Preview The Meng 1/12 Ford GT40 MK II 1966 (Large scale plastic model kit )

[@henryschmitt7577]

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE RACE CAR OF ALL TIME!!!!!! I can’t wait to see it on Saturday. Ken Miles in my opinion is one of the greatest drivers of his time!

[@stevenkelby2169]

Over what time period though? Do you mean the last 20 years, or post war, or what?

[@henryschmitt7577]

From the late 1950’s till his death in late 1966. Ken was a tank commander in WW2 also.

[@OMEGATECH]

Once again Meng has been doing their homework, a very excellent kit very methodical the way it's put together👍

[@kuartz.]

Beautiful kit! love their kits, always great quality.

[@donwest5387]

I just got and started mine. What a hoot! Plastic is a bit brittle; but, snap together! The gauntlet has been thrown.

[@bearbergmann2782]

Beautiful kit of the best looking car ever made!

[@briannicklas109]

Hey Andy - that part you called a ground effect is the firewall between the engine and back of the seats. Nice overview - thanks.

[@kenshin142]

That is a wicked kit!!! I've never built a car model, always tanks and other armoured.....so I've added this to the "To Do List"

[@kkgc5760]

everytime andy mentions slide mold, in my head: the lord of the ring orc leader saying: "the age of two plate mold is over, the time of slide mold has come!"

[@vibeforge]

Guess what... Germans already used slide molds back in 1970-ties...

[@jimworthington449]

Looks like a fantastic kit to build, but at 400 bucks, that's out of my budget. Look forward to seeing you build it Andy.

[@tony116411]

I think this kit is not at 400 bucks, this is an unpainted version. There has a prepainted version. I think that version will be 400 bucks.

[@kennethjohnritsema7019]

@@tony116411 The pre painted version cost 645€ (745$ )here in the Netherlands ,a friend of mine recently bought one 🧐.

[@stefanbirlog4622]

In belgium the unpainted one is 300$

[@donwest5387]

got mine out of China (ebay) for $200 US. One seller had 10; got the last one.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Now, we need a 1/12 Ferrari 330 P3 to go with.

[@fw1421]

Or a 512s,maybe an Aston Martin DBR1,or a D type Jag? Birdcage Maserati?🤔🤔🤔

[@sohchx]

@WikdSeafood, It exists. Model Factory Hiro produced one awhile ago. Prepare to pay close to $900 for it though and it's worth every penny.

[@xsamitt]

Just placed my order!!!!! Thank You!!!!!

[@maxbrandt6]

Sweet kit and at a big scale, quite a challenge! I'm actually hoping to get the Tamiya 1/12 scale Brabham F-1 kit in Martini Racing livery.

[@nickthurston2299]

I’m normally a 1:12th F1 car guy, but I so want this. Going to jump on your website now. Hopefully you ship to the UK.

[@Mishn0]

I think all the silver vinyl parts are braided steel lines so the only thing that would need to be painted are the connectors and fittings at the ends. How's the seams on those, it's really hard to remove seam lines from vinyl parts.

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

Wow! Intimidating, except for the precision of fit. I also enjoy your selection of music. I have an extraordinarily wide range as a classical vocalist, which enables me to sing all eight registers of the chorus. (I still require training, however.)

[@Jhayzer021]

The beast that Caroll Shelby and Ken Miles built. What a beautiful racing car.

[@scottgalloway345]

The beast the Bruce McLaren RIP, tested & raced it with Chris Amon(later to become test driver for Ferrari),Both New Zealanders, both legends here in New Zealand

[@4ngu54110tt]

Looks great Andy. Looking forward to this build in the future. 😊

[@reconranger1370]

GREAT review Andy! thanks for sharing!!

[@BOABModels]

Amazing looking kit. I will build a 1/12 car one day - I think I just need a bigger house! 😂

[@EnglishroG]

That looks like an awesome kit - hopefully you'll build it soon, Andy.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looks like a beautiful kit!!!!!!!!! 👌👌

[@stephenharrington528]

Looks a great kit by meng really good detail and it's a gt40 nice video Andy Steve 🇬🇧

[@paulcooke4069]

Amazing design & engineering has gone into this amazing kit

[@lesthiele4921]

Happy New Andy and family and crew, if it3street legal in the USA, I can see that being your daily drive to work and the supermarket, take care and keep safe and well.

