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Post by formula14kdc on Jan 30, 2011 1:24:51 GMT -5
Building three 1/24 Lotus 25s and looking for correct size and type of decals. I need two nose, round shape, Lotus team logo decals about 0.055" diameter. Also need the Lotus Team lettering on sides of cockpit about 0.057" tall (2 pair slanted letters and 1 pair straight up letters) with curl stripe at front if possible. Fred Caddy and DEC 458 letters are too tall. Any suggestions or recommendations. Thanks.
Kent
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Post by kurzheck on Jan 30, 2011 9:58:07 GMT -5
I'll do some checking to see what's out there. What are you using to make your 1/24 Loti?
Trevor
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Post by beardogracing on Jan 30, 2011 11:06:19 GMT -5
Decals for a Lotus 25, go to Patto's in Australia and look at his Lotus decal section, look for Lotus 33 decals, you'll find what you need there.
Chris
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Post by Patrick on Jan 30, 2011 13:10:44 GMT -5
Yes, what are you using?! The only 25 kit is the Will's/Southeastern Finecast car. I am looking for a good windscreen for it.
Patrick
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Post by eagle36 on Jan 30, 2011 13:15:43 GMT -5
Building some of the old Revell slot car Lotus 25s? As others have suggested, try Pattos' Place: members.optushome.com.au/pattosplace/home.htmlSome people have reservations about him as apparently, he's "borrowed" some art work, but he's the only source for lot of stuff. The decals are intended for slot cars but are of OK qualitfy, but certainly not Cartograf level. Note that he does not use manufacturers' names in this catalog. "Lotus" is "Ltus", "Lola" is "LLa", etc. You may have to get several different sheets to get everything you want, but he does have both the Lotus 25 and 33 decals. You could also try plowing through: www.grandprixmodels.com/That is a very extensive site. The Cady Lotus Indy car sheet has some stuff including a "free" set of "Team Lotus" loges. but they're of the type used on the Lotus 49. I may have some of the nose badges in my stash and would very happily work something out, especailly if you have a spare bottom tail cone for the Revell Lotus 25. |
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Post by Patrick on Jan 30, 2011 21:49:49 GMT -5
Take some photos so we can see what you are doing to the Revell bodies. The nose of the Revell cars are short.
I'll dig out the Finecast Lotus 25 and take some photos to post. Finecast also makes a 33, but I've never seen one.
Patto does have some good obscure decals and as you said are not Indycals quality.
Patrick
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Post by kurzheck on Jan 30, 2011 22:06:12 GMT -5
Patto's has improved his print quality considerably in the last year. Much of the artwork is still a bit shabby but the crispness and colour saturation is greaty improved! I would say the AMT Lotus 29 is probably the best place to start for a 25 since the Finecast kit is virtually unobtanium.
Trevor
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Post by formula14kdc on Jan 30, 2011 23:13:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys for your responses. I am building Revell and Russkit slot cars detailed like models. Russkit is the best body I believe made except for the ridge build up around the the bottom of the cockpit windshield. Did not notice it till too late after painting and detailing. I am also building the Finecast Lotus 25 and Lotus 33. Their decals are crap. Wrong color orange, no slant or incorrect font and no curl at end of strip forward of front suspension. I'm aware of Patto's. Never bought from him. Seen his photos. Can't tell on size or nose decal included. I guess I'll just have to buy 1/32 and 1/24 scales of Lotus 29, 25 and 33 and hope to get close in height and nose decals. As for the tail cone of the Revell, sorry can't help. Does not come separate. Unable to mold mine for you since it's almost built. Could carve a wooden master and mold it. I'm redoing a master for the windshield on the Lotus 33. I would post pictures but I don't know how yet. Thanks guys!!!
Kent
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Post by Patrick on Jan 31, 2011 23:25:57 GMT -5
A comparison of the AMT 29 and the Finecast 25 would be helpful for all of us. As I said I've started the 25 and have a 29 that I've modified into a BRP-BRM F1. I'll take some photos side by side for us and post them. I don't have the Russkit (nor ever seen one) so I can't compare it. I like the idea of a styrene body to work with rather than the Finecast metal (which is a pain!!).
Patrick
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Post by formula14kdc on Feb 8, 2011 21:27:41 GMT -5
Patrick, where are those pictures. I took some pictures from the wife's camera and loaded them to computer. Had some Vista computer problems. Think pictures have been deleted accidently. Will have to take pics again. Don't know how to attach pics to these messages yet. Thanks.
