Toftdale

Fingers crossed

Absolutely fantastic, the addition of the furrels (which I assume are just cosmetic? ) make a hugh difference to the realism

Very clean build

Couldn't agree more

Fantastic, as said before very realistic metal finishes.

It would be an ideal first kit, because the worse it's made the more realistic it will be . Not very viable but I'd love to see a Ginetta, preferably a G4.

Weathered to perfection

Lovely build and the photography not too shabby either

Stunning

Hi John, Just Googled it and you are quite clearly correct. But I can honestly say that I have never even heard of one.

Well I've finally made it to my first RFI, thanks for all the encouragement along the way - Andy

Sorry to read about this. I think most of use hear at one point have thought if I was just to.......and then 20 minutes later thoroughly wished we hadn't. Don't give up as its going to make a great piece when finished - Andy

Really fascinating, thank you for sharing

I don't know if this really counts as a spot of the day, but anyway last week whilst visiting a client I ended up in a room I have never visited before and this painting was on the wall. Apparently its been there that long no-one knows who did it or how long its been there. Whilst I can obviously recognise the Ford's and the Triumph, can anyone identify the blue car in the centre? Andy

The good news the wait is over, so I can tackle my paint run. The bad news I made it worse . Even sanded through to the white layer I not going to repaint, I'll just find a way of touching up over the white and it will join my collection of models with a good side. But hopefully I have now reached the stage were I shouldn't be able to bugger it up. The bodys finally on. Very tight fit and very glad my son was playing on his playstation with his headphones on during this operation as otherwise he might have learn a few new expressions . The metal transfers are now on, the word transfer was very debatable (and if you read this John Lambert, sorry no idea how to tag you in) these transfers do not compare to any of the other Tamiya ones I have used in the past. The other ones just apply as per the instructions, these ones seem to be under specific orders for every individual character to act differently and fight to the end. Their not perfect, but you've got to be really looking to tell. So I have just got to crome around the front and rear windows (the rest of the crome was done using Bare Metal Foil), add the lights and exhaust, what could possibly go wrong? Happy New Year to all Andy

Hi John, you're correct according to the Jeremy Coulter book the Lous 7 the engine used came from a mk1 Cortina. But what the doesn't say it what they called it at the time, because they could not have called it a pre-crossfow .

Thanks for the comment. The engine is in fact a pre-cross flow, I think it was originally a Ford Anglia Lump, but wouldn't guarantee it . As for the colour scheme still undecided. Andy

Nice save with the grill logo, it doesn't look the easiest of thing to get a decal to confirm to.

I can't offer you any advice, as I have never tried this myself. Just want to say that your second go is definitely a vast improvement (although I'd have been happy with your first attempt), especially the roof. Good work Andy

The problem with finding decent reference material is that you are never happy straight out of the box. Hence I have now improved on the engine mounts (attached to the sump on the kit). This will also allow me to fill the hole below the mounts Next the fuel pump, starter motor and alternator were represented with just blobs of plastic. The alternators done, I will be using the kits pulleys and have attached my new alternator to it with a pin. The fuel pump just needs the glass dome and wire on the top. I also intend to improve on the clutch release mechanism and would love to make the throttle assembly for the carbs, but that might be a step too far. As always thanks for looking Andy

Hi, I built their grand prix racer last year. The only thing I can add is that I found the elastic bands supplied with my kit were very sensitive to UV and the ones on the tyres and front suspension failed in a matter of weeks after sitting on my window sill.

Hi Pascal, thanks as ever for the positive input. Again I have not thought of looking for aluminium in half the places you have suggested. I found that once the shape has been cut out the aluminium it is not too bad, however turning the can into a flat sheet can be interesting to say the least. Andy

Hi Alan, guilty as changed , but there not all coke this time!

Hi, I have seen these lids before but have always dismissed them due to the dimples. Now I have seen your Lysander post I now know better. Will also be trying your wood graining technique on the steering wheel. The pencil trick should also come in handy for the carb inlet on the side of the bonnet. To my embarrassment you have even taught me a new word!. Thank you for the post, regards Andy. PS, planes are not really my thing but I was very impressed it your Lysander, then I realised how small it was and was even more so!

Hi Nick, thanks for the comments. The only additional tip I can give at the moment is that 6.5mm is pretty much spot on the radius of the bonnet. So after the initial forming I used a drill bit to tidy up the radius. - Andy