Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
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Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
Hi all, I have just completed a slightly frustrating build of the above kit. Overall there are a few issues that I have noted below, but for A$114 it still represents excellent value for this scale and can build up into a very nice model. Mine is basically OOB except for the addition of a distributor, plug leads, and a set of Indycal decals for the 1966 Le Mans #7 Graham Hill/Brian Muir car. Most renditions of this car are in the 'as raced' livery which includes a blacked out front clip presumably as a consequence of the crash in practice. The pre-crash livery was pure silver all over with black stripes which I particularly like so I decided to replicate that. The frustrations relate to the poor fit of the rear clip which just wont close right down despite nothing fouling it (it's curvature is slightly out). Other annoyance relate to the fuel and oil line pressure fittings which are such a loose fit in the fuel pumps etc. as to make secure connection quite tedious. Also the wire provided for the rear clip retainers is far too stiff. Most people seem to have replaced that with chain. I decided to use fishing braid (which has virtually no memory) coloured with a silver pen. The mounting points for the rear clip are also very fragile and after snapping one off, I decided to replace them with a solid brass rod. It's somewhat over engineered and although it shows as brass in some of the pics, I have since disguised it in matt black. I also noticed after completing the photos that one of my fuel line had come adrift which has since been rectified. Anyway hope you like it. Cheers.
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Re: Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
Great looking build!!
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Re: Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
Congratulations ! looks awesome
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Re: Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
Good Job !
My completed Models:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
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Re: Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
Very nice job of a troublesome kit. Great choice of livery as well!
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Re: Ford GT40 1/12 Magnifier kit
Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
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