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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 01/14/2015 :  06:39:24  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
This Full Detail project will start in February with the Graham Hill #11 and Le Mans #19 versions. Please contact Mike for order information. Do not contact me directly. Special Order Only depending upon availability of the base kit. Contact Mike if you would like to special order any of the other versions shown on the color sheets.








Base Kit info:
http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/15229
Edited by - PeterW on 08/21/2015 09:05:02

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/09/2015 :  15:14:30  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Built Models available for pre order:


One only 1962 Le Mans 24hours race #19 J.Guichet/P.Noblet



Two only [Choose one version]1963 Tourist Trophy #11 G.Hill OR D. Piper #16
Edited by - PeterW on 02/24/2015 17:41:09
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/13/2015 :  07:38:56  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
From MFH Chassis test build:
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/16/2015 :  07:52:57  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
A few details for potential buyers:

Model will be presented on a very high quality Cherry base with road surface.

The body will lift off and you will be able to display it behind the chassis on a hand made body stand.

Each individual model will be assembled, detailed, painted entirely by myself and I will be available to answer questions or make modifications at the customers request during the entire process. Photos will be provided at each stage of assembly for each individual model [not a prototype].

The body is painted with a base coat / clear coat finish that is automotive grade then wet sanded and polished entirely by hand.
Edited by - PeterW on 02/16/2015 07:54:06
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/18/2015 :  06:54:45  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
We are getting very close...instruction sheets have been generated by MFH.
Edited by - PeterW on 02/24/2015 17:37:40
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/18/2015 :  07:00:01  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I will also make a no livery version available.

SOLD...Talk to Mike about special orders.
Edited by - PeterW on 03/03/2015 07:08:03
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/27/2015 :  07:05:02  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The kits arrived today...and the project commences.

The body castings are clean and accurate:





Window Frames are flat aluminum that are shaped to fit and then the profile will carefully be shaped by hand.





Wheels are now machined aluminum with steel wire that is to be cut and bent to the proper shape using small photo etched jigs.
Edited by - PeterW on 02/27/2015 21:50:25
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/02/2015 :  16:38:09  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The new style wheels are machine aluminum rims with stainless wire spokes and nipples. Each individual spoke is shaped and cut to the correct size with a jig.













A new machined valve stem will be used [here is a simple “dry fit”] Once the wheels are painted the correct aluminum color the stem will be installed.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/03/2015 :  07:00:06  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The no livery "road version" is sold. I can make one available through Mike as a special order but only as long as the kits are available.

Please specify RHD or LHD when ordering.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/17/2015 :  07:36:58  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by zibbi

Wonderful detail on 1/12 scale!
The following is a 1/24 MFH built from a friend of mine..



Thanks Zibbi...but in the spirit of keeping photos related directly to the 1/12th progress please put them in the 1/24 scale forum.

Peter W
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zibbi

Italy
141 Posts
Posted - 03/17/2015 :  08:01:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ok, sorry.. :)
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Superrfly

Canada
3 Posts
Posted - 03/17/2015 :  12:30:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Peter

Graham Hill's #11 car...Are the wheels painted a light metallic blue with polished outer rings?
Also...is the interior have painted gold areas?

Regards,

Renato
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/17/2015 :  16:28:53  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Superrfly

Hi Peter

Graham Hill's #11 car...Are the wheels painted a light metallic blue with polished outer rings?
Also...is the interior have painted gold areas?

Regards,

Renato


Yes..the wheels are tinted blue. I prefer to use a clear blue over aluminum as opposed to a solid blue paint. Factory interiors were aluminum with a hammered gold tone which is what I use, some may call it artistic license ;)
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/31/2015 :  18:40:46  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
New Version...Special Order through Mike Only. Enjoy the process!
Edited by - PeterW on 08/31/2015 18:44:06
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/31/2015 :  18:43:12  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote


Edited by - PeterW on 09/04/2015 08:40:27
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 09/04/2015 :  08:39:54  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Spoiler and boot [trunk lid] Modifications
Edited by - PeterW on 09/04/2015 08:41:45
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