1/12 scale GT40 coming shortly
Discussion
Seems like a big kit for the GT40 is finally becoming available.
http://www.sonicmodel.com/topicdisplay_safe.asp?To...
Scroll down, it's after all the aircraft and military vehicle stuff.
Never seen much Trumpeter stuff before but will look out for this one in particular.
http://www.sonicmodel.com/topicdisplay_safe.asp?To...
Scroll down, it's after all the aircraft and military vehicle stuff.
Never seen much Trumpeter stuff before but will look out for this one in particular.
Trumpeter kits are excellent, their latest offerings are state of the art, but I do think they are starting to get a tad expensive. Remember, these are plastic model kits, not diecast. I have a meeting with Trumpeter in a couple of weeks time, I will try and get an update on delivery date and price, but to be honest, I will surprised if it is released this year.
Tony
Tony
TvrTone said:
Trumpeter kits are excellent, their latest offerings are state of the art, but I do think they are starting to get a tad expensive. Remember, these are plastic model kits, not diecast. I have a meeting with Trumpeter in a couple of weeks time, I will try and get an update on delivery date and price, but to be honest, I will surprised if it is released this year.
Tony
Could you ask them to clarify what 1:32 lightnings they are doing? They mention a F3 but the box art looks very F1 ta! Tony
gopher said:
TvrTone said:
Trumpeter kits are excellent, their latest offerings are state of the art, but I do think they are starting to get a tad expensive. Remember, these are plastic model kits, not diecast. I have a meeting with Trumpeter in a couple of weeks time, I will try and get an update on delivery date and price, but to be honest, I will surprised if it is released this year.
Tony
Could you ask them to clarify what 1:32 lightnings they are doing? They mention a F3 but the box art looks very F1 ta! Tony
TvrTone said:
You are right, it should be the squared off tail as per the Mk.6. The box top is showing a 56 Sqn F.1. I will find out, 50/50 if they will be available this year, but good news and long overdue. But I know for a fact they will NOT sell outside the UK, so a brave choice. Better start planning the aftermarket decals!
And a new extension to put them in! I have to say Trumpeter have been brave with a lot of their releases but for a change a lot of it is good for the UK market.
TvrTone said:
Trumpeter kits are excellent, their latest offerings are state of the art, but I do think they are starting to get a tad expensive. Remember, these are plastic model kits, not diecast. I have a meeting with Trumpeter in a couple of weeks time, I will try and get an update on delivery date and price, but to be honest, I will surprised if it is released this year.
Tony
Tony,Tony
Can I be so rude as to ask what you do? This kit has been subject of much recent debate on another website as to whether it'll be based on the old GMP diecast. I think Trumpeter are brave enough to actually develop it from scratch.
) and they all look pretty good in their boxes. They generally get very good reviews in the kit magazines.According to this site
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthre...
they have progressed as far as trialling the 1/12 kit.
Hopefully we shouldn't have too much longer to wait - I've reserved a space in the display cab already !
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthre...
they have progressed as far as trialling the 1/12 kit.
Hopefully we shouldn't have too much longer to wait - I've reserved a space in the display cab already !
Thread resurrection time folks -
The Trumpeter 1/12 scale GT40 has finally arrived in the market place although it seems I haven't been keeping a close enough eye on the ball cos it looks like this thing has been available since July !!!
Anyway, order is now placed and I should be in receipt of of the kit very soon.
Display case is built and ready, but just where the GT40 will slot into the build programme isn't clear yet. Two Tyrrells and a Caterham BDE (all 1/12) are also waiting their turn under the knife.
Perfect timing for the long autumn and winter eventings when there's less incentive to get out and about with the camera.
The Trumpeter 1/12 scale GT40 has finally arrived in the market place although it seems I haven't been keeping a close enough eye on the ball cos it looks like this thing has been available since July !!!
Anyway, order is now placed and I should be in receipt of of the kit very soon.
Display case is built and ready, but just where the GT40 will slot into the build programme isn't clear yet. Two Tyrrells and a Caterham BDE (all 1/12) are also waiting their turn under the knife.
Perfect timing for the long autumn and winter eventings when there's less incentive to get out and about with the camera.
Shame SMS aren't doing a detail kit for it anymore.
SMS Website said:
Many automotive model builders have been waiting years for a manufacturer to release a 1:12th scale builder's kit of the infamous Ford GT40 MKII. So when Trumpeter stepped up to the plate and announced they would be 'the' manufacturer builders around the world took note.
Hundreds of customers placed reservations for our GT40 MKII Super Detail Kit and we have kept everyone up to date on our activities. About two weeks ago we received our Trumpeter sample kit and immediately jumped into evaluating every detail. You can imagine how excited we were to have such an early opportunity and to report back to all the customers that placed reservations over our web site.
Our first impressions were good, the only negatives we could see was the extensive use of chrome parts and the incorrect molding of seat details. The body appears to be perfect and the wheels excellent but the tires too balloon like and out of proportion. All in all not too bad for Trumpeter's first effort into the field. We felt the problems identified could easily be corrected with our super detail kit.
