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Post by Robbo on Jun 27, 2022 20:06:05 GMT
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Post by Boots on Jun 27, 2022 20:33:14 GMT
Ouch!!.......pre built and expensive  |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 28, 2022 19:12:14 GMT
I'm not a car builder but this looks pretty marvelous Boots.
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Post by Boots on Jun 28, 2022 19:17:23 GMT
Thank you Guybro  I`ve weathered the Alu parts now with a thin wash of Raw Umber just to take that shine off and give it a used race look and the rear firewall is now painted/installed etc. I`ll do a bit more and stick some pics up as and when  |
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Post by Paul B on Jun 28, 2022 20:53:43 GMT
Damn I missed that last update . Most exquisite work indeed Boots-meister  |
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Post by Boots on Jun 28, 2022 21:11:21 GMT
Nay wuz mucker and thankeee sir |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 8, 2022 10:41:51 GMT
Damn I missed this one...
Great work so far !!
I don't build a car since 1987... a Tamyia Testarossa.
I will follow this one for sure, that's some terrific job on the interior.
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Post by Boots on Jul 9, 2022 19:05:46 GMT
Thanks John .........i have done some more but just not put any pics up for a while |
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Post by Boots on Jul 10, 2022 19:31:14 GMT
Ok...some pics The brightwork has now had various very thin washes of raw umber or diluted black here and there, as i mentioned before this is not a restro so just a race used effect as it shows on the real deal is what i`m aiming for.... The rear bulkhead/firewall has had the neccessary bits added including the rear slim glazed panel, this was then followed with a light steel dry brush over the various brightwork just to add some hightlight/definition etc, the lower part of the engine has had some work done as has the rear suspension and all the rear framework.....just a gentle tone down from being shiney and new really A small amount of dry brushing with some steel on the inner door areas just to give it some in/out wear and tear etc The dash is WIP but not featured yet.......although the tiny dash decs are all done and what a PITA they were!!!!
I`ve also finished and dry fitted the upper cylinder heads and rocker covers.......the exhausts are WIP at the mo and i need to add the main manifolds, so far all is a good fit but i have had to fettle a couple of parts here and there.
 
Cheers y`all |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 10, 2022 20:57:01 GMT
Awesome work, Mr. Boots! Great attention to detail.
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Jul 10, 2022 21:07:01 GMT
Real beauty, almost a shame to put the top on...
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Post by Paul B on Jul 11, 2022 3:54:38 GMT
Very nice shiney work indeed Boots-Meister |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 11, 2022 4:13:41 GMT
Lovely looking engine.
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Post by armorguy on Jul 11, 2022 9:03:33 GMT
Who can te resist such a splash of colour?
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 11, 2022 15:55:13 GMT
That looks magnificent, Boots.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 11, 2022 16:24:29 GMT
So smart! Superb attention to detail.
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Post by Boots on Jul 30, 2022 13:18:26 GMT
Sorry folks....been somewhat pre-occupied this past couple of weeks with another project.....a bike..........in 1:1 scale!! My Suzuki GSF has been standing for a while now due to running issues,i`ve done a complete new jet/gasket set on all the four carbs and re-newed the inlet gaskets plus a multitued of othe stuff.........it`s all back together now complete with new battery, i`m just waiting on some new plugs and maybe an oil change..........then i will be selling her. Inbetween i have been doing some small bits on the GT40 but mostly in the garage till late doing bits on the bike..... I had major issues with a rock from corner to corner which very nearly resulted in me shelving this......i couldn`t find any parts of the suspension out of place at all so i assumed a warped chassis!!......however.....after much head scratching i located the issue which was down to the driveshaft fitting to the engine.........it wasn`t the best fit to start with and it was causing one wheel to sit at a slight angle causing the rock, it had pushed part of the linkage away so i decided to cut the shaft away as you can`t see it anyhoo.......it now sits perfect Most of the work i have done apart from that is just on the exhaust and the wheels....although i`m not quite finished on those yet.
I`ve then given the exhausts a brassy look with some diluted Vallejo Brass......may well give this another dark wash yet.
Cheers all........will catch up with all the other up-dates on the site later |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 30, 2022 13:40:24 GMT
Looking good and glad to see you back.
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Post by Paul B on Jul 30, 2022 13:45:15 GMT
Good to see you back Boots . I bet you'll be a bit sad to see the old girl go. But if you're getting to old ride it  , then the way it must be. Well fixed Boots meister . She's also looking grand fella |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 30, 2022 14:33:16 GMT
Well sorted, Boots. The exhaust looks good.
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