2009 Peugeot 908: The Lions roar to Le Mans glory

I'm still working on the Aston Martin DBR9 08 LM winner (still struggling with the kit), I wanted to really get this guy going.

I thought I was gonna need to bring at least one more build to the Ferrari Expo this coming April (so the deadline is the 24th I believe), so this is gonna be a very delicate build of the winning Peugeot 908 that ended Audi incredible streak of dominance at Le Mans. I was also very blessed to get to see the 908 at Petit ealier this year and almost got hit by it as they were pulling the car out of the garage with a golf cart. but with that I got some up close pics of the car and having a good spot in needing to fix the front window

This is a Studio 27 kit and was limited to only 200 kits worldwide (according to StradaSports).
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4260.jpg

the car ran a different aero package at La Sarthe from the previous years
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4263.jpg

all the parts are in order and in check, not too many, but all have to be in carbon just about (including the body)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4269.jpg

the decals are not bad, I wish they were cartograf, but life goes on
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4270.jpg

the big problem is the chrome decals, everyone is broken :evil:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4273.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4274.jpg

but not to really worry, S27 included a Chrome decal sheet and a template sheet (I bought an extra just in case :lol: )
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4276.jpg

let the fun begin.

cheers,
Steve

next update will be the test fitting

yeaaaahhhh !! one I'll be watching very closely !
you got a new fan chosing this lion :)

I'm have to admit I have been looking to get this exact kit - can't wait to see how it turns out.

I've just bidded on a SMS Audi R10 so that will be my first Le'mans R1 class car.

Ill definetly be following this one. Hey if you did get run over by the Peugoet, you could have got some awesome under carrage shots!!!
I always wondered if the whole body was unpainted Carbon. Cant wait to see what you do!!!

I will be carbon fibering the entire car, it was bare CF

this was how close I was to being hit, I was up against the fence
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/steve2933/2009%20Petit%20Le%20Mans/Road%20Atlanta%20Paddock/100_2671.jpg

I did get a nice poster from the Lions, also got to meet Montagny, Sarrazin, Minassian, and Lamy.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Wasted%20Space/100_4280.jpg

Not a bad way to go, at least its a sexy car & not some idiot in a toyota corrolla

Hey Steve,

Yes! Another one I'll be keeping an eye on. I have this one too but highly doubt it'll even get started by the Ferrari expo. Was trying to decide whether or not to try to CF the whole thing, I'll let you be the Guinea Pig!

Mike

Yeah!! Great project! I have been thinking about building this model and this will be a great place to learn! :)

Gonna watch this one closely. Fantastic subject!

TIM

Darn pedestrians - always getting in the way..... :rolleyes:

:) looking forward to more :thumbsup:

Looks like a cool build. I was going to mention the chrome s27 decals, but you were quicker. I've used them before and they look decent. Keep us posted.

did a quick mock-up all the parts fit so work can begin

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4291.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4292.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4293.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4296.jpg

there is a small problem with the taillights (they are not suppose to be square Studio 27 )

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4297.jpg

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/steve2933/2009%20Petit%20Le%20Mans/Road%20Atlanta%20Paddock/100_2674.jpg

more later,


cheers,
Steve

Are you going to fill the panels lines on the front wing which aren't on the real car in your photo.

Hi

If you need pics of which way the carbon fibre points just ask. They are not one uniform direction all over the car!

Flemming

Good luck with this. With all the carbon fiber this is a mighty project.

There are lot of people wathcing closely - for sure.


Robert

this is a really cool looking subject! I will also be following this build closely.

Stuart

Robert, just sent the order out to SMS for the decals :lol2: got 5 just to be safe.



Are you going to fill the panels lines on the front wing which aren't on the real car in your photo.

I'm not really sure which panel lines are you talking about, for the little aero pieces on the sides, I know Peugeot only ran the one on the bottom and I filled the top one.



If you need pics of which way the carbon fibre points just ask. They are not one uniform direction all over the car!

Flemming


I was able to get alot of closeup shots of the Peugeot in the Paddock earlier this year, although if you have any cockpit views, that would really help me out.

