Toftdale

This just popped up on my YouTube feed, it may not be stock. - Andy https://youtu.be/bx4l1hbb9HU

Sculpting has never really been my thing (primarily due to a lack of talent). However ever it's been really fascinating reading your step by step guide and quite clearly being able to see how each element adds to the final piece. Thanks for sharing - Andy

Absolutely flawless

Hi John, great progress (you've obviously enjoying the build). I believe it would be easier to make rubber mats as opposed to carpet; and probably more in keeping with the car. My suggestion would be make a paper template, transfer to the thinnest styrene sheet you have, or preferably lead foil or similar and just paint it rubber black (tamiya XF85) if you've got some. You could try flocking if you really wanted carpet (this to me is something of a dark art and I have never really been satisfied with my own results) - Andy

http://uscp-ua.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=779, never heard of the company, but the photos look impressive

After I posted this, I suddenly thought I hope I've not offended anyone , because someone obviously likes them and I apologise if I have. However I think rs2man has summed it up perfectly as to me the heart and soul of a Cobra is as much about the engine (ie a thumping great V8) and the brutality of it as anything else.

It's a Kobra, which is a Z3 with a body kit which the manufacturers described at a tribute to a cobra (at least they had the dignity not to call it a replica). They also do a equally unconvincing 250Swb. If ever you see one for sale they never post a photo of the side profile, because like you said the Z3 doors are a dead giveaway. Also if you look at the interior of one you may notice the airbags aren't very period.

The build and the photos look Ace . love the Haynes Manual, nice touch

As Keith said the colour really suits her, lovely build. Andy

You're making swift (and enjoyable to watch) progress on these two, also looks like the metal transfers are behaving themselves better than your Alpine

I've said it before but it's definitely worth repeating, thank you for sharing its a real masterclass Andy

Great build, I do admire anyone who can make the weathering on there models look natural - Andy

I assume this was for cooling, but it also had the added bonus of looking cooler

I'll almost be sad when you've finished this, because I've really enjoyed watching you this thread. Thanks for sharing - Andy

The ghost is looking great, adding figures can make a huge difference to a model (normally detrimental when I try) so I'll be watching with great interest to see if I can pick up any tips Andy PS, I have the Autokits Lotus 7 and can back up your experience, it's very basic compared to the Tamiya model.

Hi John, Great start, I had the same problem with the join between the body and flared arches. I got round it in the end by using some black wire on the finished model to look like some rubber trim between the two pieces. The Tamiya kit is vastly superior to the Gunze one. Especially the one I bought as it came with a smashed roof, so I converted that one to a Jolly!

She's an aggressive looking little beast, great job Also really enjoying watching her come together - Andy

Well back on the lotus, to give myself a bit of enthusiasm I started on centre tunnel, it took several goes to cover to a decent standard in bare metal foil, not perfect but I'm happy. However was a bit disappointed with the crome I used on the hoop between the carpet and tunnel as is doesn't really look any different to the ali. The carpet is form a box a pen came in, the pen was a present and I think I may have upset the sender as I was more pleased with the material in the bottom of the box than the pen. This is were I might have got over excited, I decided that the flange between the bell housing and the engine wasn't good enough, so I have removed the gearbox with a razor saw and made a new flange for the bell housing. This will also make it easier to paint, hopefully my maths is correct and the width of the saw cut is the same as the width of the new flange I have fixed a small magnet to the engine and a small washer to the flange with the idea that it will a good fixing but will allow some rotational movement to ensure all fit correctly. Next thing to improve is the clutch release mechanism using brass and styrene sheet, a vast improvement but very fiddly. Thanks for looking Andy

I've only recently joined the Forum so I have never seen this topic before. I knew I was thoroughly enjoying reading the tread (and have picked up several tips and alot of inspiration along the way). What I had not realised until I finished reading it was just how long I have spent looking at it! Thank you for posting - Andy

Just had a thought. If you got some clear sheet, for example acetate. Cut it to size of the speedo and then scratched it it might look like a broken lense and help to obscure the fact there is no dial. Or even spray the sheet with some matt clear to make it look like some condensation got in. Andy

Looks great

Looks fantastic, hopefully you've sold it by the pound

The wheels look like the Prisoner Alloys to me, which I believe were more synonymous with the K-series. Probably not as commercially viable as the Vauxhall, but it would get me grabbing for my wallet

You've got to be pleased with that, as Nick says she looks stunning

Goy to agree with everyone else, simply stunning in every aspect.