pg265 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Good evening, British Racing Green is in the spotlight! I love this magnificent little F1: Thin, racy, equipped with a BRM engine with an unusual architecture (it's an H16) ... and it's a Lotus! The kit is really superb and the assembly is one of the smartest I have ever seen. So I started this kit on November 21 ... with an end goal for early 2021. There will be some rivets to install... The bodywork elements are all drilled to accommodate the riveting in 0.5 and 0.4. Part of the assembly is secured by screws; the holes are drilled and tapped at 1.4. The underside of the chassis is stripped of the embossed Classic Team Lotus logo and a die-cut aluminum foil for the new flat bottom. After the blank assembly of the hull, I immediately proceeded to cut the thermoformed windshields: I will be quieter during the final assembly. The start of the construction of the engine validates the correct installation of its support on the frame, among other things. I take this opportunity to make all the holes intended to receive all the accessories and equipment of the 16 cylinders. I took 2 piston / connecting rod assemblies from the engine for a (maybe) later use. Several painting sessions have been carried out today. We also had to keep the engine running a bit and move the gearbox and clutch forward. A few changes are being made to this set and more are coming. Otherwise, a lot of tests, adjustments, preparation for the assemblies to come ... I did a test on one of the proposed cam cover versions and a test on the engine ... I will use the other, equipped with an engraved and riveted plate, the red version may be useful for a small presentation. I started connecting the ignition circuit on the lower benches and validated the assembly of the box components. I like the color, obtained by mixing, but will certainly be worked on a bit. Small comparison with his little sister: the Type 43 is wider, but thinner on its front part than the Lotus 49. I focused on the hull and the interior. A little riveting, the hull will be finished later. I decided to use slightly more rounded heads for the cockpit in order to highlight them more due to their location; a kind of scale effect what. Those of the hull are of the same diameter, 0.5mm, but flatter. The engine support reinforcements will be 0.4. The cockpit was then primed, painted and worked with oils and the dashboard detailed on both sides. A vintage photo allowed me to perfect its decoration and put the news in the “Dymo” strip. The gear lever is detailed with a machined bolt and its washer, its pommel painted in acrylic and oil then dressed with its Lotus logo. It will receive a light touch of varnish tomorrow. Some pictures to illustrate my point: Solder for the front tank Parts primed. Red, Grey and Green. Enamel, acrylic & polyurethane. I have finished riveting the hull, except for the central part which will be after painting. I have done a little work on the part of the engine that will remain visible. the other side will be equipped with the scoop. The engine is almost finished. As expected, the right side is a little less detailed than the left as it will be fitted with the large intake scoop. I still installed the injection tubes without connecting them to the pump: we can't see anything anyway... Two options are available for the scoops: White Metal (without installing the cones) or thermoformed, very thin to install on a "bracket" located between the cones. The Lucas identification plates (Superb!) Are transferred onto an extremely thin sheet of aluminum. The upper cam covers have been changed, as planned there too, and fitted with the BRM plates engraved as in reality. Red paint is diffused by capillary with a fine brush. Other parts are prepared and then primed. Voilà. More soon. Pascal Edited December 9, 2020 by pg265 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 What a magnificent build, absolutely beautiful work Pascal! That engine is a real beast! And while I really like everything you've done so far, the gearstick is superb! Really looking forward to seeing this one progress, thanks for sharing! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Superb. I am looking forward to the next instalment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigeG Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Absolutely stunning 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 MFH make some beautiful kits but it takes skill to do them justice like this. I'm not a single-seater fan but will be watching with great interest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 This is outstanding work,another one one of my favourite race cars! Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Good evening, Thank you very much Messieurs The assembly continues with a painting session. Titanium white then Lotus yellow. I photocopied the decal sheet onto a Kabuki Tamiya mask sheet. The copy of the yellow decals is cut and then used to mask the yellow. Then, British Racing Green and unmask. The engine will be able to be equipped with its filter. Seam lines removed. More soon. Pascal 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Those race cars were magnificent. What a pleasure to look at your work. I can't wait to see what happens next, congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Lovely update! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Absolutely stunning work 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Good evening, Thank you! The varnish is passed and the pieces dry in their box. In the meantime, I have done a temporary assembly of the upper frame. The hoses of the water pipes and installed their clamps are installed. I have represented the latter in self-amalgamating tape intended among other things ... to repair hoses. I also tested a new, easier method for the tires gold ring using a template and a gold pen: it could be improved, but it could be worse. Pascal Edited December 14, 2020 by pg265 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Good evening, Merry Christmas to everyone!! I hope Santa has spoiled you and placed some kits under the tree! Not much time for the model at the end of the year, but we are making progress. Otherwise, the decoration is at the beginning and the assembly is progressing slowly. I also made a small aluminum plate for the presentation of the finished model. I photocopied the instructions on a Kabuki Tamiya mask sheet, as already done for the body parts masks. I then cut out the lettering freehand ... and it can be improved upon (sighs ...) Then a fairly thick primer coat followed by a semi matt black coat and a very light sanding with 8000 to give this aspect and this very slight relief effect. Four rivets, the cam covers for the BRM recall and voila. We are not that far from the end and the next one will certainly be blue! Pascal 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 That is looking quite sublime Pascal, superb work on a subject that is dear to my heart, driven as it was by probably my earliest boyhood hero. I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together. A belated Merry Christmas to you & yours & Best Wishes from Down Under for a much better 2021 & beyond, to you & all Britmodellers. Steve. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Really nice work. I like all those small details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collectible Cars Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Fascinating read, and loved the crisp photos. I had the pleasure of building an MFH Lancia S4 and they are awesome kits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 As far as I am concerned...in 1/20...it doesn't get much better than this...superb. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1Fan Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Outstanding work Pascal That engine!!!! looking forward to seeing it finished although looks mostly there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Absolutely lovely! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 As ever the model looks spot on, but really impressed with the plaque. You must have a really steady hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Hello Pascal It is superb. Nice plaque. Your creations are magnificent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 stunning work mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just catching up with a few posts, must have missed this at the start of the WIP Absolutely stunning detail Pascal, I had to go back and check that it was 1/20th as I convinced myself I must have misread and it was 1/12th scale, this makes it even more impressive Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Good evening, Thank you very much Mates! I wish a very happy new year to all of you! Progress, but few images. A test allowed me to confirm a problem with the transparency of the decal of the white roundel on the nose. So I cut out a mask, put on a very light coat of primer, then titanium white. Here is the result after rapid removal of the masking. I will wipe it down tomorrow to smooth the outline and apply another decal and the # 1. Pascal 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Good evening, Work on the front of the car and more particularly on the radiator and its bracket. The inside of the radiator is filled in with 1/10 aluminum foil covered with rows of 0.5 lead wire to simulate the coil ... not much can be seen. The set is adjusted and ready to paint. I also worked a bit on the H16 and its exhaust. Adjusted, sanded and prepared he also receives a weld bead at the exit of the 4 in 1. A little bi-component tomorrow on the exits and we can move on to primer and white paint. A little blank test to validate certain assemblies, but above all to have fun and happy that it is starting to take shape. Voili voilou. Pascal 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Got to say, this one is looking fantastic. I generally try to avoid generic 'looks good' posts without referring to something in particular, but it all just looks so good that I can't pick anything out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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