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Post by arcticwolf on Apr 11, 2024 12:32:11 GMT -5
I guess it's a WIP. I got this in a box. It's most of a Tamiya 1/12th Lotus 49. I'm hoping there's enough of it that I can build Jimmy's 1967 car.
Stay tuned
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Post by project510 on Apr 11, 2024 13:05:46 GMT -5
If you check eBay there are a few random auctions up for misc parts. Even a partially started kit as well. What you don't have, you should hopefully be able to find for not to much. Good luck!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 11, 2024 19:31:20 GMT -5
Sweet!! Looks like a good chunk of parts there. Can’t wait to follow along.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 12, 2024 11:39:12 GMT -5
I'll be in on this.
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Post by handiabled on Apr 14, 2024 1:49:38 GMT -5
I'm on board for this build
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Post by arcticwolf on Apr 29, 2024 8:17:47 GMT -5
Some progress. The tub cleaned up OK, just sanded and resprayed it. The cockpit was a struggle. I guess it was painted with enamel, but I did get it stripped. These early Tamiya kits are a bit simplistic, and designed to be motorized, so the cockpit doesn't have a footwell as it's the battery compartment. When I did Siffert's car I rebuilt it properly, which was a bit of a waste as you can see nothing of it. On this one I just left it alone and painted it black, it really doesn't show at all. The basic tub put back together with some detailing:
Essentially the exact opposite of one of Chris's or Paul's MFH builds.
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Post by arcticwolf on Apr 29, 2024 8:21:45 GMT -5
Some innovation and detail painting but the front end didn't turn out too bad - steel pins to replace some broken plastic ones:
Indycals decals of course.
I'm getting there. Now to fix the engine.
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Post by handiabled on Apr 29, 2024 8:33:33 GMT -5
This looks fantastic given what you have had to work with!
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Post by project510 on Apr 29, 2024 13:45:54 GMT -5
That looks great!
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 1, 2024 0:19:18 GMT -5
Beautiful progress here!! That’s looking really excellent
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Post by garybrantley on May 1, 2024 21:25:10 GMT -5
Very cool! 😎 And good progress, too! 👏
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Post by arcticwolf on May 17, 2024 9:58:09 GMT -5
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Post by lyle on May 17, 2024 10:00:29 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by keavdog on May 17, 2024 10:13:40 GMT -5
Awesome! What a great finish. And starting with a box of parts that may or may not be complete... very impressive. I'm a big fan of that era of F1 cars. Great job.
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Post by project510 on May 17, 2024 15:49:19 GMT -5
I think that turned out more than just ok. Great Job!
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Post by 2whl on May 17, 2024 16:36:44 GMT -5
Great job putting that together from the box of parts, Paul.
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Post by arcticwolf on May 17, 2024 20:34:45 GMT -5
Thank you guys. The worst part turned out to be getting that yellow decal wrapped around the nose, but it surrendered in the end.
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Post by arcticwolf on May 17, 2024 20:37:17 GMT -5
I'm with you John, anything that doesn't have wings on it! (unless it's an aircraft).
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Post by handiabled on May 18, 2024 3:15:43 GMT -5
Stellar finish to this build!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 18, 2024 12:00:37 GMT -5
That looks great from here!
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 19, 2024 1:39:55 GMT -5
Outstanding work, as always. You are a wizard with getting these things put back together. Fantastic job. Hard to beat the 49 in original Lotus green and yellow.
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