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Post by randyd on Aug 9, 2015 14:28:05 GMT -8
Hi Folks,
My current project is an attempt to build the third place car from the '69 LeMans race, GT40 chassis 1076.
Going to post this an see if I know how to post a thread.
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Post by randyd on Aug 9, 2015 14:42:37 GMT -8
Okay, that worked, here is some more....
The scale will be 1/24th and the Fujimi boxing will be the starting point...
This kit has a pretty accurate body for the '69 car but not much else will be used.
I did find some wheels and tires from 'Lemans Miniatures' out of France that are correct for my car...
Chassis 1076 was a pretty standard Mk 1 tub produced by Abby Panels in 1968 and delivered to J.W. Automotive for completion.
Ref pics of the chassis under going restoration (Racing Icons)
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Post by randyd on Aug 9, 2015 14:50:41 GMT -8
The chassis will be built up from brass and soldered....
Will post some more tomorrow.
Thanks for looking in !!
Randy |
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Post by aurfalien on Aug 9, 2015 18:12:04 GMT -8
Wow this is sooo killer!
Looking forward in seeing more pics.
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Post by crazyed on Aug 10, 2015 3:46:14 GMT -8
Randy, I really enjoyed watching the Tow Truck come together on another Forum so I'm getting ready for another trip through Wonderland!
Ed
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Post by randyd on Aug 10, 2015 14:28:29 GMT -8
Thanks Brian, appreciate the comment !!!
Hi Ed, Good to see you here and Thank you !!
Will attempt to load a bunch of pics...
Using these sites for most of my online reference....
www.racingicons.com These guys did the actual restoration of my car and several other GT40's with good pics.
www.gelscoemotorsport.com These guys did a build blog of recreating chassis P1076, most of my chassis construction came from this site.
www.cushmancompetition.com These guys have the parts catalog for the GT40 road car online, a lot of this applies to my build.
The 1968 version of the Mk 1 tub features the crossover pipe connecting the two fuel pods in the side with a single fill cap. 
Seat framing...
Shifter and linkage.. 
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Post by randyd on Aug 10, 2015 14:43:46 GMT -8
these parts are not soldered in yet.
More work on the 'tub'...
more...
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Post by randyd on Aug 10, 2015 14:54:10 GMT -8
Front suspension will function using rbmotion working shocks..
some work on the engine firewall and door hinges...
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Post by aurfalien on Aug 10, 2015 14:55:34 GMT -8
Wow, thats hard core man. Very very cool.
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Post by randyd on Aug 10, 2015 15:06:59 GMT -8
Thanks Brian !
That is all for now,
Thanks for looking in!
Randy |
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Post by afx on Aug 11, 2015 2:25:36 GMT -8
There are a lot of great builders on this and other forums. However I haven't seen one that equals your level of detail and functionality Randy. Awesome work as always.
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Post by aurfalien on Aug 11, 2015 6:50:52 GMT -8
Yes, his work makes me think if fine Swiss watch makers of old.
The cool thing I am finding out about this hobby is that the skills translate over to other fields.
All in all, full circle.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Aug 24, 2015 9:32:22 GMT -8
See this made me get back to work on my long standing 1/16 Alan Mann AMR GT40 01/02 Build, I did a bunch of body work as the side vents are very different. I am using the same factory drawings to scratchbuild mine in 1/16 only out of styrene not brass. Really great stuff Randy keep the pics coming and I will try to get mine updated too... Chris  |
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Post by robhart on Sept 6, 2015 18:49:50 GMT -8
Remarkable craftsmanship!
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Post by randyditton on Feb 22, 2017 14:49:58 GMT -8
Hi Folks, Really appreciate you guys taking the time to comment, I will be better at replying and becoming more active here ! This thread needs some long updates..... Finishing the front of the 'tub', uprights, steering rack, and radiator...       I'll break this up into more posts....
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