The Rims have been cleaned and painted, went with Krylon Brilliant Silver and its quite a good color.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4303.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4298.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4301.jpg

gonna let the paint dry for throughly and paint the wheel nuts.

one down, one to go, anyone else want to do it :D

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4332.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4333.jpg

I had to scribe some new panel lines in both of the front wheel arches as S27 forgot to put them in.


I also have both side mirrors, wheel arch covers, and wheel arch ground effects carboned, I have already used around one full sheet, got a fresh set of SMS carbon coming soon :D


cheers,
Steve

Nicely done :thumbsup:

Which SMS pattern did you use here, Steve?

I like the CF job! Nice! The wheels are fantastic looking and look really close to the 599XX or F430 GT. It will be perfect if i could replicate it for my f430s!

Ro

Nicely done :thumbsup:

Which SMS pattern did you use here, Steve?

normal twill weave 1024.

gonna use 1020 for the rear wing and supports because from pics, the pattern is larger than on the car.

well since the weather is gonna be crap here for the up coming week, I'll put up all the work done so far :)

everything awaiting clearcoating
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4340.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4341.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4344.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4347.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4350.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4352.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4355.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4356.jpg

snow is being called for, I also don't have a Semi-gloss clear, so I'll have to go to the hobby shop when the weather clears.

but while waiting, gonna start working on the brakes, race seat, interior, rear wing (and supports). as well as prepping the main body, alot to still come

cheers,
Steve

Awesome Stuff!!! Thats gonna be one hell of a CF job, im glad your doing it.
Looking good, cant wait to see more

Looking good so far Steve! I trust you're making patterns for the rest of us to copy when you're done! Keep up the great work.

Mike

I mean near the 'P1' marking on the front wing.
on your photos the floor of the car seems to be a solid piece of carbon fibre.
However, the model has panel lines and rivet holes. I can't see these panel lines and rivet holes on your photos of the real car.

I mean near the 'P1' marking on the front wing.
on your photos the floor of the car seems to be a solid piece of carbon fibre.
However, the model has panel lines and rivet holes. I can't see these panel lines and rivet holes on your photos of the real car.

ok, Peugeot factory teams ran a different aero package at Lemans in 2009 and it was the only time they ran that package.

the one they ran at Petit (which was the real photo) was the 2008 and normal package Peugeot has run. I can assure you that panel line was on the Le Mans version car, the panel lines Studio 27 missed were already corrected by me on the front wheel arches, I don't believe the line going straight down is correct but it was to late when I saw it and I only hope near all is not visible in final assembly.

cheers,
steve

Looking good so far Steve! I trust you're making patterns for the rest of us to copy when you're done! Keep up the great work.

Mike

haha mike, actually with the car not being an F1 car, the decals for almost the whole body are flat which makes for very easy templates, I just traced the designed and cut, pretty easy

ok, sounds like you know what your are talking about.
I will sit back and watch the show.

Off to a great start so far. Nice work on the CF decls, great topic.

Earlier in the build, I was mentioning that Studio 27 made the wrong design for the taillights



there is a small problem with the taillights (they are not suppose to be square Studio 27 )

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4297.jpg

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/steve2933/2009%20Petit%20Le%20Mans/Road%20Atlanta%20Paddock/100_2674.jpg




well after much work, I have made it into the more corrected version of the car :cool:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4359.jpg

cheers,
Steve

Rivet counter! :evillol:

j/k :)
nice attention to details :thumbsup:

Rivet counter! :evillol:

:grinno::grinno::grinno:

nice work so far spike!

I did get a nice poster from the Lions, also got to meet Montagny, Sarrazin, Minassian, and Lamy.



Bet you didn't get a silly photo with my mate Pedro...LOL! :)

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/cinqster-photo/LeMans2009Lamy-1.jpg

Really nice model, enjoying the build so far.

haha classic!!!!! :D

I'd kill to go to Lemans some day, for now I will settle with going to Petit again next year lol

If you ever get the opportunity Steve, go for it!

I've just booked the ferry for next year - I think this will be my 13th visit!:evillol:

The Le Mans Classic is excellent too - there's nothing to beat the sight and sound of a 917 flying past at night.

