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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 06/09/2015 :  16:08:16  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I am building two examples of this in the Sebring livery based on the last kit by Mike Craig. One will be high detail and the other with engine detail. Please contact Mike for order information and lead time. Do not contact me directly.

Edited by - PeterW on 08/21/2015 08:52:10

PeterW

USA
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Posted - 08/16/2015 :  14:12:59  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The high detail will now be one of the most detailed projects in 1/43 scale that I have attempted to date. After many hours spent with the MFH 1/12 GTO projects I have decided to do a similar presentation on at least one of the two kits. It will feature a removable body which will reveal a fully detailed and mostly scratch built chassis and drive train. The chassis will be constructed of brass and aluminum.

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The body is prepared for the new brass doors, bonnet, trunk, fuel filler flap and water flap. Once these are fabricated the body will be thinned to make it as light as possible.
Edited by - PeterW on 08/16/2015 14:14:19
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the.x.man

New Zealand
877 Posts
Posted - 08/16/2015 :  17:58:02  Show Profile  Visit the.x.man's Homepage  Reply with Quote
This is going to be quite some undertaking, Peter - and an extremely interesting project to watch :o)

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jeanpaul

France
149 Posts
Posted - 08/17/2015 :  14:41:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Nice project Peter

JP
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/17/2015 :  16:19:27  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jeanpaul

Nice project Peter

JP


Thanks ;)
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/17/2015 :  16:23:15  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The fun begins...











A bit rough at this stage but ready for refinements and brass panels. Then on to the scratch built chassis.
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jeanpaul

France
149 Posts
Posted - 08/17/2015 :  23:48:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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gege

France
128 Posts
Posted - 08/18/2015 :  11:00:47  Show Profile  Visit gege's Homepage  Reply with Quote
whaou interesting project !!!!
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F1tommy

USA
218 Posts
Posted - 08/21/2015 :  08:33:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looks great but wouldn't the BBR model be a better base as it has photoetch window frames?(although the BBR body needs some modification). I admit I am not a fan of Esprit 43.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/28/2015 :  17:41:01  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote

A resin body won't work in this application [at least not for me]. I prefer the metal...much more workable. The window frames will most likely be made of brass and nickel plated. I haven't made that decision yet.

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Looks great but wouldn't the BBR model be a better base as it has photoetch window frames?(although the BBR body needs some modification). I admit I am not a fan of Esprit 43.
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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 08/28/2015 :  17:56:49  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote




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