Kent
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Post by Patrick on Feb 8, 2011 22:10:48 GMT -5
Oops...here they are!    They are very close. |
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Post by formula14kdc on Feb 10, 2011 0:09:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the pictures Patrick. I think I've figured how to post pictures. It's late. Hope to try it soon. Like sending an attachment or browse for my pictures? I don't know why a comparsion is needed for considering my initial question was about decals. I do appreciate seeing your models. The Finecast 25 is a bear to work on but I think it's worth it. Is that red filler/putty on the Finecast 25 and why was the roll bar hole filled? Did you also cut the body along the sides? Intending to make the top removable? You sure are making a challenge for yourself. I'd love to see the end results. I'm making mine all one piece and hoping to finish model soon along with a Finecast 33 low exhausts. But waiting for the warm weater to paint. Thanks.
Kent
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Post by formula14kdc on Feb 11, 2011 3:06:27 GMT -5
Here is my first try loading pictures.  This is the Revell. Well did not work. Attached file is too large. You may only post files with a maximum size of 1024.0 KB. The file you uploaded was 1574.7 KB. Don't know what to do next about uploading pictures. Thanks guys. Kent |
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Post by formula14kdc on Mar 6, 2011 20:53:32 GMT -5
I've finally signed up with fotki. Now I'll try to post some pictures requested. I'll start with the Revell slot car.  and  As you can see still in progress. I did order some decals from Patto's. Here's a test to see if this works. Kent |
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Post by formula14kdc on Mar 6, 2011 20:58:00 GMT -5
Success! Here now is my Finecast Lotus 25 in progress.  and  and a comparsion to the Russkit body  . Kent |
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Post by formula14kdc on Mar 6, 2011 21:07:45 GMT -5
Now my Russkit Lotus 25 body. Great but for that bulge/ridge around the cockpit. I think to late to fix at this stage. If filed down would leave a hole.  and  . Here I have the round Lotus logo/badge on the nose. Kent |
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Post by Patrick on Mar 6, 2011 22:42:27 GMT -5
The Finecast looks to coming along jolly well.
Patrick
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Post by formula14kdc on Oct 29, 2011 23:50:36 GMT -5
I'm trying to put the finshing touches on the body of a Finecast Lotus 33. Does anyone have left over yellow stripes from the Tamiya Lotus 25 kit? The Finecast stripes are terribly orange not yellow. Can one get the decals from Tamiya? Any other suggestions? Willing to pay. Needs to go the length of the body. After I take care of that I can add all the outer parts. Thanks.
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Post by kurzheck on Oct 30, 2011 7:25:46 GMT -5
I have a spare set. PM me your address and I'll send them your way.
TT
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Post by Patrick on Oct 31, 2011 23:02:32 GMT -5
I still need a windscreen for my Finecast Mark 25. Can anyone help me with this problem?
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2011 16:54:17 GMT -5
Patrick, the windscreen is close to the Olsonite Eagle (but this kit is in 1/25 scale), use the Eagle windscreen as patern to make one for the Mark 25.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2011 18:31:03 GMT -5
Patrick, Dave at South Eastern Finecast will provide replacement parts, his customer service is quite good. I have bought tyres and wheels from him in the past and he provided replacement parts FOC for the Auto kits Ferrari shark nose even though I told him I got it one ebay. website www.sefinecast.co.uk/Ordering.htmemail Sales@sefinecast.co.uk Regards, Steve. |
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Post by formula14kdc on Dec 11, 2011 0:58:46 GMT -5
My Finecast almost done. Still need to affix the windshield.  |
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Post by formula14kdc on Dec 11, 2011 1:13:44 GMT -5
No luck posting right now.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 11, 2011 1:21:24 GMT -5
My Finecast almost done. Still need to affix the windshield.  looks good! |
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Post by formula14kdc on Dec 11, 2011 13:33:36 GMT -5
Try again some more pictures.  |
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Post by formula14kdc on Dec 11, 2011 13:36:07 GMT -5
One more Finecast  |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 11, 2011 15:29:23 GMT -5
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Post by formula14kdc on Dec 11, 2011 23:22:17 GMT -5
Thanks! I think it's Calvin right? How did you find the correct URL? I'll try posting the last two pictures by changing the img #
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Post by formula14kdc on Dec 11, 2011 23:30:52 GMT -5
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This is the Revell. Well did not work. Attached file is too large. You may only post files with a maximum size of 1024.0 KB. The file you uploaded was 1574.7 KB. Don't know what to do next about uploading pictures. Thanks guys. 
