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1/8 scale Lotus 72 Options
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#1 Posted : 28 February 2020 13:13:43

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Off we go on this one.
OK, the big McLaren isn't finished yet but it's mainly now down to the bodywork etc which is being attended to.

I've got two of these big Lotii to build - one for Fittipaldi and one for Peterson.

I contemplated building the two together but there are SO many parts and the boxes are so big, I decided it would probably end up in chaos, not knowing which box I should be working from at any given time.

Anyway - Fittipaldi's car first...
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#2 Posted : 28 February 2020 17:29:39

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Looking forward to this,Love a JPS Lotus

Al
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#3 Posted : 28 February 2020 18:09:16

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Cool. I have one of these in my stash.I will look forward to watching what you can do with this one Roy.Are your decals usable.Mine are shot.


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#4 Posted : 28 February 2020 18:14:22

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Hello Carl.
This kit must be REALLY old, as the instructions etc are all labelled and badged as Revell.

Fortunately. the original decals look ok, but there's an additional - and MUCH better Cartograf set in the box too.

I've actually got FOUR of these to build - two in JPS livery and 2 in Gold leaf.
Should keep me busy for a while...LOL
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#5 Posted : 29 February 2020 11:02:51

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Well, I've made a start...!

Ok, it's only the seat now trimmed in leather while I was waiting for paint to dry on the McLaren...
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#6 Posted : 29 February 2020 16:05:47

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Another bit...
I've foiled the cockpit tub and now the seat is fixed in place.
The foil was a tad fiddly as the tub has lots of awkward angles but got there in the end.
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#7 Posted : 29 February 2020 23:56:16

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Look forward to these coming together Roy and coming from you I know they will turn out to be stunning builds. Good luck with it all....Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool

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#8 Posted : 01 March 2020 18:13:55

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Off to a great start RoyCool

Al
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#9 Posted : 03 March 2020 23:06:04

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Righty-ho.
McLaren sorted so now it's all go on the two Lotus 72 builds.

I'm going to get a bit ahead on this one before starting on the second car as any errors or hiccups I find along the way, I can hopefully avoid or rectify on the other model more easily.

I've added wiring to the back of the dash - the kit has none.
Astoundingly, I also found that the kit provides NO decals for the dash gauges.
Once again, I printed my own along with the chassis plate that goes on the dash.

In case anyone is wondering, the centre gauge is supposed to be mounted askew. I've found that most race cars do this as it appears to make the needle reading easier to understand at a glance.
Apparently, at optimum power the needle will be around vertical.

Anyway, on we go.
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#10 Posted : 04 March 2020 09:49:26

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Drool Impressive stuff Roy. Will be following ThumpUp
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#11 Posted : 04 March 2020 12:32:26

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Only a small bit today.
Side body tub panels assembled, primed yesterday and now painted black.
Need to leave them to harden before fitting them to the cockpit.
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#12 Posted : 04 March 2020 17:36:20

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Taking shape nicely nowCool

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Looking great Roy! I wish I could churn out models of such high quality at the fast rate you do.
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#14 Posted : 04 March 2020 18:52:15

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Great stuff as always roy
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#15 Posted : 04 March 2020 20:36:37

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Thanks chaps.
The apparent speed of builds is a fortunate side effect of being retired, and building for anywhere up to 8-10 hours a day... (and an incredibly supportive wife)Love
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Very nice work Roy. Love Love Drool

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#17 Posted : 05 March 2020 00:17:58

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Impressive as always Roy, looking superb.....Drool Drool Drool

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#18 Posted : 05 March 2020 12:55:31

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Absolutely top work as usual from you Roy.

Whath type of alu foil you used to coat the frame?

It's my idea to made your same work on frame of my 312T4.
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#19 Posted : 06 March 2020 08:44:41

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Hi Roy, following with interest love your work maybe I will build a car, never built one but your work does impress me.

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#20 Posted : 06 March 2020 09:10:59

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Many thanks you guys.

The ally interior on the tub is made using Bare Metal Foil. Quite easy to apply if you take your time.

Roy.
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