Fujimi 1/24 GT40 '68 Le Mans - Any Good

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Hi there, I’m looking to branch out my modeling a bit and was looking at doing the Fujimi kit of the Ford GT40 P1075 '68 Le Mans.

I was wondering if you guys could tell me is this kit any good, does it build up ok and does it have any real problems that I need to look out for?

Cheers

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Darren-this is not the same kit (year wise) but it might be a good indication of the kit you are looking at.

http://www.briansmodelcars.com/reviews/review.asp?CurPage=1&ParentID=56&TypeOfEdit=&ReviewID=0&ReviewParentID=0&FilterModel=gt40&FilterManufacturer=24&FilterVersion=all&FilterSortBy=1&FilterPerPage=20&Submitted=no

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Check out www.modelingmaddness.com

There is a recent review there.

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Thanks for the reply and the info Bob I appreciate it

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Check this one out Darren - I think it speaks for itself.

http://www.scaleautomag.com/sca/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=51829

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Here’s one that I built no problems it builds up quite nice.

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bobbaily,

Your link led to absolutely nowhere!

Darren,

I think there was an aftermarket engine kit made for this model.

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There is an aftermarket engine made by Historic Racing Miniatures - I got mine through Strada Sports and although mine is the Targo Florio version it is basically the same and can be adapted to all the GT40s

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Sorry all-one too many 'd’s. try www.modelingmadness.com

The GT-40 build was on Monday’s ‘What’s New’ link.

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Thanks for all the information guys and fwiw I’ve placed my order for the kit. It’s only going to cost $30 AUS including postage so even if I make a complete hash of things it won’t be that much of a tragedy.

Mark and Martin those models look outstanding, thanks for posting.

Mark what colors (brand) did you use for the blue and the orange/red (wheels) on your kit?

Cheers

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darson i built this model about 4 years ago so my memory is a bit fuzzy. I know the orange was Tamiya acrylic X-6 it was a perfect match for the orang in the decals. The blue was a powder blue in a large spraycan I bought at the hardware store I believe it was Plastic coat brand.

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Mark thanks for the info I appreciate it.

Cheers

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What brand did you us?

Darren,

Try this link. They have the Gulf colors.

http://ourworld.cs.com/mcwautofinishes/paint/catalog.html

HRM engine transkit

http://www.islandcollectiblesinc.net/prod022211.htm

scroll down to descriptions at bottom of page. Good luck finding these.

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Thanks a bunch Jim I appreciate the links although I don’t think I’ll go with the engine replacement at the moment, this one is going to be OOB.

Cheers