The start of the livery

The chrome decals are pretty good, its a pain still especially around the front headlights, luckily I only have to do one more. I did the best I could on a very complex shape of the front headlight.

it stinks that S27 made the blue way too dark, the blue should be much lighter.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4361.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4363.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4365.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4367.jpg


from the pics, the chrome and the white look very bumpy and wrinkly, but its from the CF decal :)

cheers,
Steve

2nd front wheel arch is finished, This one was more of a nightmare as the both White decals ripped while carefully working on them, also the chrome section behind the tire crinkled bad while working with both decals, I had to cut the bad one out, and cut to perfect size a new one, I think it went ok all bit for one spot, I can't complain because it still looks pretty good.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4371.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4372.jpg

as you can see the small damage
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4374.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4373.jpg

what both need is bulb detail and the cover and they are done
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4375.jpg


thanks for looking,

Cheers,
Steve

Nice work Steve. I really like the detail you put on the inside of the fenders with the carbon kevlar decal. Have you considered cutting the blue off of the decal and painting it instead?

Looking good so far!! That Xbox logo looks very pixelated, is that from the decal sheet?

Nice work Steve. I really like the detail you put on the inside of the fenders with the carbon kevlar decal. Have you considered cutting the blue off of the decal and painting it instead?

thanks Mike, I would only screw it up if I did :lol2: but I believe some of the more experienced painted could do it. I'm just not that skilled enough to do a paint job like that.



ashman, yeah it was the decals, S27 screwed that one up, they also didn't use cartograf decals (which was odd with a limited kit).

Seat now finished, Scale Motorsport hardware

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4381.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4382.jpg

cheers,
Steve

with Studio 27 being pretty wrong on the interior, I'm having to make some modifications which has slowed the progress.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4394.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4395.jpg

and when you have trouble finding interior pics, you use cheats cheats :D should be very clear what movie this was, one of the best movie/documentaries ever, and youtube helps

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4386.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4388.jpg

the front end is all finished as well
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4396.jpg

cheers,
Steve

did a quick mock-up all the parts fit so work can begin

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4293.jpg

there is a small problem with the taillights (they are not suppose to be square Studio 27 )


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hnyZCjx_Tgo/Syyqp80M1hI/AAAAAAAAIFo/LtMUkdDmxTE/peugeot-908hdifap-01.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hnyZCjx_Tgo/Syyq-vWd6wI/AAAAAAAAIF4/Kiq0NLqE1GI/s640/DSC04078.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PvLDsC2pRvk/Sn78ADsEkhI/AAAAAAAAMjE/HY67SLXloR8/s640/DSC02380.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PvLDsC2pRvk/SmkHVn4IRxI/AAAAAAAAKNM/TpBWKfL9DDw/s640/DSC02093.jpg

cheers,
Steve

Great build, at last another 908 Builder! I am just loving the detail!
I have made quite a few as slot cars and have noticed that s27 took the easy way out on some of the detail.... Most disturbing is the length of the rear fender. It seems that s27 used the same parts for 07, 08 and 09 where as on 09 the fender was a lot shorter and the air intake pod was modified for that reason. The interior is probably the old version too.

Your car is coming along great! Well done!!!

Fola

Great build, at last another 908 Builder! I am just loving the detail!
I have made quite a few as slot cars and have noticed that s27 took the easy way out on some of the detail.... Most disturbing is the length of the rear fender. It seems that s27 used the same parts for 07, 08 and 09 where as on 09 the fender was a lot shorter and the air intake pod was modified for that reason. The interior is probably the old version too.

Your car is coming along great! Well done!!!