[@doublenickelbob]

Time to get building them Andy! Can't wait, I just ordered one.

[@maxmodellwerkstatt2766]

Hello Andy I am currently building the Ford GT 40 and have found that the parts tree L and the parts tree H are missing. They are also missing in the unboxing performance. Please check if this is Meng's mistake. Unfortunately, I only noticed it on page 49 in the building instructions when I was looking for part L1. Greetings MAX from Hamburg

[@crazymotionride]

Oh good just what i needed, another wallet hammering.

[@mmouseav8r402]

Yesterday, I shamelessly shelled out $165 at the LHS for four kits, three Tamiya and one Hasegawa. Sometimes a wallet hammering is necessary.

[@mixererunio1757]

You really could get a nice car for that amount of money

[@cds19502]

Is this a slightly cleaned up Trumpeter repopulate? The plastic portion of the seats look a lot like the terrible seats in the Trumpeter kids. Unfortunately, the KA resin upgrade wasn’t much better. Does the KA super detailing kit for the Trumpeter work on this kit as well?

[@fw1421]

Didn’t Trumpeter already make this kit? Re-box of the Trumpeter model?

[@freemanautomotivedesign8536]

That is what i want to know

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Very nice Andy

[@jonathanneeld7210]

Andy does anyone make the correct shade of blue for this version of the GT40 or will we have to mix our own? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@Brady.John87]

Amazing kit

[@justinm.1185]

Oh my! I must get one!! I hope its not limited quantities. Usually once sold out the price triples on ebay! Lol 🤣

[@lobilly]

Did you build? I cannot locate the video of the actual build.

[@robinaroundtown...2194]

Hay Andy...Robin from L.A. What do you think about the Trumpeter 1/12 in this kit...best

[@jaws062666]

I have this and the Trumpeter kit. They both are really detailed. The Meng kit has much less chrome plated parts than the Trumpeter which is a good thing as the real car didn't have much chrome. I am disappointed that the Meng kit didn't include the hood lock cables like the Trumpeter kit does. Decsls are great and include the red trim for the headlights

[@jlcotton19681]

Nice review Andy. Will you be carrying the Trumpeter 1/12 scale version as well?

[@dannymontoya9469]

Hi Andy great video. Im sure it very simple, but what is slide molding. Never heard that term.

[@subliminalstyrene811]

Old style molds were 1 top piece and 1 bottom piece, slide molding has multiple pieces that join onto the sides of the top & bottom pieces in order to be able to make things like hollow exhausts and pipes/gun barrels etc. Basically it means not just detail from top & bottom but from the sides too. Hope that helps !

[@urugamersOficial]

What a beauty!

[@hanomag251]

There was a small decal for the New Zealand Club logo just in front of the door that doesn't seems to be on the decals sheet. I guess Indycals will come up with a new set for this car.

[@cratecruncher4974]

The marketing blunders of Meng are amazing. Meng tooled the exact same kit Trumpeter did just a few years ago going head to head with their $300-$400 model against a $150 model. They could have complemented the Trumpeter version by tooling the gorgeous Ferrari 330 P4 in 1/12 and made a pile of profit. Currently the only P4 available in this scale is the resin MFH kit for $1000 and they have reissued it several times. Though not in the movie, an injected plastic Porsche 917 would be a hit in 1/12 too. Italeri seem to have the only marketing sense for the scale. I understand their 1/12 prewar car kits like the new Alfa and Bugatti 35 are very popular.

[@TheFlatlander440]

I'm surprised they didn't include a 1/12 driver figure. Nice kit though. Have you finished up that R/C wrecker model?

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

What a cool kit Andy........great unboxing review!!!!!!!!!!

[@robinwang6204]

期待Andy完工!!

[@jensrogerkristoffersen5472]

One correction; the doors do not fold up.

