Paint colors for the Revell/Monogram Ford GT Kit #0565 ?

[Safire6]

I'm just starting this build this and would like to know what colors to paint the engine, suspension, main body floor, etc. Does anyone have any color reference pics of this early Ford GT? TIA.

 

[vamach1]

Here are some excellent reference photos of a 65 GT40.

[Safire6]

Thanks vamach1!

[Rich Chernosky]

Steve, I did this kit some time ago and posted it here.  Some color help but mostly build stuff. I have my build notes and instructions as well. Here is the link to my build:   http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/152448-1964-ford-gt/

 

[Safire6]

Wow, thanks for that link Rich! Very helpful! And the period photos of the 1:1 car from Gramps46 are awesome! I'm going to look into replacing the side glass (as you and vamach1 mentioned in the link) with something else although I don't know what at this point. 

I got this Revell/Monogram kit a couple years ago. When I opened the box and saw the kit instructions, I had a dejavu moment. I must have built this model when I was very young, around 11-12 years old probably. Although I don't remember finishing the model, those instructions must have been imbedded in my brain. It was like a flashback in time for me. I also found some notes on building it here: www.alexkung1.com/scale/fordgt/index.htm  that will be helpful to me.

Thanks again!

 

[vamach1]

I built the Revell/Monogram kit a long time ago.  Here’s another view of a real one.

[Safire6]

Thanks again vamach1! That last pic shows exactly what I’m looking for. 

[Oldcarfan27]

After seeing the movie, I've got a jones to build the Ken Miles Le Mans version. 

[Safire6]

I ran across this website which has lots of period GT40 pics and some of the restored car...

https://www.dhrofgo.com/sold/1964-ford-gt40-prototype-gt105-one-of-the-most-original-and-significant-competition-gt40s-to-ever-come-to-market/