Matra MS650 Le Mans 24h build

[JonMW]

So as the great race starts tomorrow, and as I always do I will try to build a Le Mans car during the race. This year the car is a Matra MS650 that where driven by Beltoise and Courage at the '69 race. The model is a resin kit from Profil 24, the kit is not the best, so I have cheated a bit by prepping the body and getting some primer on. Everything is set ad just waiting for the start.

[Indy1977TX]

Very nice and I like the spotter's guide posted on the cabinets.

Jordan

[JonMW]

So just over one hour in to the race and the build I have gotten some color on the body. The plan was to use Zero Paints French blue, but as I couldn't find my bottle I went with Tamiya X-14 Sky blue.





Will need to get the decals on ASAP and then clear and start on the interior and chassis.

[harveyb258]

Looking nice so far Jon

Cheers, H

[JonMW]

Four hours done, just 20 to go and what a race it has been so far. The decals are on, wasn't the best I have used, where a bit hard to get to conform to the surface. But a lot of Micro Sol helped. Now need to get some dinner and let the decals dry before the clear coat.

[adamg1987]

amazing id never be able to complete a build in 24hours keep it up

[RE60B]

yeah! it is on air!

cheers

[JonMW]

Thanks for the comments!

Clear coat is on! Now time to get started on the chassis and interior.

[Bigasshammm]

Wow.

[JonMW]

To add a bit of wear to the interior it was first painted in Alclad aluminium followed by some chipping fluid then green zinc chromate, more chipping fluid and finally flat black. After letting everything dry the paint was removed from some areas that the driver would come in contact with.