[@vonclod123]

How does this compare to the Trumpeter? saw it today, was tempted, do have an unbuilt Trumpeter. I guess this one is Ford approved. I was a bit hesitant seeing the bag of screws..I don't know why it bugs me(visible screws, say on bottom)..am I alone?..lol

[@vibeforge]

Trumpeter got much more chrome sprues, no spare wheel, no rubber seat pads, worse resolution and accuracy on minor details. Though it is priced sane comparing to meng toy.

[@chuckymonster1000]

I bought the trumpeter and it’s a nice kit with all the Ford badging you just got to spell the Ford out the separated the letters.I would say the trumpeter is just as nice or better. But that’s my opinion.

[@vonclod123]

@@vibeforge Hey..thanks. Yes, the Meng did have some sticker shock..I understand though, new tooling, small market. I'm sure it's a more accurate kit. I'll have to look and the Trumpeter engine and compare how improved the Meng might be. Thanks!!

[@vonclod123]

@@chuckymonster1000 Hey, thanks for your thoughts, the Meng is a bit pricey, I understand though..I can imagine licencing fees a part of that, along with new tooling,. I'm thinking on it, but no rush.

[@johndillon8051]

The photos Meng released of the assembled kit have left me underwhelmed. Visable screw heads all over the suspension and a general lack of finesse in the engine compartment. Vinyl tires? Yuck. On the shelf all closed up it will look great, opened up not so much. I would expect more for the money. Undoubtedly the aftermarket will improve this kit but suddenly you will have a $500+ project. I think I'll have to pass on this one.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool kit.

[@stevepringle2295]

I want it now!

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

I hope the molding quality is better than the Meng Dr.1 Triplane with its warped sprues...(The sprue here with the exhausts on does indeed look warped!).

[@reconranger1370]

I think its the way in which the exhaust parts are laid out on the sprue. Could be wrong, but that's what I think it is.

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

The Fokker triplane was an Wingnut Wings kit though.

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

@@dr.doppeldecker3832 Yes, and when Wingnuts produced the test shot sprues, they were perfect, not bent with broken parts like they are now...I saw and photographed the prototype at Scalemodelworld 2019, and still have the photo. It was fine. Meng have messed this up and we should treat their new releases with caution. It's also a stupid price!

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab the price is ridiculous.... I really dont understand how such a high price is reasonable?! Even if it would come with a rc upgrade (motor etc) it would still be a high price. But over 300€ just for a 1/12 scale model? So far i have build two models from Meng, the M4A3 "Victory Kiss" and the Panther "Barkmann". I got both kits for 45€ each which was a reasonable price imho. Both kits come with a lot (!) of photo etch details and resin figures. The fit of both kits was superb and the parts had zero flash. Are there any other kits beside their Fokker Triplane which are not recommendable?

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab i also heard just bad things about their Fokker, it is sad they ruined Wingnut Wings work...

[@johnmckelvey6151]

Hello, been watching your site for while now, do you have to wash the plastic before painting?

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

I like it but not worth the money to me, I have the trumpeter and I can probably buy 3 of them for the price that meng wants! I'll have to wait and buy it when it gets cheaper! Lol and great unboxing and review Andy!! I'm glad that you did a video brother!

[@Cadmium_wraith]

I just saw that kit In my local hobby shop yesterday

[@863rafael]

I wonder how that would stack up against the Trumpeteer version 🤔

[@ifoundmytv]

I've built the trumpeter version and would also like to know the answer to this

[@carsonridge8978]

OK, I'm in. Just what will the retail on this be? It's OK. I'll be sitting down.....

[@rapscallion3506]

“Cha-Ching” is the sound of Andy’s cash register. “Frump-Whoosh” is the sucking sound my depleted wallet makes.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

i think you nailed it dou hahaha

[@haytdotexe]

I hope they do a mark 4 gt40 this looks awesome.

[@sidnzrael2433]

Hello Andy, Three Kiwis; Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon (Pronounced A mon not R mon) and Denny Hulme (Pronounced Holme). Looks to be a great kit, hope the scale does the subject justice.

