Ford GT 2005: finished!!!!!!!!!

A beautiful model--I only wish that the model manufacturer didn't stick you with those wheels. I can't understand what they think looks so great about those "Donks" wheels? I would have used some more "stock" styled wheels.

A nice finish though!

Well here is the final product.

I would suggest leaving off the lower rear "spoiler" until last. I glued it on to get a good coat of body color over the entire model but it gave me a small fit in final assembly. Also the decals are very opaque by being very thick so they cracked a little when I bend them around curves.

Finally I learned that one clear coat is not enough. You can burn through that in a second when polishing. Oh well, I will maybe touch this one up later.

This is my favorite all time car. You better do a good job!

I'll be watching too.  This was my favorite car when I was a kid watching B&W news film on the 24 Hr race at Lemans.  It became my favorite again when it was rebuilt.  If I win the lottery, this will be one of my 1st purchaces.  Find one for sale, pay cash... no dickering.  Next I really learn how to really drive. Then it's off to Europe where it can be really be driven.

doog I sprayed it with Tamiya TS-42 light gun metal. I really like this paint, laid down super smooth.

Well the engine bay is together along with the suspension. I did a dry brush on the rotors to give them detail. I also shot the crome supports over the top of the motor with a Matte sealer to change the chrome to a brush metal look.

different angle

Here is the interior bucket. Nothing special here just dry brushed the interior to pop some of the engraved lines.

 As always your comments and critiques are welcome.

now go build something!

Cool, man!

I love this car, and have been kicking around the idea of getting a model of one. I'll be watching your build! It's looking great so far!

What did you paint the body with? It's a killer shade!

http://cdn-www.rsportscars.com/images/ford/2006-ford-gt-tungsten/fordgt06.jpg

It looks like it to me. great job!!!!

Some more progress on the GT.

Here is the engine mock up and paint on the body. I think the silver is darker than the actual Tungsten version. This is the first car I have built since high school and I am 36 now so this is a practice round to get me back in the swing of things. 

I did a few washes on some of the silver engine parts to pop the detail and shift the color since I have only one silver in my supplies right now. I also did a light blue dry brush on the valve covers just to bring out more detail. The engine compartment is really simple. I don't plan on plumbing it. Maybe try that on my next kit.

Let me know what you think.

It is hard to tell in this photo but I did use a flat black on the belt.

Nice! I cant wait to see it done.