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Saw this but can't find it on the website. It looks REALLY interesting. Let's hope it makes it to the UK. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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You won't as its a market test 
Trumpeter seem to have a sweet 1/12 version..
Length 349mm, Width 151.7mm, Height 86.38mm
310 Parts
11 Plastic sprues, 5 sprues in chrome plating, front hood, left & right doors rear bodywork, Chassis, Engine, Frame, Rubber Tyres, 4x Photo Etched sheets.
Instructions:
http://www.hiroboy.com/u...12-Ford-GT40-Manual.pdf
Tomick attached the following image(s):
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I built the Trumpy one a few years ago - superb model. I did cheat a bit though, and made mine in the Gulf colours. File Attachment(s): roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Looks a cool kit and build, thanks for sharing 
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I have the Trumpeter one in my stash. Any particular gotchas to expect, Roy? Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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In terms of 'buildability' it's an equal of the best from Tamiya.
It almost falls together.
There's tons of scope for adding extra details, plumbing, wiring etc.
One glaring omission though - distributor and ignition leads!
Easily scratched.
A hugely fun build.
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Shame if it doesn't come here. But the Trumpeter kit looks fantastic. My Favourite Building:- 1919 https://forum.model-spac...=339517&#post339517 -
Current Build - 0-6-0 https://forum.deagostini...=351803&#post351803 Enterprise D - https://forum.deagostini...=posts&t=35768&
Built:-. HMS Bounty, RMS Titanic, MP4-23, Flying Scotsman, Aston Martin DB5, Honda CB750, Mustang, R2-D2, Jaguar, DeLorean, Testarossa, Stage Coach plus many plastic kits.
Dry dock no room to display:-. Bismarck, U96.
To build:-. HMS Hood. HMS Victory. Cutty Sark. SoS, Lancaster bomber. DR1 Triplane. JU-87. Plus many many plastic kits.
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I have the Trumpeter kit in my stash too: but I would prefer to get the Altaya subscription instead-- even the test market pieces , if anyone can help ,please PM me.
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It is just a market test at the moment so they will probably only release 3-4 weeks worth of parts and then stop and figure out if it will be popular. The test pieces may also not be the same as the full release if they decide to release it.
I have my eye on this too
Carl
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darbyvet wrote:It is just a market test at the moment so they will probably only release 3-4 weeks worth of parts and then stop and figure out if it will be popular. The test pieces may also not be the same as the full release if they decide to release it.
I have my eye on this too
Carl
I think quite a lot of us would like this Carl  Al
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Hi All, Should you go for the Trumpeter kit, (or already have it) there`s an upgrade kit available. Not cheap though, but lots of parts. Trumpeter GT40 upgradeRegards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Mmmm watch this space!!
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi All, Should you go for the Trumpeter kit, (or already have it) there`s an upgrade kit available. Not cheap though, but lots of parts. Trumpeter GT40 upgradeRegards delboy271155 (Derek) Not sure why it's so expensive here though. I have a much more extensive version of this details set, including white metal parts and resin seats on top of what's there - and I paid much less for it. This one: https://hlj.com/product/KALKS00007Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Excellent build quality Royalmattblack; have you built any others?
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Many thanks Eagle. My current scratch-build is here: http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=22260
My previous scratch is here: http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=20932
and another here: http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=19310
There are a few others buried in the depths of the forum... Roy.
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So that's another kit for the wish list and the upgrade kit. My Favourite Building:- 1919 https://forum.model-spac...=339517&#post339517 -
Current Build - 0-6-0 https://forum.deagostini...=351803&#post351803 Enterprise D - https://forum.deagostini...=posts&t=35768&
Built:-. HMS Bounty, RMS Titanic, MP4-23, Flying Scotsman, Aston Martin DB5, Honda CB750, Mustang, R2-D2, Jaguar, DeLorean, Testarossa, Stage Coach plus many plastic kits.
Dry dock no room to display:-. Bismarck, U96.
To build:-. HMS Hood. HMS Victory. Cutty Sark. SoS, Lancaster bomber. DR1 Triplane. JU-87. Plus many many plastic kits.
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi All, Should you go for the Trumpeter kit, (or already have it) there`s an upgrade kit available. Not cheap though, but lots of parts. Trumpeter GT40 upgradeRegards delboy271155 (Derek) Also a full "Super detail" set available which is even more expensive and a Tyre upgrade set...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...586?hash=item43ebbed38a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...a19e:g:Fm8AAOSwBahVEemp
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OMG this is one of my dream model kits. If it hits production is ill have to find a way to get my hands on it. I have actually seen this car in person at the Ford Museum at their racing school in Utah
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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sorry to resurrect an old post. Tomick pointed me in this direction after suggesting a le mans partwork. i would absoluetly love to get my mitts on this altaya GT40. the GT40 is one of my favourite cars. its just super sexy  i must admit though, i prefer it in the gulf colours. having read through this i am super interested in the trumpeter model. so if anyone could help point me in the direction to get it i will be a happy boy. do you have to paint all the parts, or are they pre painted? if not i would prefer to paint in the gulf colours as roymattblack has, also where did you get the #9 decals, as it looks like the trumpeter is supplied with #2? im a bit of a beginner when it comes to proper models, and ore a fan of partworks but i need that GT40 in my life. it looks stunning here's a pic of me with a gt40 at bruntingthorpe a few years ago. its not a genuine le mans, but is a genuine '66 gt40, restored and painted in gulf livery semaj attached the following image(s): Building:
Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Ford GT40, Gone in 60 seconds Eleanor mustang, Shelby Cobra
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R2D2, Red Bull RB7 RC, Battleship Bismarck, Shelby GT500 'super snake'
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Absolutely gorgeous in real life, but totally impractical. Does anyone remember when Clarkson got his? So funny watching him trying to fold his massive frame to get in it The kits look just as stunning though. Wonderland have this one: https://www.wonderlandmo...ter-112-ford-gt40-mkii/
Good luck with your quest. Regards Gray
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