Lotus 49

[chrissmith]

Coming together nicely Paul. It’s great to see great results from a rattle can. But then again with all those years of experience shows😁

[2whl]

Jul 20, 2024 12:05:45 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I get a kick out of watching these kits that already have so much detail packed into the straight of the box get built up. Progress is coming along in good fashion in this one starting with that engine.

Thanks Joe

Jul 20, 2024 17:00:14 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Excellent work on the tub. Instrument panel and steering wheel look wonderful. 

Thank you, Kyle

Jul 20, 2024 21:36:08 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Coming together nicely Paul. It’s great to see great results from a rattle can. But then again with all those years of experience shows😁

Thanks Chris


I spent some time routing brake lines.




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[project510]

My favorite part of these kits might be all the brake hardware haha. I've tried many times to copy this in scale and its so hard haha.

[joelw]

Paul,
The cockpit looks fantastic. The shift linkage with the wooden shift knob and the Lotus logo on top is a nice touch for sure. Are you going to be wiring the Instrument panel?

joel

[2whl]

Jul 23, 2024 15:15:53 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
The cockpit looks fantastic. The shift linkage with the wooden shift knob and the Lotus logo on top is a nice touch for sure. Are you going to be wiring the Instrument panel?

joel

Thanks Joel.  I'm still undecided about the wiring.  On one hand I'd like to do it out of the box.  On the other, it screams for that added detail.

[joelw]

Jul 23, 2024 15:25:55 GMT -5 2whl said:

Jul 23, 2024 15:15:53 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
The cockpit looks fantastic. The shift linkage with the wooden shift knob and the Lotus logo on top is a nice touch for sure. Are you going to be wiring the Instrument panel?

joel

Thanks Joel.  I'm still undecided about the wiring.  On one hand I'd like to do it out of the box.  On the other, it screams for that added detail.

Paul,
  I see. But isn't the back of the instrument panel visible when looking into the cockpit?
Joel

[2whl]

Jul 23, 2024 15:40:48 GMT -5 joelw said:

  I see. But isn't the back of the instrument panel visible when looking into the cockpit?
Joel

Joel, when the surround is on, the wires would not be visible.

[joelw]

Paul,
My mistake. So in reality wiring the dash makes little sense once the surround is on.

joel

[kyledehart5]

Great work as usual. I also love the brake assemblies on these kits. They look so nice. Everything’s looking really nice!

[handiabled]

Good gravy, even the caliper detail looks smashing!

[kyledehart5]

I love the attention to detail on these so much. Like the little shifter pocket. All the right touches throughout.

[Medicman71]

Wow! That's a really cool build.

[2whl]

Jul 24, 2024 8:32:42 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Good gravy, even the caliper detail looks smashing!

Jul 24, 2024 15:13:18 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

I love the attention to detail on these so much. Like the little shifter pocket. All the right touches throughout.

Jul 24, 2024 15:29:27 GMT -5 Medicman71 said:

Wow! That's a really cool build.

Thank you very much guys.


Since it is time to start adding delicate bits on the chassis, I decided to decal it now.  Then I got the firewall ready to have the engine bolted to it.





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[handiabled]

I really like the color you chose for the body. This is coming together fantastic!

[kyledehart5]

That is beautiful. The iconic car getting the finishing touches on its iconic livery. Just Wonderful Paul.

[deafpanzer]

WHOA! Catching up here and I really love the colors!

[joelw]

Paul,
oh what a perfect paint job, and even more so when Chris posted reminding us that it's from a Rattle Can no less. I can't even come close to your results owning 3 Grex Genesis Air brushes. And looking at those added to details on the engine bulkhead having different tones of Aluminum between them and the bulkhead just adds that much more realism to your build.

joel

[2whl]

Jul 28, 2024 3:10:40 GMT -5 handiabled said:

I really like the color you chose for the body. This is coming together fantastic!

Thank you Brent.  

Jul 28, 2024 4:53:40 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That is beautiful. The iconic car getting the finishing touches on its iconic livery. Just Wonderful Paul.

Thanks Kyle.

Jul 28, 2024 9:11:47 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

WHOA! Catching up here and I really love the colors!

