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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:38 am
by Hawkmoon
:th: :th: :cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments guys :cheers2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:13 pm
by Hawkmoon
:banana: :banana: The build continues with the fitting of the front and rear suspension . I splatted one of the box's at the rear with glue by accident so its a respray job for tomorrow now :eeek: :bash: :boom: :boom: :banana: :banana:

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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:41 pm
by jchrisf
Looking awesome Andy!
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:50 am
by Hawkmoon
:th: :cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments Cris :thumb2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:11 am
by Bdiddy
Looking great Andy! You’re making good progress, coming along nice & steady :thumb2: :thumb2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:28 am
by LWWales
Looking great mate!

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:05 pm
by Hawkmoon
:th: :cheers2: Thanks for looking in both and your comments :thumb2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:12 am
by WordenB
Just doing the same car in Fujimi 1/24, it's good but this is something else! Excellent work, thank you for sharing your build.

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:07 am
by Hawkmoon
:cheers2: thanks for looking in and your comments :cheers2:

Yh I did a Fujimi a while back there not bad little kits and capture the subject well .

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:37 pm
by Hawkmoon
:banana: :banana: Assembly continues with the cockpit. Still more to add here like rivets and PE. The seats were painted charcoal grey and then the pre-glued sequins were attached to look like the real cars seat . The discs were there to try and keep the driver cool to try and get a flow of air through the seat as the cars ran very hot .Most cars had silver disc's but I have also seen gold discs too on some cars. :banana: :banana:

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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:40 pm
by jchrisf
Very nice Andy! Those seats are molded so well they look real.

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:44 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Interesting info about the seat rings...would think they would get hotter with a metal bezel like that :think:
Anyhow, yours are looking great. Tedious work there

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:00 pm
by Hawkmoon
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:44 pm Interesting info about the seat rings...would think they would get hotter with a metal bezel like that :think:
Anyhow, yours are looking great. Tedious work there
:scratch:: The seats were just a strip of cloth down the centre with the air discs and the sides were padded around the frame :scratch::

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:22 am
by Twokidsnosleep
Hawkmoon wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:00 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:44 pm Interesting info about the seat rings...would think they would get hotter with a metal bezel like that :think:
Anyhow, yours are looking great. Tedious work there
:scratch:: The seats were just a strip of cloth down the centre with the air discs and the sides were padded around the frame :scratch::
Sounds comfy :tongue:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:51 am
by Bdiddy
Love the high detail of the seats, supposedly the drivers said that the GT40 seats were the comfiest race that they had sat in yet they really don’t look comfortable at all haha

Great work so far Andy

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:52 am
by Hawkmoon
:th: :th: Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments :thumb2: :thumb2:

@Bdiddy The drivers all sweated like pigs even with the sets as they are. The radiators are all at the front apart from the oil cooler. So two armoured pipes without insulation ran inside the central propshaft type console along the floor. These pipes being un-insulated radiated heat throughout any race slowly cooking the driver alive :eeek: :eeek: :thumb2: :thumb2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:52 am
by Hawkmoon
Hawkmoon wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:52 am :th: :th: Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments :thumb2: :thumb2:

@Bdiddy &Twokids The drivers all sweated like pigs even with the sets as they are. The radiators are all at the front apart from the oil cooler. So two armoured pipes without insulation ran inside the central propshaft type console along the floor. These pipes being un-insulated radiated heat throughout any race slowly cooking the driver alive :eeek: :eeek: :thumb2: :thumb2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:20 am
by Miiqqula
Seats looks some awesome :th: :th:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:18 am
by BigWall
Very nice work as always.

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:03 am
by Hawkmoon
:cheers2: :cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments both :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:57 am
by digger303
Wow seats look so real. :th: :th: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:14 pm
by Hawkmoon
digger303 wrote: Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:57 am Wow seats look so real. :th: :th: :cheers2:
:cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments Digger :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:19 pm
by Hawkmoon
:th: Havent forgot this build just lost my mojo for a couple of days but heres some progress. The seats have been fitted after the seat belts were added along with rivets and etch detail. The roll bar has only been dry fitted for now. :thumb2:

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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:51 pm
by jchrisf
Looks awesome Andy!
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 1:56 am
by BigWall
It looks great! The detail kit was totally worth it.

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:41 am
by Bdiddy
love those disc brakes, they look sensational. great progress Andy :pistols:
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:12 am
by Hawkmoon
:cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:13 pm
by LWWales
Loving the progress! That engine is amazing!

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:19 am
by Hawkmoon
:cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone :cheers2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:53 pm
by Hawkmoon
:banana: :banana: Ok got the doors together today and added the etch inner door cards. Started adding etch and parts to the next part of the assembly :banana: :banana:

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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:08 pm
by Hawkmoon
:banana: :banana: Work continues with the dash. :banana: :banana:

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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:47 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Oh wow :jd:
The metal bits and bobs look great :banana:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:52 pm
by jchrisf
That looks awesome Andy!
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:47 pm
by BigWall
Looking nice!

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:07 am
by Bdiddy
That dash is gorgeous!

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:34 am
by Hawkmoon
:cheers2: :cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone :cheers2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:25 pm
by YumYum
This is awesome! Keep up the good work on this one

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:02 pm
by Hawkmoon
:th: Thanks for looking in and your comments :cheers2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:09 pm
by Hawkmoon
:banana: :banana: Dash is fitted as more gets added ,doors are a test dry fit. Made up the steering wheel. :banana: :banana:

ImageP8148181 by andrew purchase, on Flickr
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:32 am
by BigWall
I didn't realize how large this model is until your hand was in the picture for reference. This is going to be amazing!

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:17 am
by Bdiddy
this just keeps looking cooler & cooler Andy, the detail in the steering wheel is unbelievable :pistols:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:52 am
by Hawkmoon
BigWall wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:32 am I didn't realize how large this model is until your hand was in the picture for reference. This is going to be amazing!
:cheers2: :cheers2: Yes she is a good size thats why it was always in demand as the scope for super detailing could be used to the max if wanted :thumb2: :cheers2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:53 am
by Hawkmoon
Bdiddy wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:17 am this just keeps looking cooler & cooler Andy, the detail in the steering wheel is unbelievable :pistols:
Yes I must agree the steering wheel is way above the norm for detail and just eye poppin candy :cheers2: :thumb2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:54 am
by LWWales
This is amazing mate! The detail you're adding blows me away!

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:20 pm
by Hawkmoon
LWWales wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:54 am This is amazing mate! The detail you're adding blows me away!
:th: Thanks for looking in and your comments :cheers2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:31 pm
by Hawkmoon
:banana: :banana: Made up the front radiator but did not glue in place as it will be a different color to the main body like the oil tank situated where the spare was placed. There are still some etch straps,pipework and fittings to fit at the front but there going on after paint. Added all the remaining etch and parts to this sub assembly so its now ready for paint,decals and 2k. :banana: :banana:

ImageP8168193 by andrew purchase, on Flickr
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:00 pm
by jchrisf
Looking great Andy! I didn't realize it was a big 1:12 until I saw your hand holding it the other day.
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Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:07 am
by Hawkmoon
:cheers2: Thanks for looking in and your comments Criss. yh 1/12 is about as big as Iwill go these days just the right size for detailing and display :thumb2: :cheers2:

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:10 am
by Gary30
Damn Hawk! I can't wait to see the paint going down on this one.

Re: Magnifier Ford GT-40 mk11 1.12

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:33 am
by LWWales
Love seeing an update on this one. I'd never heard of KA before this, do they do much for other cars?