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250 GTO Tourist Trophy 1963 G. Hill "One Off"

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David

109 Posts

Posted - 03/23/2012 : 16:04:33

I was pretty sure about that.
And - AMR instruction were done at the beginning of the 80s when the photographic evidence was less than complete. Anyway good shots of the rear of 4399GT are quite common nowadays. Never trust instructions, even those of recent kits.

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 03/23/2012 : 18:41:00

quote:
Originally posted by David

I was pretty sure about that.
And - AMR instruction were done at the beginning of the 80s when the photographic evidence was less than complete. Anyway good shots of the rear of 4399GT are quite common nowadays. Never trust instructions, even those of recent kits.

Well...what can I say. You did a good job of picking up the decal error but left out the fact that it is a RHD version and therefore the filler would be on the right and the oil sump door on the left. AMR simply didn't do a good job on this one, and I fell into the trap myself. The fact that this kit was done in the 80's is not an excuse.

When I make an error [and after 25 years it's rare] I happily admit it and make sure it's corrected.

Here is another example of the [incorrect] AMR version:

And the model [corrected] when it was done as a Le Phoenix:

Edited by - PeterW on 03/23/2012 21:25:06

David

109 Posts

Posted - 03/24/2012 : 01:21:43

Actually when I wrote about the wrong number position I felt that something else was not quite exact. That because the number was exactly where the fuel cap must be, so it made me ring a bell.

Lotus87

France
14 Posts

Posted - 03/24/2012 : 13:49:17

Sorry for the poor picture quality but here is the answer

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 03/25/2012 : 16:38:46

Thanks guys...the correct position is resoundingly clear ;)

Blanchimont

Belgium
85 Posts

Posted - 03/30/2012 : 03:18:00

Very well done Peter.

David

109 Posts

Posted - 03/30/2012 : 10:23:26

It's going to be an impressive model. But just have a look at the front window frame, there's an edge needing to be smoothed.

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 03/30/2012 : 11:59:57

quote:
Originally posted by David

It's going to be an impressive model. But just have a look at the front window frame, there's an edge needing to be smoothed.

Good eye you have David...that will be "cleaned up" after I do the initial wet sand and polish. I am aware of it ;)

David

109 Posts

Posted - 03/31/2012 : 13:25:42

Can't wait to see the model finished.
It will go to a good home you know LOL.

David

109 Posts

Posted - 04/02/2012 : 02:59:28

Anyway the traces of the two paint hands are still quite visible; also the area of the new oil filler door is less than neat.

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 04/02/2012 : 08:10:09

quote:
Originally posted by David

Anyway the traces of the two paint hands are still quite visible; also the area of the new oil filler door is less than neat.

It's too early to make that call...I have not finished the body work. The paint is a perfect match. The clear coat is not blended yet so it reflects light due to the higher gloss.

David

109 Posts

Posted - 04/02/2012 : 08:19:43

I see. Thanks a lot.

David

109 Posts

Posted - 04/02/2012 : 13:56:06

I just love models presented on a simple "tarmac" surface.

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 04/02/2012 : 14:29:55