Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Welcome to@Gjk who visited me yesterday for a quick check over his lovely SE, on which I sorted out a couple of issues. It's fair to say he's had a rocky start to Esprit ownership, but it's all coming good now. And thanks so much for the lovely gift that arrived today! A firm favourite of mine; how did he know? And finally the request. I've seen some pics of Grahame's hobby, and they're pretty astounding! So, Grahame, get some posted here, as I know people will love them... 4 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Oh, that little hobby!… well here goes… to start the Lotus 49, no need to mention really… 1 9 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 This Tamiya kit was MASSIVELY modified from the original after a visit to the beaulieu museum, where they very kindly take a lot of close up photos of the car (chassis 003). Second was the Lotus 72D, again another Tamiya kit, and yes modified… 5 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 4 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted October 23, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Stunning work! Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 A bit of a leap to the 90 tee’s…. Thanks @Sparky. This is a first. I don’t show off my models. I only build them for myself. 1 5 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Love the 641 Ferrari…..surely one of the beautiful F1 cars of all time!!😎 Fantastic model making skills Sir!!👏👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted October 23, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 They need to be shown mate - especially to an audience like this! Amazing attention to detail. 1 1 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I really appreciate all your kind words. I only build these models for me, and never to “show them off” Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I have a Porsche on the building board at the moment 😳. I think I can get away with it on this forum as it was the 1976 Le Mans class 4 winner. 1 3 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Amazing, stunning attention to detail! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Thanks @stephenwhyte I really enjoyed building the Ferrari, the carbon fibre was both challenging and rewarding. 1 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 And this is my take on the mighty Tyrrell P34 2 2 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Thanks Bibs, it’s the only reason I do it! I love adding all the bits to make it more “real” that were missing from the original kit. Thank you for the kind words @Sparky. You did prompt me into this… 😃 2 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM tomcattom Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Great modelling skills there 😲 I particularly like that Tyrell 👍 Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 23, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I can/will post more if people out there want? I only have a couple of more complete models to show though. These models usually take (me) about a year or more to complete. Thanks @tomcattom I really enjoyed the P34, loved all the A/N fittings on the oil and fuel tubes. 2 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPx Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Yes please....we want more! Stunning Quote Loving Lionel and Eleanor......missing Charlie and Sonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 24, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Here are a few pics of a europa that was originally a left hand drive kit. The europa was meant to be in jps livery but the gold decals were so brittle they just disintegrated when put in water - shame! 1 1 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 24, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 The europa was meant to be in jps livery but the gold decals were so brittle they just disintegrated when put in water - shame! 1 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 24, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Here is the Ferrari 312B. I think this is my least favourite kit as nearly all the engine detailing is hidden! 1 2 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Great pics and awesome models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Gjk Posted October 24, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Thank you @exeterjeep 👍 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) You'll have to change those carbs as all right drive Europas had Dellorto carbs Edited October 24, 2021 by jonwat 1 Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Gjk Posted October 24, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 😆 I did not know that! Think I might just have to put that error down to “artistic license”. note to self:- carry out better research in future! 2 3 Quote It’s only metal, it cannot win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM RobinB5 Posted October 24, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 @Gjk, unbelievable craftsmanship, what beautiful models. The detail is so precise I half expected them to be fully operational!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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