00 GMT
Wow! This one I'll follow for sure!
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Post by Ian H. on May 30, 2022 19:51:39 GMT
Very cool! Looking forward to it.
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Post by tommygunn on May 30, 2022 23:01:48 GMT
Oh, yessss!
Bring it on.
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Post by Paul B on May 31, 2022 3:59:43 GMT
This will be fun  |
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Post by Robbo on May 31, 2022 9:40:15 GMT
Oh yes mate, I'm all over this
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Post by armorguy on May 31, 2022 14:47:29 GMT
Boots going for shiny, that makes me in for sure.
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Post by Boots on May 31, 2022 18:34:16 GMT
Thanks very much for the interest fellas  Might spill some glue later |
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Post by Robbo on Jun 1, 2022 9:01:25 GMT
Yeah get the glue out
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Post by Boots on Jun 1, 2022 20:20:30 GMT
Your wish is my command Ian........some glue spilt but only a small amount so nowt worth showing at the mo mucker |
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Post by jabbly on Jun 3, 2022 13:31:26 GMT
Your wish is my command Ian........some glue spilt but only a small amount so nowt worth showing at the mo mucker It’s a reason I don’t do kits like this, I’m not sure my slapdash habits would survive it. |
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Post by Boots on Jun 3, 2022 13:42:46 GMT
Ok chaps.......glue and paint spilt
These builds are paint as you go along so after a couple of days i have this, so much masking for the 3 colours has taken a while....i still have a couple of bits to do/tidy up/add etc but the main inner floor is nearly done, i`ll then start on the lower underneath bodywork which requres a similar approach but without so much detail to mask off...........also i`ll start the upper support parts/suspension which again are paint as you play
The last pic shows an example of the paint and build sequence.........the parts look very blocky in the instruction pics but nicely detailed on the real part.
I have also made up the brake calipers for front/rear but havn`t given them any colour yet.
The annoying thing is MENG use AK paints for the colour shout out`s........i don`t have any so i`m having to match as best i can with Tam, at the end of the day the instructions call for Dark Blue........surely they can`t be THAT different from Tams Blue  , thankfully most of the colours i have but i may need to get the colour for the main body........MENG ask for Gloss Blue mixed with Gloss White...........no ratio`s given??.........this colour looks identical to Tam`s Light Blue with a splash of White so that`s what i`ll go with 
Cheers all.........more as and when |
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Post by Paul B on Jun 3, 2022 13:52:08 GMT
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Post by Boots on Jun 3, 2022 14:01:43 GMT
Thanks mucker Yeah i have got some paint charts myself but i couldn`t find them....dunno if they were on my old lappy that went `Pete Tong` tho!! I`ll go have a nosey at your ones but like i said....most of the civvy colours i have are car colours anyhoo ....ta mucker  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 3, 2022 19:19:05 GMT
Awesome start, Boots, and this will be a grand looking interior!!!
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bwilt
Plastic connoissuer
restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Jun 3, 2022 21:39:51 GMT
Very nice looking car.. is that the Ford from the Le Mans 1966 movie?
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Post by Boots on Jun 3, 2022 21:49:52 GMT
Thanks Ian.......most of it won`t be seen but just has to be done as if it would  
Not sure Bert.........i assumed it was just a race car  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jun 4, 2022 0:50:26 GMT
Now this is getting exciting!!!!
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Post by JEFF on Jun 4, 2022 11:33:45 GMT
Oh My, look at this. I'm in on this one for sure. |
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Post by Robbo on Jun 4, 2022 12:53:17 GMT
I love building like this Boots, can't wait to do another bike or a rally car that I haven't even got yet, but don't worry that's in hand mate
After seeing Topgun the other day I've got to do my F14 after the Yamato
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..........also...........i`m off to see Queen in concert at the O2 on Sunday........spooky 
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, thankfully most of the colours i have but i may need to get the colour for the main body........MENG ask for Gloss Blue mixed with Gloss White...........no ratio`s given??.........this colour looks identical to Tam`s Light Blue with a splash of White so that`s what i`ll go with 
