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This one is going to be based on a genuine GT40 owned by a friend of mine. I intend making the model as close to his car as possible which will mean a complete repaint at the very least. I'll look at and compare other parts of the car as the build progresses. I've attached a few pics of the genuine car I'll be replicating. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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That’s awesome! I wish I had a friend with a GT40  . That will be a cool color scheme to replicate. I look forward to following your progress on this one -Dustin
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Stunning looking car Roy and am sure you're build will do it the justice it deserves..... Will enjoy following that's for sure....  Regards Alan
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Gonna be some serious mods coming along then as the bodywork is completely different. Look forward to following your progress on this! Would love to see some more detailed shots, especially the interior and engine compartment 😍 Building:
Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Ford GT40, Gone in 60 seconds Eleanor mustang, Shelby Cobra
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semaj wrote:Gonna be some serious mods coming along then as the bodywork is completely different. Look forward to following your progress on this! Would love to see some more detailed shots, especially the interior and engine compartment 😍 It's only really the front bonnet and vents plus a few details that are different... Should be fun.
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Looking forward to following the progression roy, I know your the master with the GT model and I'm very jealous you have a friend who owns a real one. What model mark is that one and what year? Building:
Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Ford GT40, Gone in 60 seconds Eleanor mustang, Shelby Cobra
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His car is a Mk 1 but I'm not sure of the year.
It's a genuine car - not a replica.
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Looking forward to following this one Roy.  Mark
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Royalmattblack; Any plans to do any upgrades, like the brake rotors? I'd like to get some machined for this model.
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I'm waiting for my parts to arrive so I can assess what's practical. Roy. 
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Ok - no more hanging about now that I'm up to pack 9...
On we go.
First bits needing repainting will be the front body.
Pics to follow...
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Woohoo! I’m excited to watch this one -Dustin
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Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari F40, Ferrari 250 GTO, Lamborghini Miura, Ford GT40, Ecto-1, Japanese Zero, Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos
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Not much to see just yet. I've removed the orange and black areas on the front panel so I can get it repainted without any hint of 'raised areas' caused by different levels of paint. A rub down with fine wet and dry next to give the grey primer a key. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Roy That looks a nicely make part and looking forward to seeing it get a decent re-paint. I was so tempted to do that on my Jaguar build but lack of experience plus cost of the model I was to scared of messing up the whole thing. Tony Happy Modelling
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It's just 'jump in at the deep end' Tony. First coat of dark blue. Let it dry 24 hours, fine wet sand and further coats... roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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roymattblack wrote:It's just 'jump in at the deep end' Tony.
I like your style Looking good so far! You mind if I ask what grit you start your wet sanding at? -Dustin
“Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.”
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Currently Building:
Porsche 2.7 RS
Currently Collecting
Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari F40, Ferrari 250 GTO, Lamborghini Miura, Ford GT40, Ecto-1, Japanese Zero, Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos
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bfam4t6 wrote:roymattblack wrote:It's just 'jump in at the deep end' Tony.
I like your style Looking good so far! You mind if I ask what grit you start your wet sanding at? On this, the original finish is really good so I just used 800 all over, a good wash and dry and then paint.
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roymattblack wrote:
On this, the original finish is really good so I just used 800 all over, a good wash and dry and then paint.
Thanks. One of these days I'll have to try respraying my body work. -Dustin
“Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.”
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Currently Building:
Porsche 2.7 RS
Currently Collecting
Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari F40, Ferrari 250 GTO, Lamborghini Miura, Ford GT40, Ecto-1, Japanese Zero, Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos
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I always find the finish you are able to achieve with your painting skills is truly amazing.... From what I see right now its simply flawless.... Fabulous work as usual Roy..... Regards Alan
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