Jim Clark's Lotus 49

[arcticwolf]

Another resurrection of a parts kit. Some bits are broken but I think most of it is there. It's an early Tamiya kit which builds a fairly accurate version of the original 49. There are substantial differences to a later 49 or 49B. No nose cone nostrils, no wings, different cowling and windshield, and the proper ZF transmission. Oddly, the suspension arms have mounting points for the wings which shouldn't be there, but a grinder took care of that.

This is what I got in a box.

[arcticwolf]

These kits were motorized, so the footwell is a battery compartment. I left it alone, as I found out when building my Siffert car that you can't see any of my fancy modifications when the car's completed.

The tub I just sanded and resprayed, but the cockpit had to be stripped, I guess it was enamel paint. Some effort but it worked.

Redone with some detailing

[arcticwolf]

Front end needed some improvising and a few steel pins, but I think it came out OK

Decals from Indycals, thanks Michael as always.

Now to fix the motor.

cheers   Paul

[hurtubise56]

The Model Miracle Worker is at it again! It looks like you have everything under control, and I'm sure you'll resist the temptation, but I have a couple of 49/49B parts kits if you need anything!