Endurance Race GB 2008

I've not seen a car in Gulf colours look bad! The DBR9 Gulf is just... well, absolutely gorgeous. I think I must build this one so I can have an excuse to get a Gulf version as well, if ever it is brought out. Was contemplating a Gulf McLaren, but this one just stole the show ever since I saw it the first time.

Got no objections to Le Mans '08 to LM '09 dates. However, that will mean that I'll be starting later and on a different subject, as I am poised to start with the DBR9. Will still be busy on it by June, so will comment on it (if allowed). Will see what other endurance racer I'll do after that - there's a couple of options...

And I like Bob's idea of highlighting the car/team's history and significance! 

(And just saw when and I'm in for a rally GB as well! ) 

kenjitak-Even better badge, imho-old (well, I don't consider it old ) and new.  Best of both.

williams28-As far as WRC/rally cars-I agree, it is an endurance race in its own right. However, it is broken into days & stages, with repairs allowed after the day.  Dunno...I won't say no but I would rather see a Rally GB later.  Just my thoughts .

Okay, here's a combo GB. You can't get any newer than this one! The Gulf DBR9 is about as new as there is, and it's also the 40th anniversary of the first Gulf-sponsored Le Mans win. So what do you think of this one?

Looks good kenjitak.  However, the final decision belongs to the GB leader/organizer.  And I've gotten out of the habit of collecting badges.  Getting lazy in my old age.

If I may offer up a suggestion, it would be interesting to post as much historic information about our build subject,i.e., team history, info about the vehicle, races run in and results-when we submit our final pics.

Well, how's this for a GB?

I am definitely in on this one! the hard part will be picking what to build. I've got a bunch of candidates in my stash but I'm leaning towards my Historic Miniatures 1/24 Cobra Daytona or one of the Le Mans Miniatures GT40's.

A suggestion: How about making the deadline June 14 or 15, the date for the Le Mans 24hrs? 

 Who cares if the car did well that was a cool car! Theres going to be plenty of time. Welcome to the grid.  

 I believe he is part of the Gordon team. I dont know him very well he good friends with my best friend. Friend through a friend you might say.  The Gordon team was fielding to Hummers for the 2008 race.

  Im not ready for 43rd yet but in time there are a few kits I'd like to have.

 Question??  I was looking at a trans kit to build a 911 GT3 LM but cant figure out witch is the doner kit..  any ideas??

Can only imagine they lost a lot of money - race being cancelled that late... Which American team - the Robby Gordon outfit? Or weren't they coming again this year? Can only imagine, bar the financial aspect, how peeved they must've been. All the preparations... Wonder if it will still be the same feel if they move it to South America. Btw, slightly o/t, did you read Rcae to Dakar by Charlie Bohrman yet?

PMA = Province Miniature Automobiles - they do 1:43rd. First kit I have from them. Having only completed two 43rd's, I'll pass on this one for the time being, but it looks an awesome little model. Next in my 43rd attempts might well be the Hornish 2002 Panther racing IRL car - allways liked that scheme!

williamsfw28 wrote:

April 15th 2008 to lets say Jan 15th 2009 ( end date subject to change)

That give me more than enough time to over commit. 

I'm in....dunno what yet, but I'm in.