Fujimi 1969 GT40

[ukfiveo]

Been a member for a while but not posted much,  I have had limited time to build anything recently but now due to world events I find myself with plenty of spare time. 

This is actually the 68 version of chassis 1075 built with Shunko decals as the 69 #6 car.  Zero paints were used for the blue and orange. The Firestone tyre decals fell apart, replacements on order. Really enjoyed it despite my less than youthful eyes these days.

 

 

[Justin Porter]

Looks great! Those Zero paints really nail down the Gulf hue.

[vamach1]

Looks awesome.  I am second guessing using the wide tires on my 1049 build.  Are you getting decals from Fireball Modelworks? I hope to see some more builds (of GT40's) if you have any more kits.  I have enough to last me many many months even with more unexpected free time.?

[ukfiveo]

My decals came from Hiroboy in the UK. These Fujimi 40's are a rare thing these days. I do have the Trumpeter 66 car though......

[afx]

Nice build.  Did you lower the stance?

[ukfiveo]

No, built oob. It does sit nicely

[vamach1]

2 hours ago, ukfiveo said:

My decals came from Hiroboy in the UK. These Fujimi 40's are a rare thing these days. I do have the Trumpeter 66 car though......

Like many builders I have done some hoarding over the years. ?Not shown are about six more more including the Revell version which I have mostly used for transkits to include a Mirage, 66 Sebring roadster, the Thunder Valley 69 Lemans and CMA kit I recently finished.  It will be interesting to compare the MENG to the Trumpeter kit. Needless to say neither one will be perfect but unless the Meng is really bad I am sure I will get one.  After all - I bought the 1/16 Bandai kit off Ebay but did not pay a fortune.

[peekay]

Excellent!

[ukfiveo]

Awesome stash ?

[vamach1]

3 minutes ago, ukfiveo said:

Awesome stash ?

Thanks.  I limit what I build (Mustangs, Cobras, GT40 and a few Panteras) but scale wise I have everything from 1/87 to 1/12.  I still build some 1/43 kits but not very often.

[Safire6]

7 hours ago, ukfiveo said:

Been a member for a while but not posted much,  I have had limited time to build anything recently but now due to world events I find myself with plenty of spare time. 

This is actually the 68 version of chassis 1075 built with Shunko decals as the 69 #6 car.  Zero paints were used for the blue and orange. The Firestone tyre decals fell apart, replacements on order. Really enjoyed it despite my less than youthful eyes these days.

 

 

Very nice, one of my favorite subjects! Great paintwork!

[Belugawrx]

Well done !?

[tmb727]

Very nice, clean build.  Your photographic skills are pretty awesome too!

[ukfiveo]

Thank you for all the positive comments, it is appreciated 

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Gramps46]

Very nice build of this iconic Le Mans winner.

[dave branson]

Ecellent

[1959scudetto]

Very nice build of my all-time favourite sports racer (since I had owned the Matchbox Ford GT in 1965 or 66).

I have built Fujimi's  '66 LM winner and runnerup and have a lot of their kits in my stash (too much to build, too little time!):

Arii (ex-LS)	11122	1/24	1965	Ford	GT 40 (Daytona Winner)
Revell (Fujimi reissue)	7131	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk II #98 (1.Daytona)
Fujimi	12102	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk II (2. Le Mans)
Fujimi	12103	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk II (3. Le Mans)
Fujimi	12132	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk I
Fujimi	12166	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Essex Wire Monza 1966
Fujimi	12134	1/24	1967	Ford	GT 40 Targa Florio 1967 (Ford France)
Fujimi	12135	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 F. English (Spa 1966)
Fujimi	12137	1/24	1968	Ford	GT 40 Le Mans winner 1968 (Gulf)
Fujimi	12140	1/24	1969	Ford	GT 40 Le Mans winner 1969 (Gulf)
Le Mans Miniatures	124030K	1/24	1967	Ford	GT Mk IV (Le Mans winner), Resin
Mini Exotics	826	1/24	1967	Ford	Mirage JW-1 ResinTranskit (Gulf, Spa 1.)

[vamach1]

34 minutes ago, 1959scudetto said:

Very nice build of my all-time favourite sports racer (since I had owned the Matchbox Ford GT in 1965 or 66).

I have built Fujimi's  '66 LM winner and runnerup and have a lot of their kits in my stash (too much to build, too little time!):

Arii (ex-LS)	11122	1/24	1965	Ford	GT 40 (Daytona Winner)
Revell (Fujimi reissue)	7131	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk II #98 (1.Daytona)
Fujimi	12102	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk II (2. Le Mans)
Fujimi	12103	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk II (3. Le Mans)
Fujimi	12132	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Mk I
Fujimi	12166	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 Essex Wire Monza 1966
Fujimi	12134	1/24	1967	Ford	GT 40 Targa Florio 1967 (Ford France)
Fujimi	12135	1/24	1966	Ford	GT 40 F. English (Spa 1966)
Fujimi	12137	1/24	1968	Ford	GT 40 Le Mans winner 1968 (Gulf)
Fujimi	12140	1/24	1969	Ford	GT 40 Le Mans winner 1969 (Gulf)
Le Mans Miniatures	124030K	1/24	1967	Ford	GT Mk IV (Le Mans winner), Resin
Mini Exotics	826	1/24	1967	Ford	Mirage JW-1 ResinTranskit (Gulf, Spa 1.)

Looks like we have the same list.  I have MPC/IMC/Testors/ Aurora GT40's as well.  The race is on to build them is on.  At one a month it would take me 24 months. ?

[cobraman]

22 hours ago, vamach1 said:

Like many builders I have done some hoarding over the years. ?Not shown are about six more more including the Revell version which I have mostly used for transkits to include a Mirage, 66 Sebring roadster, the Thunder Valley 69 Lemans and CMA kit I recently finished.  It will be interesting to compare the MENG to the Trumpeter kit. Needless to say neither one will be perfect but unless the Meng is really bad I am sure I will get one.  After all - I bought the 1/16 Bandai kit off Ebay but did not pay a fortune.

Trade one for some 2 ply toilet paper ? ?

[cobraman]

Very nice model Steve .

[Jim N]

Great work!

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Paul Waymouth]

Very nice build and an amazing collection still to go! 

[Zoom]

Very nice!