AMT Lola Cosworth

[kyledehart5]

Jul 25, 2024 7:28:30 GMT -5 joelw said:

Kyle,
Just an impressive update. Love how the Indy Lola Cosworth paint is turning out.

As a side note, looking at your build really brings back some fond memories of those racing years, and just how beautiful those cars were to the way the current generation of 2012 Dallaras look.

To bad that we've yet to see if ever another run of these kits. I'd buy a good 1/2 dozen of each car type as Michael at Indy Cals has plenty of decal options.

joel

Thank you Joel!! And I couldn’t agree more. I could very happily build the entire grid of the ‘89 Indy 500. Every single car from Rick Mears in the Z7 Penske down to Rich Vogler in the Jonathan Byrd March had a really great livery. But where would I put a 1/25 scale Indianapolis front straightaway. Lol

[kyledehart5]

After I got home from the races I went ahead and got a start on decals. Wanted them done before starting on suspension components and whatnot. 

[joelw]

Kyle,
You just simply nailed those decals !!!!

joel

[keavdog]

Looking good Kyle.

[kyledehart5]

Jul 28, 2024 9:55:40 GMT -5 joelw said:

Kyle,
You just simply nailed those decals !!!!

joel

Jul 28, 2024 9:58:30 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Looking good Kyle.

Thank you gentlemen. Hoping to get to some more of them tonight. 

[project510]

Lookin good! After my disaster decal experience on the Lotus 78 I always fear doing them.

[kyledehart5]

Jul 28, 2024 22:48:24 GMT -5 project510 said:

Lookin good! After my disaster decal experience on the Lotus 78 I always fear doing them.

Thank you. I know they can be intimidating. But after doing so many racecars Decals are now one of my favorite parts of a build process. Sure I still screw them up sometimes but I love doing them. I don’t get too worried about them now which also probably helps. Just keep building race cars and you’ll learn to love them too. Lol. 

[kyledehart5]

Some progress. Most of the decaling is done. Still have a few but they’re relatively simple on this car. Engine is now complete with some ignition wiring. Somewhere during painting I misplaced the rear bulkhead…it’s painted but that’s about all I know. Lol. Luckily I have 397 (a slight exaggeration) other Lolas I can cannibalize so I just have to paint another one. Then the engine can be installed. 

[406 Silverado]

That sure is a flashy yellow paint job Kyle. Gonna have to try that pink primer out when I do any more yellow paint work. Sorry to hear about the bulkhead and I know all too well what you're talking about in misplacing it. If you're like me, you'll find it right after you install the engine. lololol

[joelw]

Kyle,
So with all those 397 extra kits, and I only have two in the stash, I can see me begging to buy or trade for a few.

The engine/transmission metallics really do kick the finish up several steps on the ladder. For the decals I can see, you're doing one heck of a job laying them down.

joel

[2whl]

Nice progress Kyle. And like Joe said, you'll find that bulkhead right after you install the replacement

[kyledehart5]

Jul 30, 2024 18:55:25 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

That sure is a flashy yellow paint job Kyle. Gonna have to try that pink primer out when I do any more yellow paint work. Sorry to hear about the bulkhead and I know all too well what you're talking about in misplacing it. If you're like me, you'll find it right after you install the engine. lololol

Thank you Joe! Moving along. And I have no doubt it’ll turn up immediately after I don’t need it anymore. Lol. 

Jul 30, 2024 19:13:21 GMT -5 joelw said:

Kyle,
So with all those 397 extra kits, and I only have two in the stash, I can see me begging to buy or trade for a few.

The engine/transmission metallics really do kick the finish up several steps on the ladder. For the decals I can see, you're doing one heck of a job laying them down.

joel

Joel you just let me know if you want an Ilmor Chevy Lola or a Cosworth Lola. We have both waiting in the wings. And thank you very much!! 

