GT40 X-1

nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

GT40 X-1

Posted by nicholma on Sunday, August 29, 2004 12:54 AM

Finally got the kit finished last week but still having trouble with the digital camera. However this is a Marsh Models multi-media, 1/43rd kit of the GT40X-1 that McLaren Racing built under contract for Ford in 1965 and raced in twice in Can-Am that year and the end of season Nassau races. It was returned to Ford and metamorphised as the GT40 that won the Sebring 12 hr in 1966.

There were a couple of minor issues with the kit (see if you can identify one obvious uncorrected error) but overall a nice build. Smile [:)]

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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dubix88

Member since
March 2003
From: Maine,USA

Posted by dubix88 on Sunday, August 29, 2004 5:47 AM

HEY,
Couldnt tell ya what the mistake is, but the kit looks pretty good. You did an awsome job on the interior.

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"

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mach12003

Member since
July 2004
From: Peachtree City, GA

Posted by mach12003 on Sunday, August 29, 2004 6:59 AM

Thanks for posting it and sharing it with us. It looks great... you wouldn't know it's 1/43rd.

Eric http://www.xpphotoalbum.com/showgallery.php?cat=3705&si=&page=1&sort=0&perpage=15&password=&ppuser=1108&stype=0

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dubix88

Member since
March 2003
From: Maine,USA

Posted by dubix88 on Sunday, August 29, 2004 7:42 AM

HEY,
Thats 1/43 !!!!!!!!!!!!???????????? Wowwwwwwwww nice job. Had ni idea.

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"

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mojodoctor

Member since
September 2003
From: Shell Beach, California

Posted by mojodoctor on Sunday, August 29, 2004 2:26 PM

I think it looks great and holds up to the larger scale models!
You've done a very good job. Thumbs Up [tup]

Matt Fly fast, fly low, turn left!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 29, 2004 2:36 PM

looking very nice. i cant believe thats only a 1/43. im not sure about the error, but i noticed theres a bend in the middle of the roll bar. is that it???
Jon

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 29, 2004 5:20 PM

I'm not sure if it's an error or not but the steering colum on the right always looks a bit odd to us Canadians. It's a great looking build thanks for the pics.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 29, 2004 11:47 PM

The window looks a little off, is that it?

Thats one beauty of a car. If i ever see it im gona get it.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Monday, August 30, 2004 6:35 AM

Thanks Guys. When enlarged the first photo is about twice the size of the model!

You got it rockabillyratrodz. This is not an uncommon fault with resin kits, something is slightly out of shape. Usually placing in hot water and bending back to shape works but this time I forgot all about it!! The vacform screen is not the best part of the kit,its slightly small in all directions

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"