MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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09-21-07, 01:30 PM
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| | TheDutch Rookie 
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Holland GT40: ... only 1:34 scale models
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Rep Power: 3  | Happy with my brand new 1:12
I know for some of you it's sound crazy but i'm happy as a little boy with my brand new auto art Ford GT LM Spec II in carbon fibre colors. 
Theres not yet a dedicated scale model forum available  but my collection is growing and maybe some of you are willing to share images / info of your collection. Next to some 1:34 slotrace models, 1:43 scales, 1:24/25 cars etc i'm still dreaming of the ultimate part of my collection: 1:1
As soon as I stop dreweling I will post some images ! 
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09-21-07, 07:15 PM
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| | MReid 4 Tenths 
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut GT40: RCR Mk1
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Here is a 1:18 scale of my Daytona Coupe: 
And the real thing (well, replica thing): 
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09-22-07, 02:08 AM
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| | TheDutch Rookie
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Holland GT40: ... only 1:34 scale models
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Some have all the luck in the world !
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09-22-07, 10:13 AM
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| | kenshiro8 I Have No Life 
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: Fujimi 1/24
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Rep Power: 28 | Re: Happy with my brand new 1:12
I am here still saving my 1:12 Ford GT gulf livery limited edition....not so hurry to sell it, really..a pleasure for my eyes 
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09-22-07, 11:41 AM
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| | Mark IV 9 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: W. New York GT40: Formerly P1116
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Ron,
How about a forum for Models, collectables and stuff? Original literature, pictures, etc.
EDIT!!!! Well, Duh, if I had looked...........we have one!!!!!!!!!!
Rick
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09-22-07, 10:25 PM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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I'll really have to pull my finger out and restore my 1:12 Lola T-70 MkIII.
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09-22-07, 10:29 PM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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I just did a quick google, and can only find the Ford GT at 1:12 in diecast. Are they available as plastic kits?
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09-23-07, 10:08 AM
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| | Doc Watson 5 Tenths 
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Devon, UK GT40: Replica Mk I
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mine is still work in progress........ 1:24 and 1:1 ;-)
Andy
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09-23-07, 11:04 AM
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| | kenshiro8 I Have No Life
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: Fujimi 1/24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roclery  I just did a quick google, and can only find the Ford GT at 1:12 in diecast. Are they available as plastic kits? | GT40 1/12 scale - £49.00 : Plastic model kits, Online modelkit store
Nep, at today noway for a plastic one at same level of Tamiyas last big scale kits.
Probably this is due to the too high cost of modern plastic mouldings,and the quality and detail level today expected in such kits.
Doc,
Last sunday I've missed again the MG model p4.
The finished model was for sale at 2000 euros,and the kit (in this moment out of stock cause no PE parts..)is stil for 390 euros.
I will never give up..wellknow I have to buy that p4 one day 
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09-23-07, 06:26 PM
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| | JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland
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Doc,
I am more of model engineering fan but I also have a 1:24 kit. It's still in the box from three Yuletides past. It's a French made Le Mans Miniatures Gold Line kit for a GT40 MKI in resin and metal. (I don't know if it's top notch, but there is very little fettling to be done and there are plenty of nice laser cut parts in it)
One day, who knows ? 
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Cordially,
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MKI monocoque. XE' 289 short blocks, C6FE heads, Webers, ZF
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09-24-07, 07:28 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Ciao Paolo
I had a look at that link before I posted, and it seems to be diecast rather than plastic. Too bad 1:12 got too expensive, but I still see the Tamiya Lola kits coming up on eBay. Might have to get my 3rd one day!
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09-24-07, 07:33 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Andy, a 1:24 scratchbuilt would need a very steady hand. If I ever do a scratchbuild it'll probably be about 1:4 so I can actually see the parts!
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09-24-07, 09:09 AM
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| | JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland
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Cordially,
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09-24-07, 10:12 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Jimmy, I haven't bought one of those, but I'd like one of these for my postulated 1:4 Lola: Conley Stinger 609 Engine
Video: Online Videos
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09-24-07, 10:16 AM
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| | Neal 8 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, US GT40: GT40 NZ
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Nice stuff. Pricey at $8k.
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09-24-07, 10:21 AM
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| | JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland
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Richard,
I am amazed.
Can one buy castings for these ?
I did see a 1:4 Ferrari and a V12 Jaguar engine at an engineering show once. Google Image Result for http://www.gardentrucking.com/pix/Stinger609Engine.jpg
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MKI monocoque. XE' 289 short blocks, C6FE heads, Webers, ZF
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09-24-07, 10:48 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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More costly than a real LS2! But how cool!!!
I might have to fire up the old backyard foundry and borrow some lathe time and see if I can knock one up from scratch (wishful thinking with my current project-load). Some of the other scale V8 builders will sell you the hard to make parts (carbs, cams, ignitions and even 1/4 sparkplugs!) or complete kits. It would be great fun to build.
As would: TURBOCHARGER GAS TURBINE - Page 1
and video: YouTube - Beer+old turbo=home made jet engine
Sorry for the thread drift!!!
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09-24-07, 12:32 PM
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| | Doc Watson 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Devon, UK GT40: Replica Mk I
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Well if we are into drifting...... YouTube - pulse jet engine
I had plans for one of these once for a 7ft F4 Phantom!
Andy
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