Jul 30, 2024 20:30:02 GMT -5 2whl said:

Nice progress Kyle. And like Joe said, you'll find that bulkhead right after you install the replacement

Thanks Paul. And you guys are definitely right about the bulkhead. As soon as I don’t need it anymore. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Lol

[Steve Zuleski]

Beautiful work, Kyle!

[kyledehart5]

Jul 31, 2024 13:35:31 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Beautiful work, Kyle!

Thanks Steve! Making some progress over here. 

[kyledehart5]

Final dry fits took place so I could finalize the installation of the engine and suspension bits. Happy with how it all looks for what it is. Still need to sand on tires and do some more clearancing on the engine cover. It’s close but is still popped up a bit. The end is in sight now. 

[joelw]

Lyle,
The test fit looks great. Paint and decals just came out great. Looking forward to your next update.

joel

[2whl]

Looking great Kyle.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 3, 2024 9:03:55 GMT -5 joelw said:

Lyle,
The test fit looks great. Paint and decals just came out great. Looking forward to your next update.

joel

Thanks Joel! Not too bad. 

Aug 3, 2024 11:07:21 GMT -5 2whl said:

Looking great Kyle.

Thank you Paul!

[keavdog]

All right Kyle! Looking awesome - such a bright livery.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 3, 2024 14:54:42 GMT -5 keavdog said:

All right Kyle! Looking awesome - such a bright livery.

Thank you John!

[chrissmith]

Looking good Kyle! The yellow sure does pop.

[sharp]

Paint and decal work looks great, Kyle.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 3, 2024 20:05:31 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Looking good Kyle! The yellow sure does pop.

Thank you!! Getting close now. 

Aug 3, 2024 20:18:19 GMT -5 sharp said:

Paint and decal work looks great, Kyle.

Thank you very much!! 

[handiabled]

Just caught up with this again and what a great job with the engine and decals on this Kyle! It's really coming together great

[kyledehart5]

Aug 4, 2024 3:58:21 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Just caught up with this again and what a great job with the engine and decals on this Kyle! It's really coming together great

Thank you! It is actually now complete. 

[kyledehart5]

Finished! These kits never cease to entertain me. They are simple kits and the quality control was non existent from AMT/Ertl. Each one I have built has fit together differently. Lol. But I really enjoy the look of these cars, partially due to nostalgia...my first Indycar race was Road America around 1991 or 1992. But also they had a ton of great liveries as well. I hope you enjoyed the build. I know I did. I used a brand new sanding stick for sanding the tires...Interesting what the joys of digital photography have done to the tires, which don't look that fuzzy in person. I'm going to have to go hit them with smoother sandpaper now and clean them up. Looks like Mr. Rahal is overdue for his stop. LOL! 

[joelw]

Kyle,

You knocked this one out of the park for sure. Just outstanding painting and decal work. These kits are all about display presentation, and your Kraco Lola belongs right up front.

 But you also showed me that it's not necessary to do the extreme front suspension surgery, which has been holding me back for years in not starting my two kits. And when I've got the 1st built, I'll be in touch for a few more especially as Indy Cals has practically the entire field covered.

joel

[deafpanzer]

Great work on it!!!

[kyledehart5]

Aug 4, 2024 7:58:53 GMT -5 joelw said:

Kyle,

You knocked this one out of the park for sure. Just outstanding painting and decal work. These kits are all about display presentation, and your Kraco Lola belongs right up front.

 But you also showed me that it's not necessary to do the extreme front suspension surgery, which has been holding me back for years in not starting my two kits. And when I've got the 1st built, I'll be in touch for a few more especially as Indy Cals has practically the entire field covered.

joel

Thank you Joel for the extremely kind words and interest throughout the build. I just decided long ago that all that surgery wasn’t worth it on a kit like this. So I just build them for fun. If you build one of yours and enjoy it then definitely reach out. I have a few more lying around here. 

Aug 4, 2024 10:45:17 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Great work on it!!!

Thank you very much Andy. Much appreciated. 

[2whl]

Great job Kyle. It looks like Bobby went off line into the marbles before he came into the pits.