Fola

I've detailed a few of the changes '07 to '08:

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/peugeot908-5.html

dont mean to butrt in here, but Renaissance has Just released the LM2009
version of the 908 and I think it looks pretty good... will surly be getting one!!

http://www.renaissance-models.com/images/catalogue_CD_1-24eme/24-29_Peugeot_908_Hdi_FAP_1er_LM2009-1.jpg

http://www.renaissance-models.com/images/catalogue_CD_1-24eme/24-29_Peugeot_908_Hdi_FAP_1er_LM2009-2.jpg

http://www.renaissance-models.com/images/catalogue_CD_1-24eme/24-29_Peugeot_908_pieces-6.jpg

fola

damn I should've waited for Renaissance kit :(

that version looks alot cleaner than S27's although the side vent is from there Qualifying trim.

the race has the full side vent open for cooling,

damn I should've waited for Renaissance kit :(
that version looks alot cleaner than S27's although the side vent is from there Qualifying trim.
the race has the full side vent open for cooling,

Yes it does LOOK cleaner, lets wait and see what the real thing is like ;-)
I still think your WIP is great and completed it will be a fantastic model!

Keep it up!

Fola
you have a picture of the "Open side vent" vs closed? or do you mean that "1/2 Cover"

Yes it does LOOK cleaner, lets wait and see what the real thing is like ;-)
I still think your WIP is great and completed it will be a fantastic model!

Keep it up!

Fola
you have a picture of the "Open side vent" vs closed? or do you mean that "1/2 Cover"

the half cover, in the race itself, the cover was not on, so leave it off for the race version.

I just like how the Renaissance version is just more properly done instead of S27, although the one little problem I've seen with some of the instructions on the kit is some of the pieces like the mirror supports, steering wheel, and a few other pieces that are not suppose to be photoetched and that thin.

I'll be able to get a few pics of what the inside looks atleast from the directions :lol:

a big thanks to Mike for the rear diffuser pics so I can remake the correct version ;)

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4461.jpg

yeah got bored so I jumped on the model and did something for once, Now that I've seen the Renaissance directions, I can get working on the Cockpit.

cheers,
Steve

ok finally made some progress on the interior, no where near 100% perfect as S27 used the 2007 chassis "which was prolly still wrong also" I went off as few of the references I had and followed some of the Renaissance-Models instructions on their 908 kit.

anyway I still like it
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4474.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4478.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4481.jpg

cheers,
Steve

finally the cockpit is just about finished, have to add some wiring after its put onto the body.

its is no where near 100% accurate thanks to S27, I obviously did the best I could. I hope everyone enjoys the look of the car so far.

The Steering wheel was modified with more buttons.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4497.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4487.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4490.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4494.jpg

cheers,
Steve

and so it begins, I will post pics once its complete

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4508.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/Spike2933/Work%20in%20Progress/Peugeot%20908/100_4512.jpg

cheers,
Steve

Looking good so far, great detail on the cockpit, did you use Top studios electrical connectors? That main body panel looks like its going to take awhile, i feel your pain. My FXX monoque is a pain to CF. Cant wait to see what it looks like!!

Looking good so far, great detail on the cockpit, did you use Top studios electrical connectors? That main body panel looks like its going to take awhile, i feel your pain. My FXX monoque is a pain to CF. Cant wait to see what it looks like!!

yes the connectors are from Top Studio. but so far the CF has been working great, although SMS sort of changed the color on their newer decals of 1024, its not as metallic as the last and it shows, but still looks good

I think the Peugeot 908 is a cool looking car and you are doing a nice job on it!

Mark

Nicely done, Steve :thumbsup:

Another super project coming along nicely. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

yes the connectors are from Top Studio. but so far the CF has been working great, although SMS sort of changed the color on their newer decals of 1024, its not as metallic as the last and it shows, but still looks good

Yes ive noticed that too!!! i was doing a piece on my FXX then went to get a offcut from my composites pile, & the old Cf was alot more silver, i checked the numbers at the bottom & they were the same but completelty different. I do prefer the new darker CF it looks alot more realistic upclose.

thanks Mark and Steve for the compliments, after 2 days of work so far, all that is left is the rear bonnet, the cockpit, and the kevlar rear tire wells. and so far everything this is looking great, very little cracks so far and everything smooth, it might be too good to be true

cheers,
Steve

Dont jinx yourself now! LOL. This is coming along fantastic! Great to watch this build though i think I might hold out for the Renaissance kit. Cant wait to see this one finished!