Toftdale Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 The Engine bays finished!! The front lights are on and I've reattached the wings. The only addition to the kit parts on this bit was to cut off the shield on top of the radiator and replace it it a bit of aluminium from a foil cooking tray. The magnets on the nose cone have worked out really well and allow the nose to be removed and replaced easily. Thanks again for looking - Andy 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 What a fantastic build. I really enjoy each of your steps Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Lovely work Andy, it all looks superb! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 22 hours ago, Marco F. said: What a fantastic build. I really enjoy each of your steps Marco F 17 hours ago, keefr22 said: Lovely work Andy, it all looks superb! Keith Thank you Gents 👍 this ones been a battle but I think I'm finally getting there - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Oh wow,this is looking absolutely stunning, really great work. Love this. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 02/08/2021 at 18:31, bigbadbadge said: Oh wow,this is looking absolutely stunning, really great work. Love this. Chris Thanks Chris much appreciated - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Hey Andy, I thought I posted here the other day, but looking again, no text! So, one more time - this car looks great! Dealing with all the headaches and challenges is really paying off! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Love all the details that you put on this model, stunning result sofar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 17 hours ago, Stickframe said: Hey Andy, I thought I posted here the other day, but looking again, no text! So, one more time - this car looks great! Dealing with all the headaches and challenges is really paying off! Cheers Nick 17 hours ago, Pascal said: Love all the details that you put on this model, stunning result sofar. Thank you Gents, this model is far more detailed than anything I have tried in the past and a lot of the inspiration for going the extra mile has been taken from the work posted on Britmodeller, and that list definitely includes the contributions made by yourselves - Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Finally took two steps forward and none back! Made front wing stays out of 1mm brass (absolute nightmare to attach, their not perfect straight, but I haven't the heart to try and correct them). However. I'm actually quite pleased with them. The front wings sit slightly lower than they should, but again their staying as they are. Also made a belt (Using leather from an old wallet and some brass rod) to secure the spare wheel. Thanks again for looking - Andy 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 That looks outstanding! I do like all the metal you've put into this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Church Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I love the spare tire (ahem "tyre") strap--it gives the back of the car a ton of personality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 That looks great Andy, really good looking Lotus! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Andy, you created a little treasure 😍 I love it, and if my Super7 will end up a third of yours I will be more than pride Congratulations Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Seconded on the spare wheel strap, that's a nice detail that really lifts it. It could be the angle of the photograph but is it worth re-setting the camber on the rear wheels so they match? Just needs a little tweak but the looks of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Got to agree that this is looking very good in those photos. The metal in particular has worked very well, I didn't expect it to go so well with the yellow either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Marco F. said: Andy, you created a little treasure 😍 I love it, and if my Super7 will end up a third of yours I will be more than pride Congratulations Marco F 3 hours ago, keefr22 said: That looks great Andy, really good looking Lotus! Keith Thanks Gents for all the positive comments you've given me throughout the build - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 19 hours ago, dnl42 said: That looks outstanding! I do like all the metal you've put into this. 1 hour ago, Spiny said: Got to agree that this is looking very good in those photos. The metal in particular has worked very well, I didn't expect it to go so well with the yellow either. Thanks Gents, I'm really pleased with, the foil has actually worked out better than I had hoped. Why yellow, simple the first 7 I ever saw was yellow, I was out with my dad in our Ford Cortina and it went passed us like we were sitting still, love at first sight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Michael Church said: I love the spare tire (ahem "tyre") strap--it gives the back of the car a ton of personality. 2 hours ago, Anteater said: Seconded on the spare wheel strap, that's a nice detail that really lifts it. It could be the angle of the photograph but is it worth re-setting the camber on the rear wheels so they match? Just needs a little tweak but the looks of it. Thanks gents, the strap was one of those things that was surprisingly easy to do and only took one go, however this might be beginners luck! Yes your right the chamber is a little unique, I never noticed until I saw the photos. Will definitely be addressing this - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Oh yeah, this looks wicked, great looking model love the tyre belt from real leather too, fantastic stuff and great work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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