But in order to fully evaluate the Trumpeter kit we needed to get further into understanding it, the same way we did by visiting the Holman/Moody Garage in North Carolina last January and spending a day with Lee Holman studying the original engineering drawings taking thousands of detailed photos and hours of video. Holman/Moody was the garage chosen by Henry Ford back in the early 60's to build a team of GT40 MKII's along with the Shelby team to beat Ferrari at Le Mans.
Scale Motorsport spent a great deal of time and expense on research we felt it was the only way we could move ahead with confidence and speed knowing our details would be right on. After assembling the engine, suspension components, mounting the wheels and body we have come to the conclusion that we will not be investing our development time into a super detail kit for the Trumpeter GT40 MKII.
Our view is the kit is too 'toy-like' and regardless of the amount or degree of detail we could create it wouldn't be enough to make economical sense for Scale Motorsport, nor our customers to spend the time and money it would take to build the kit into what it should have been.
We applaud Trumpeter's efforts for their first attempt at a large scale automotive builder's kit it is a good effort, unfortunately the result is not where Scale Motorsport believes it needs to be in order for us to bring to market the type of product our reputation has been built on and our customers expect. The 1:12th scale GT40 MKII is the Holly Grail of builder's kits, and as Scale Motorsport is all about building, we encourage you to grab one of the Trumpeter kits for yourself before they are sold out. Since 1:12th scale subjects are so rare these days you will be amazed at how different it feels to hold parts of this size in your hands. And speaking of parts, the parts in the Trumpeter kit do fit extremely well, practically snapping together with little to no modification. Also make sure to get yourself a gallon of bleach, you will need it to remove all the chrome from all the parts!
We greatly appreciate everyone's interest in a Scale Motorsport GT40 MKII Super Detail Kit. The volume of reservations we received tells us there are enough interested customers out there to make our development commitment worth it, but only for the right 1:12th scale kit. Unfortunately the Trumpeter GT40 MKII is just not that kit.
Hundreds of customers placed reservations for our GT40 MKII Super Detail Kit and we have kept everyone up to date on our activities. About two weeks ago we received our Trumpeter sample kit and immediately jumped into evaluating every detail. You can imagine how excited we were to have such an early opportunity and to report back to all the customers that placed reservations over our web site.
Our first impressions were good, the only negatives we could see was the extensive use of chrome parts and the incorrect molding of seat details. The body appears to be perfect and the wheels excellent but the tires too balloon like and out of proportion. All in all not too bad for Trumpeter's first effort into the field. We felt the problems identified could easily be corrected with our super detail kit.
But in order to fully evaluate the Trumpeter kit we needed to get further into understanding it, the same way we did by visiting the Holman/Moody Garage in North Carolina last January and spending a day with Lee Holman studying the original engineering drawings taking thousands of detailed photos and hours of video. Holman/Moody was the garage chosen by Henry Ford back in the early 60's to build a team of GT40 MKII's along with the Shelby team to beat Ferrari at Le Mans.
Scale Motorsport spent a great deal of time and expense on research we felt it was the only way we could move ahead with confidence and speed knowing our details would be right on. After assembling the engine, suspension components, mounting the wheels and body we have come to the conclusion that we will not be investing our development time into a super detail kit for the Trumpeter GT40 MKII.
Our view is the kit is too 'toy-like' and regardless of the amount or degree of detail we could create it wouldn't be enough to make economical sense for Scale Motorsport, nor our customers to spend the time and money it would take to build the kit into what it should have been.
We applaud Trumpeter's efforts for their first attempt at a large scale automotive builder's kit it is a good effort, unfortunately the result is not where Scale Motorsport believes it needs to be in order for us to bring to market the type of product our reputation has been built on and our customers expect. The 1:12th scale GT40 MKII is the Holly Grail of builder's kits, and as Scale Motorsport is all about building, we encourage you to grab one of the Trumpeter kits for yourself before they are sold out. Since 1:12th scale subjects are so rare these days you will be amazed at how different it feels to hold parts of this size in your hands. And speaking of parts, the parts in the Trumpeter kit do fit extremely well, practically snapping together with little to no modification. Also make sure to get yourself a gallon of bleach, you will need it to remove all the chrome from all the parts!
We greatly appreciate everyone's interest in a Scale Motorsport GT40 MKII Super Detail Kit. The volume of reservations we received tells us there are enough interested customers out there to make our development commitment worth it, but only for the right 1:12th scale kit. Unfortunately the Trumpeter GT40 MKII is just not that kit.
Red Firecracker said:
Shame SMS aren't doing a detail kit for it anymore.
Hmmm, wasn't aware of that and it puts a slight dampener on things but the deed is done and in fact the kit has just arrived (ordered at 4pm yesterday, arrived before 11am today - thanks Relish Models)As the SMS guys pointed out the body is very nice indeed and I'm sure it will turn into a decent model.
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