58362: Top Force from scollins showroom, GT40- one of my favorites for sure

Model: (Click to see more) 58362: Top Force
Status: Extra info
Date: 25-Jul-2006
Comments: 41

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As promised, here are some much nicer pics of the GT40. This has been a satisfying project and is as close to the original GT40 as possible using a lexan Kyosho Nostalgic shell, scratch built interior with gauges, shifter, and V-8 engine. Heavily modified Top-Force chassis using modified Hummer TA02 suspension arms, TA02 speed tuned gear set and Tamiya aluminum motor mount. Different combinations of wheels and tires have been tried. BTW- my full size car is orange hence the perfect color background in some of the earlier pics. scollins

soooooooo sweeeeeeet

Comments

steviedee

25-Jul-2006

damn good work fella ;o)

mr_pushrod

25-Jul-2006

Mmmmmm, niiiiiiice! Just need to mop up the dribble on my keyboard now

cardesigner

25-Jul-2006

OK...that does it! I'm building one too! Still waiting for you to fire it up and take some action pics!

25-Jul-2006

Absolutely stunning Steve !!. That detailing is superb - top stuff

DeeMiller

25-Jul-2006

Absolutely dazzling! Btw, it's not a GT40, it's a GT4...(Hint: 4')

chef_bikes

25-Jul-2006

Tidy job - the orange wheels just finish it off.

Rothmans Racing Team

25-Jul-2006

I just don't understand why anyone would glue bodymounts to a diecast static model.

BellysGonnaGetchya!

25-Jul-2006

I think those HPI Pantera wheels set it off just right, Good choice!!

duc748

3-Sep-2006

Good lord, what a beautiful result!!!!!!!!!!!

scollins

5-Sep-2006

Thanks, duc748!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate it

Toykid

15-Sep-2006

I would love to see this run, awesome project Steve, some great detailing. Now if only I owned an original.

dr.roberts

18-Sep-2006

Thats a really nice looking ride there. great detailing. The wheels looks a bit small but perfect to scale looks! as classic cars have smaller wheels. Superb!

scollins

18-Sep-2006

Thanks, I know about what you mean with the wheels. I studied lots of photos and these are almost right. I wish they were six spokes though!!!!!!!

scollins

23-Oct-2006

Thanks to all of you guys for your kind comments on this unique and beautiful RC model I am so proud of.

cardesigner

24-Oct-2006

I thought I was almost finished with my GULF GT2 until I dropped by just now. Oh well. More work to do! Thanks for the inspiration, I'm dedicating my GT2 build to you my friend!!

scollins

20-Dec-2006

Jun, I forgot to say thanks for the thumbs up on this car. I wish we could get together to run your Gulf-Porsche with this GT40...Thats OK just send the Porsche to me and I will take some pics of them together, lol..

rhenbelz

15-Feb-2007

Always loved the GT40, yours looks perfect!

trucker01

18-Mar-2007

Amazing!!

TA-Mark

23-May-2007

Totally Awesome!! I've been wanting to do similar in yellow/black using a TA-03R chassis in RWD only. Any tips you could give I would appreciate. Msg me.

scollins

24-May-2007

Thanks, TA-Mark! I will email you by the weekend.............

scollins

31-Aug-2007

Thanks for all the warm comments guys, i really appreciate your enthusiasm.

Road Burner

19-Jan-2008

Wow, the cars and photos are sweet my man!!

Dirt-540

3-Feb-2008

That is unbelievable! Attention to detail is possibly an understatement, it is absolutley stunning and beautiful, this is the stuff dreams are made of. Congratulations on reaching such a level!