24 hours of Le mans - any entrant, any scale

[Gramps46]

Fujimi kt of the Dome Zero RL(1979 Lemans)

That Dale is a masterful build of the Dome Zero.  Congratulations.  I have the kit but have not tackled it yet but yours is certainly an inspiration.

[Rich Chernosky]

On 4/29/2022 at 1:50 AM, 935k3 said:

This the Fujimi kt of the Dome Zero RL(1979 Lemans)

 

 

Wow...I recently aquired this kit in another livery. I already had this one but many of the decals were flaking off.  It was done a long time ago.  When I opened the new kit it had both liveries so now I have a new decal sheet and am re-doing my original build plus  the new one.  Yours is definetly inspiration. I didn't know you could add all that detail. Thanks for posting your build. It will be great reference. 

[williamdp]

OK, if nobody is going to show Alfa's, here is the MFH Hiro 1969 Le Mans 33/2.

 

 

 

[Rich Chernosky]

1 hour ago, williamdp said:

OK, if nobody is going to show Alfa's, here is the MFH Hiro 1969 Le Mans 33/2.

 

 

 

Wm...that is simply stunning...thanks for posting it. 

[Gramps46]

I have been waiting patiently to see this Alfa.  It was well worth the wait William.  Exceptional.

[williamdp]

Thanks guys ?  And I have to also thank the late MQ for designing and printing the snake and the Lucas lion (see top photo).

Now, since we are in longtails, how about a Maserati (1/24 Aardvark resin kit, Le Mans 1960)

 

Made the front wheels "steerable", also a few modifications here and there, but most importantly replaced the "Herb Deeks" wire wheels by outside laced ones from our Portuguese wizard Fernando Pinto.

 

[Gramps46]

This is truly a beautiful build and photos William.  

[Rich Chernosky]

Kind of an odd looking car but you have made it into a masterpiece.  Great job Wm. 

[Pierre Rivard]

On 5/31/2022 at 12:31 PM, williamdp said:

Thanks guys ?  And I have to also thank the late MQ for designing and printing the snake and the Lucas lion (see top photo).

Now, since we are in longtails, how about a Maserati (1/24 Aardvark resin kit, Le Mans 1960)

 

Made the front wheels "steerable", also a few modifications here and there, but most importantly replaced the "Herb Deeks" wire wheels by outside laced ones from our Portuguese wizard Fernando Pinto.

 

Wow William, both the Maserati and the Alfa are simply stunning builds.

The Alpha looks like a beast of a car. Wonderful how cars all looked different from each other back then. 

 

[1959scudetto]

On 5/31/2022 at 3:25 PM, Rich Chernosky said:

Wm...that is simply stunning...thanks for posting it. 

Absolutely marvellous Alfa Romeo, William - this proves again the fact that the 60's had the most wonderful racecars (at least for me). 

Edited June 2, 2022 by 1959scudetto

[1959scudetto]

23 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

This is truly a beautiful build and photos William.  

x 2: Very nice model of the "birdcage" in longtail form!

[Ben Brown]

A few of mine. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

Revell Ford GT

Hasegawa Mazda 767b

Fujimi McLaren F1 GTR

Fujimi Porsche 917K (I guess this one counts, as it was used as a camera car for the movie, IIRC.)

Fujimi Ferrari F40

 

[1959scudetto]

Very nice models, Ben ! The 917 K #20 participated in the 1970 Le Mans race with Jo Siffert/Brian Redman (DNF).

[Pierre Rivard]

My modest contribution...just to keep this thread moving. 1971 winner, OOB Fujimi kit.

 

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  Sorry I missed this thread before.  Here is my 2016 LeMans GTE Pro class winner Ford GT using the Revell Germany kit as a starting point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[bbowser]

My only Lemans car to date, plan for a few more.  Audi R10 TDi - 2006 overall winner.

[Gramps46]

Well done Bruce.  Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

[1959scudetto]

Here is my version of the Porsche 907 longtail which was runner-up (2nd place) in  1968 behind the Gulf GT40 of Rodriguez/Bianchi. Driven by the Swiss Steinemann/Spoerry, they beat all the factory 908s.

I reworked my old crappy Heller 908 for this one:

[Gramps46]

Really a good looking 907LH.  Your efforts to convert the Heller kit really paid off.

 

[Ben Brown]

I finished this Tamiya 956 from the ‘84 Le Mans race a few weeks ago. I used Indycals decals and Classic Racing Resins rear wheels. I found out late in the build that the car was actually a short tail 956, but I didn’t want to spend another 50 bucks on a resin conversion and replacement decals, so I’m just living with it.

Ben

[Gramps46]

Very clean and well done build.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Brudda]

On 4/12/2022 at 5:56 PM, Brudda said:

Ok I’m in…Ferrari P4 1/12 model factory hiro kit. 

 

[Gramps46]

Very well done and realistic.  If we had smell-a-vision I be smelling hot oil.

[Brudda]

20 hours ago, Brudda said:

 

Thank you Gramps 46. This was a build of passion. When I was a kid I loved the ford GTs but the Ferraris were so beautiful. This was my first model factory hiro kit and it was very intimidating. Just took my time and it came out. Now I really like mfh kits. Doing a lemans winner right now. Another mfh Ferrari in 1/24. Making it a touring car. 

[Gramps46]

I am looking forward to seeing this "little boat" when it is done.