Thank you Andy

Jul 28, 2024 9:47:10 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
oh what a perfect paint job, and even more so when Chris posted reminding us that it's from a Rattle Can no less. I can't even come close to your results owning 3 Grex Genesis Air brushes. And looking at those added to details on the engine bulkhead having different tones of Aluminum between them and the bulkhead just adds that much more realism to your build.

joel

Thanks for the kudos on the paint Joel.  



It's time to start adding bits to the chassis.  First the shocks and upper control arms.  Then the lowers and the uprights. 







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[project510]

Beautiful for sure, Paul. Excellent work as always.

[kyledehart5]

Paul, at your current rate of building you’re going to have to build more than 3 for this group build. LOL!! Beautiful work. Looking fantastic.

[joelw]

Paul,
Your skill level is certainly the equal of Chris's as the two of you are on a level just way above most of us, especially me.

The front suspension looks fantastic to say the least with not a single issue in sight. But what really catches my eye (only see out of my right eye these days), is the slight variation in the Aluminum metallics for different pieces. I'm still trying to figure out of the containers for the brakes and clutch are a different shade of paint, or molded that way.

joel

[2whl]

Jul 28, 2024 22:46:57 GMT -5 project510 said:

Beautiful for sure, Paul. Excellent work as always.

Thank you James

Jul 28, 2024 23:30:55 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Paul, at your current rate of building you’re going to have to build more than 3 for this group build. LOL!! Beautiful work. Looking fantastic.

Thank you Kyle.  I'll do 3 to start with, then I need to get back to my other started kits.  But I do have a couple of open wheel kits that qualify, so you might see some more.

Jul 29, 2024 9:46:09 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
Your skill level is certainly the equal of Chris's as the two of you are on a level just way above most of us, especially me.

The front suspension looks fantastic to say the least with not a single issue in sight. But what really catches my eye (only see out of my right eye these days), is the slight variation in the Aluminum metallics for different pieces. I'm still trying to figure out of the containers for the brakes and clutch are a different shade of paint, or molded that way.

joel

Thank you very much Joel.  But I don't think I'm on a higher level.  I believe the kits I'm working with are on another level.  If you where able to examine one, you would know what I'm talking about.

The reservoirs are actually grey.  I primered them with my metal etch primer and left them that way.  I liked the way they looked.


MFH wanted me to mate the engine to the chassis, then put on the trans, and then put on the rear suspension.  But I thought it was going to be easier to do the entire power train first, then mate it to the chassis.  So here is the power train so far.







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[kyledehart5]

That’s brilliant Paul!! Your drivetrain is a model all by itself.

[moparman18064]

There is some beautiful detailing put to use on this build. I am enjoying this.

[joelw]

Paul,
The finished engine/trans/suspension looks just amazing. As I've said numerous times, it's nearly impossible to actually tell model from the real deal.

As for your decision to prime the clutch and brake reservoirs gray and leave them that way, was the right decision.

jpel

[handiabled]

Simply outstanding! I'm glad this isn't covered by body work it looks too good!

[chrissmith]

Outstanding stuff! You’re doing an incredible job on this Paul.

[brandonk]

Excellent work. This is a beauty!!

[2whl]

This is one of my favorite pictures of this car.  You can see the suspension and tires working through the corner 

Jul 29, 2024 17:50:25 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That’s brilliant Paul!! Your drivetrain is a model all by itself.

Thanks Kyle.  

Jul 29, 2024 18:06:54 GMT -5 moparman18064 said:

There is some beautiful detailing put to use on this build. I am enjoying this.

Thanks Rich.  

Jul 30, 2024 7:29:58 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
The finished engine/trans/suspension looks just amazing. As I've said numerous times, it's nearly impossible to actually tell model from the real deal.

As for your decision to prime the clutch and brake reservoirs gray and leave them that way, was the right decision.

jpel

Thanks Joel.  It was like you said about different shades.  It gave it contrast.

Jul 30, 2024 9:48:35 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Simply outstanding! I'm glad this isn't covered by body work it looks too good!

Thanks Brent.  That's one of the pluses about this era of F1.  You get to see the engine.  I drove this car in GP Legends quite a lot.

Jul 30, 2024 10:34:51 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Outstanding stuff! You’re doing an incredible job on this Paul.

Thanks Chris.  Just trying to keep up with you !!


The engine was mated to the chassis last night.  Now it's time to start putting more details bits on it.


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[Steve Zuleski]

Looking 1:1 scale to me, wow!