SUPERIOR MODELS 250 GTO
CHASSIS 4293 LE MANS 1963 SECOND PLACE.

I bought this kit about 15 years ago and started it about ten years ago. I put it aside when time and worsening eye sight made continuing not pleasurable. Having this year had cataracts removed and new lenses I determined to return to this project.

On opening the box the kit was a daunting project, it was not helped by the fact that the instructions are only adequate. It needs considerable care to firstly identify all the parts. I have seperated all the parts into self seal plastic bags each bag labeled to relate as far as possible to each numbered step of the instructions. The parts are minute so I always try to handle them over a box lid so that when I inevitably drop one I have a chance of finding it and do not have to spend too many hours on my hands and knees on the floor.

Despite the tiny size of many of the parts the quality is of such a high standard that building is not too difficult. In assembly of the chassis I built a jig to ensure that the wheelbase was correct and that all was square.

I have been posting an almost daily digest on
http://www.forum-auto.com/automobile-pratique/modelisme-modeles-reduits/sujet7793.htm

At present I am desperately in need of photos of the car to see what modifications I need to make to the body on the kit. Top of bonnet and right side rear in particular. Interior colours are also an area of concern. Current information suggests the rear bulkhead and inside doors a light metalic gold with grey for roof.