1/12 Ford GT40 (remodelled)

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1/12 Ford GT40 (remodelled)

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Hi all got this back out of the shed, can you guess what I'm going to do with it.

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Hi all well it cleaned up fairly well, just got to strip the paint next.

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What I'm planning involves using these

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I'm watching this one as I have this kit to build soon. Any input or ideas will be helpful.

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It's going to be a rocket car?!
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How did you get that so quick.
Ben here is the original build.
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I have a full build log if anyone is interested I could post it.
I have it stripped (now just have to strip the paint off.
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I found something better to power the GT40 than some marker pens and some plumbing spares.

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Here's a quick mock up ( I'm thinking of using some led's and have it hovering)

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Can't decide on colour gold, blue or pink.
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Re engined for the new era in carbon free motoring... :thumb1: :cheers2:
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More work on this.
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:th: :th: :th:
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More work on the GT 40000

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Wow… That was unexpected! Looking super cool though!
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More progress

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Added some lighting effects.

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That's really cool!
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More done to this and a question would the primed bit be going too far also is it better with the end bit or not.

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Kinda got the feeling that its a insane Back to the future car.. Looks cool!
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