directorcass Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Well, while waiting for warmer weather and parts to arrive for another project I figured I would start on this, the all new tool from Fujimi, James Bond's Lotus sub car from The Spy Who Loved Me. Its a simple curbside (seaside?) kit with a basic tub interior. All the parts are crisply molded in various colored plastic.The body and window louvers are very nice. All lights are clear lenses with separate chrome buckets. Door panels are molded in place and are the only low spot in the kit, lacking detail. Fujimi has also announced there will be a street version released later this month, probably not as a Bond car though. Got most of the body assembled and primered and the first few coats of white laid down. Primer- Base white applied- Edited February 2, 2016 by directorcass 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 You really ought to put this in the 'in progress' section. It might easily get overlooked in the vehicle chat area. Looks like a really nice, detailed model. I'm tempted to look out for the road version... Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 As Roy said this should be in the WIP section, looks a nice kit, was thinking about getting one for my submarine collection. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 "Seaside" snigger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Fujimi released the box art for the street version. Should be out any time now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosman Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Bandai did a 1/16th scale version years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 I used to have that and the Nichimo 1/24 kit, never built either of them and wound up selling them years ago. Got the last coats of white on the body this weekend. I'll wait for it gas out for a few days and then squirt the clear stuff. Really love this kit and can't wait for the street version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just got a charge on my PayPal, the stock Lotus Esprit has just been released! That was followed by an email from HLJ that my order would be shipping soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've just ordered both the road car and the Bond submarine. No idea when I'll get round to making them though! (I'm sure a few on here can understand that!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just got a shipping notice from HLJ yesterday, street version is shipped and on its low journey to the US! On a side note, finished the sub yesterday. Need to download the pictures and put them up here tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Magic! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Check out the completed build here- http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234998121-bond-james-bondlotus-sub/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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