Ruston Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 My first post on here after lurking for sometime. Having not built a car model for many years, I've recently got back into it and this my latest effort. It's the Tamiya kit built pretty much straight from the box with just a few bits of additional piping/cabling in the engine bay. It's an older release of the kit that I think I must have had in my stash for around 20 years, so it didn't have all the additional etched detailed and turned aluminium parts of the latest version. Finish is Zero Paints BRG and AK Extreme Metal Aluminium with MR Colour Super Clear on top. I found the kit to be trickier than I expected with some issues fitting the bonnet that required surgery to the oil filler and repositioning of the headlight mounts but otherwise a reasonable kit. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 That is an absolute gem. The paint finish is superb and the details really bring it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Well done...it looks perfect The aluminium color is great and the engine bay is spot on Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 If mine turns out half as good as yours I'll be over the moon, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Toftdale said: If mine turns out half as good as yours I'll be over the moon, great work Thanks for the comments all. Toftdale, your build is looking way beyond my efforts. I might have a go at your coke can approach for the bonnet. It looks so much better than the plastic moulding. If you’ve not seen it before, I found the photos of this full size car that was for sale useful as they show plenty of details underneath and in the engine bay. http://www.manorclassiccars.com/vehicles-for-sale/1961-lotus-seven-s2/ Edited April 16, 2021 by Ruston 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Thanks a lot for the link Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Welcome to BM. I absolutely love your 7 and look forward to seeing more of your models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 That's very nice, well done! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Ruston said: . If you’ve not seen it before, I found the photos of this full size car that was for sale useful at they show plenty of details underneath and in the engine bay No I hadn't, great reference thank you - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 That is stunning. There is an uncanny 3D effect to the engine photo. Makes me feel I'm looking at the real thing. Bravo Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Excelllent build, the engine in particular is deserving of praise. That's the second great build I've seen tonight from a new member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Lovely job - agree with the others, great paint and a cracking engine! to the forums Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Mmmm... you have set the bar seriously high for those who have either the older or the newer release waiting to be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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