[@MITRotorcraft]

After seeing your review, I just had to get one. Do you plan to do a build video? Keep up the good work with the videos. Best wishes from the UK. ATB Tim

[@kentakahashi9298]

Got this kit a couple of weeks ago, I think I like the Trumpeter body better than Meng's. the shape of the headlight openings and front hood/trunk opening seems more accurate on the Trumpeter/Magnifier body as well as the shape of the rear curving under to the rear wheels. The Meng engine is way better than the T/M engine; Meng chassis components, rear axles (u-joints), and tires are better too. The Meng interior is better, especially the seats and dash board. Unfortunately for the cost of theming kit it's especially sad that they didn't get the body right as it's the most prominent part of the kit.

[@djlorean]

So you recommend to buy the Meng kit or go for Trumpeter/Magnifier + KA Model Detail set?

[@kentakahashi9298]

@@djlorean I guess it depends on what issues bug you the most. If I had a good look at the Meng, I think I would go with Magnifier and the KA parts. KA has issues too. Mostly I'm disappointed that such high end kits and upgrade sets of an epic subject are so flawed.

[@Serenityindailylife]

Am I the only one who heard the music and said damn...he's going to build it?

[@neilperry2224]

Ken miles was tricked out of the LeMans win by Ford hierarchy, all because they wanted a 3 way for. But that wasn't allowed and as Bruce McLaren was 40 yards further up the start line, he was given the win. Shelby wished he had never gone with fords idea, as it would have meant ol'tea bagger would have been the only guy to have won all prestigious 24 HR races.

[@walterdouglas9050]

Would love to see you build a WW2 German battleship or something along the lines of that. Mainly to see how you would go about doing the painting portion.

[@mikelliteras397]

Meng is proud of their models. Probably only uses 50 cents more styrene, why so much more than a 1/24th 😜. I really just want the tires to tuck up under a 69 Mach 1

[@scottmckinley752]

That looks awesome and would welcome the opportunity to build it but it is too big for my collection. I REALLY wish someone would offer a retooled 1/24 scale kit. Honestly doesn’t even have to have the opening doors just a quality fitting kit.

[@hatface547]

The fujimi 1/24 kit is surprisingly good

[@gerardcaillou5663]

Salut super top 😉👍👍👍😍🇺🇸

[@TheSaturnV]

Ken Miles won. I'll show myself out....

[@jimworthington449]

Damn straight he did.

[@larrymangold9570]

Truth

[@jaymanleonard]

Damn right he did. Makes you wonder why Bruce didn't hand him the trophy. Like Schumacher did to barricello that time. I wouldn't want to win anything that way...

[@iannicholls7476]

It looks like a lovely kit although very expensive. For that money it’s a shame that they didn’t include decals for the third car in the (in)famous 1-2-3 finish. From memory it was gold but a similar pattern to the Ken Miles car (including the red flashes) so I don’t think it would have needed a much larger decal sheet.

[@donfrandsen7778]

What a monster 1/12 scale yikes That’s crazy great video Andy!!!! Cool!!! Any word on the ship headed back to Japan with the container issues? The latest?

[@oldtown6240]

Looks like a really nice kit, but $$$$$. Although Andy at $279 has the lowest price I could find on the internet - that is still a lot money. I look forward to seeing Andy's build to see if $279 results in a quality purchase.

[@TheJimbodean67]

3 fiddy? Good lawd thats alotta money. Am I gonna buy one?.......yes......unbuilt tamiya Ferrari kit on shelf stares in disgust.

[@roberthomicz6552]

Today I'm looking for model U.S.S. New York LPD21 scale 1:350 and check the web suite you have the model.

[@MojoDevirus]

Ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh wow !!!!!! I like.

[@JHartModelworks]

nice review

[@mrzzgo0ro0na]

In youre honest opinion is the kit worth’s the huge sticker price

[@ericbader5050]

That looks like an awesome awesome model car... But why do they want so much money for these cars? Who can afford this these prices? Where do I find the link to model cars on your website?

