dbostream Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 This kit was a joy to build in the beginning but as I got to the body it turned into frustration and anger. Anyway it is finished now but I am not pleased with the ride height and I managed to chip the paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Veeeeeeeeeeeery nice, I've seen the early Esprit in kit form but not the later version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 This was always my dream car. You have done a fantastic job , though I see what you mean about the ride height, it does look a little tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlegaiden Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Nice car - brings back memories! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 oooh... I thought you'd taken those pics on a ZX Spectrum for a second there... they resolved to nice and sharp in the end though. Very nice work, not to mention bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Very smart. Do agree about the ride height though. What about a garage diorama? Very realistic on 2 counts: 1. Most Esprits of my acquaintance spent the bulk of their time in the garage 2. It would explain why the wheels are drooping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawty82 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yeah she's riding high but a pretty finished article nonetheless. Does bring back memories for me but I think an Esprit will have to be replaced with an Elan til the kiddies are a bit older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 You are absolutely right. I converted this kit 15 or 20 years ago into a V8. I still remember that this was the poorest and most incorrect Monogram kit I have ever built. Considering all the shortcomings you did an excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Very nice! love the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 That looks pretty good to me. A nice, clean build. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawty82 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Just having another look, the Sport 300 had a brace over the engine I think, was that not supplied in the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 No it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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