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1/8 scale Lotus 72 Options
roymattblack
#21 Posted : 07 March 2020 11:06:30

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The main tub is taking shape now. Side panels fitted, front and rear upper panels in place and the pumps etc added. The kit provides no wiring for any of those parts but I have some really good reference images so I've added some, still more to add.

The gloss black body parts are a total PITA - fingermarks, dust, smudges... Everything shows as soon as you touch it.
I'm forever cleaning and polishing it but it will just have to get a really good final buff and shine when it's complete.
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#22 Posted : 09 March 2020 23:17:43

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Looks good so far Roy, all the cleaning will pay dividends later.

Al
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#23 Posted : 10 March 2020 14:25:15

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Just spotted this one !! BigGrin Selfishly I tend to head straight to the "F1 members build diaries". Great start. Interested to see how these 2 builds go.
Malc.
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#24 Posted : 10 March 2020 21:10:13

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Thanks for peeping in chaps.

The front frame section is now just about sorted.
Lotus were very 'tidy' with their pipework and wiring back in those days as Chapman was convinced that ANYTHING out of place would affect aerodynamics and performance.
Hence, most of the plumbing and cables etc were inboard and as such aren't seen on a model.

Anyway, gearbox now also assembled.
The instructions for this section are a total joke.
There are several parts shown with just an arrow pointing at where they are meant to fit, but NO actual guide.
Fortunately, my Haynes manual provided the answer - once again...

BTW - the red 'rusty' look to the edges of the discs is actually nowhere near as bright as the pics makes it look.
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#25 Posted : 11 March 2020 21:48:55

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Nice work Roy, looking good so far, well done. ThumpUp

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#26 Posted : 13 March 2020 15:03:57

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Still moving ahead with the Lotus.

Most of the rear suspension has been added now and I've started building up the main engine block.
There will be lots of extra wiring and plumbing added later on as the kit doesn't really have much.
Surprising for a model that is so large.

Roy.
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#27 Posted : 14 March 2020 10:18:51
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Nice work Roy, I’m sure when you start adding or the wiring and plumbing it will take it to the next level. Roy style.Love Drool

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#28 Posted : 15 March 2020 12:57:19

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More great progress Roy
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#29 Posted : 15 March 2020 16:51:29

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Thanks for peeping in chaps.

There's more bits added to the engine and I've started putting in some of the assorted missing wires etc - still more to add.

For a bit of fun I applied a few of the decals just to see how it looks. So far, so good but getting the long gold lines on with a nice sweeping curve is a bit of a challenge.

Engine now fitted permanently to the main tub...
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#30 Posted : 17 March 2020 21:00:02

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Moving ahead and the front assembly is now also fitted.
I've added more in the way of missing wiring and pipes but there are still more to go.
Also, some decals literally just added to the other side of the car.
Those long sweeping lines really ARE a pain...

I'm just starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.
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#31 Posted : 20 March 2020 18:39:32

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Another little update for those following...

This one now has all the main body parts painted with around 8-10 coats of gloss black, all sanded between.
The 'shine' really doesn't show when a camera uses flash, but TBH - there are currently a mountain of finger marks that need polishing out at the end anyway.

This one should be done and dusted in the next few days.

GUESS WHAT - the Ronnie Peterson version is next.
The last pic shows the kit with a few remaining decals/parts from the current Fittipaldi build.
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#32 Posted : 22 March 2020 17:27:41

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Getting near the end now.
I have to say that the decals are a NIGHTMARE...

The gold lines are very fine and applying them in neat 'sweeps' and other shapes has taken literally 8 hours as the model is so large, any 'wobble' in the lines really shows.

Mind you, I have to say this model is incredibly impressive looking. It really is HUGE even though the pics don't really show it.
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#33 Posted : 26 March 2020 22:16:09

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Just catching up with your progress Roy and its really looking the businessCool

Al
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