[@trappenweisseguy27]

I wonder how this compares to Trumpeter’s version ?.

[@senna138]

Well from what I can see it comes with parts that you have to get aftermarket with the trumpeter kit. Like the spare wheel, the red front fender decals, some more photo etch parts, the blue wheel line decals. Personally for 400 bucks it should have all that plus a driver figure included..

[@uludak8468]

huh? new? this kit is out for quite a while. or did i miss something?

[@briannicklas109]

You may be thinking of the Trumpeter kit. MENG's is brand new.

[@chrisw.1457]

nice channel, just found... greets from germany, you got abo from me!

[@RJDCR]

kool RJ

[@bjorngroen]

Maybe an Idea to let Luca C do this on your channel... he's a model car builder and he did well the last time

[@guylo88]

Now all I need is a mini Christan Bale and Matt Damon to go inside.

[@besttimes3248]

How much !!

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

wow have four in all scales but 1/12 how much and how do i get one hahaha thanks scooter d

[@mikesmodels2830]

I'd like to get that kit, but I can't afford it...

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

Looks fantastic, but that price is outrageous imho.....

[@Jpriest13]

"and more slide molding."...."and a lot more slide molding"=$$$😉

[@donwest5387]

Fujimi did a batch of mk 2's in 1/24

[@theblytonian3906]

Not a car modeller or even car guy -they are just A to B tools to me, but as a boomer whose formative years were the 1960s, even I know about THIS car. I can only imagine the excitement car modelling enthusiasts must be feeling in anticipation of the release of this kit. Obvious downer, the price. I wonder how much Ford is charging to licence the (exclusive?) rights to MENG? MENG do gouge IMO. e.g. the relative price of their 1/48 Me 410s at the time of their respective initial releases, especially considering the errors in the kit spinner shapes, prop shapes, oil cooler shape, only an either/or decal option, no crew figurines and although I prefer moulded in detail, the glaring absence of PE. On the other hand, I thought their 1/35 A7V although also relatively expensive at the time, was not unreasonable all things considered about that kit. But this Ford sets a new precedent. Over AUD$450 excluding international shipping on another very competitive online site more conducive to value if shipping to my country! It has to be said, the price of this is 'steep' -understatement. One would have to the definitive car modelling fanatic to buy at that price in my book.

[@erickrueger6885]

That's a kit I would like to build.

[@johnnichols9056]

I know if you have to ask you probably can't afford it but I'm on a fixed income and can remember those races as a kid big fan of those Fords as well as the John Whyer Gulf team too. Here it comes how much?

[@texasbasementbuilds4543]

OM Gosh...YESSSSSS

[@LanceisLawson]

I'll build two 1/24 scale and have 4X more enjoyment.

[@321CatDaddy]

Yeah buddy. $400. Not as eye watering bad as a Pocher kit, but bad enough. I’m not through paying off all my 1/16 Armor kits yet! 🤠

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

They are expensive but we are $279

[@321CatDaddy]

@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters Let’s see...“Honey I know I said Junior’s glasses came next, but there’s this new car model... and it’s on sale! Just tell the boy to get real close to that homework...”

[@jwrockets]

Meng. Dang it.

[@stevenkelby2169]

What up with meng?

[@jwrockets]

@@stevenkelby2169 Located where?

[@stevenkelby2169]

@@jwrockets The same country that made the device you wrote that comment with?

[@jwrockets]

@@stevenkelby2169 Yes, but I'm trying to change my ways.

[@stevenkelby2169]

@@jwrockets 👍 🍻

[@BoxxArt]

Is this real life?

[@lehagusev583]

Мне все нравится... Кроме цены!!!!

[@evanwilcox5347]

God if only I had $300 to drop on this model

[@jordan38r]

this looks like a great kit pre order sent! btw ken miles was robbed of the win because of bullshit aco rules at the time.

[@plaguedoctorjohnson1650]

blame henry ford the 2nd not the rules

[@kennybacchus6400]

Ford GT mkll 1966’model race car

[@lukasgarage956]

I bought my bus for 300....1:1 size model.