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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 21, 2013 22:39:01 GMT -5
I'll wait for Sandy or Patrick
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Post by Calvin on Jul 21, 2013 22:45:15 GMT -5
I'll wait for Sandy or Patrick I'm going to wait on John.  |
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Post by Patrick on Jul 21, 2013 23:17:48 GMT -5
Lordy! Don't wait on Patrick. He's a visual learner, too, big time! Show me and I'll learn. Read the tutorial...fer get it!
Patrick
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 22, 2013 7:00:11 GMT -5
Oh Patrick, we are of one mind on the learning process, be it good or bad. All eyes are on you Sandy. Calvin, you know better!  John |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jul 22, 2013 12:08:17 GMT -5
Oh Patrick, we are of one mind on the learning process, be it good or bad. All eyes are on you Sandy. Calvin, you know better! John "If nominated I will not run and if elected I will not serve." - LBJ. You guys would go blind from old age waiting for me to get to the painting stage of that beautiful kit. Duane's our guy, he's a building machine. Sandy |
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Post by indycals on Jul 22, 2013 14:44:33 GMT -5
Decaled and clear coated:  Engine and headers painted. All the pictures I've seen show the headers as more of an off-white, so I used Tamiya Racing white for the headers, as it is very off-white:  |
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Post by Calvin on Jul 22, 2013 15:04:44 GMT -5
Fantastic!
I always get kick out of Mr. Navy Cut sailor man.
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Post by zippernl on Jul 22, 2013 16:14:37 GMT -5
Red/White cars are Always great. Very nice, can't wait to see it finished Michael! |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 22, 2013 16:58:18 GMT -5
Well I guess I'll just have to put my Big Boy pants on and figure it out on my own. The pressure is on because this is such a great kit.
John
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Post by indycals on Jul 22, 2013 17:54:35 GMT -5
I do have plans to draw up a masking template for the gold on the nose.
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jul 22, 2013 19:19:20 GMT -5
Looks great Michael! I am waiting for the Mario 49B version to come out!
Stu
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 22, 2013 19:26:44 GMT -5
Michael, are you planning to do any wiring or fuel line detail on your build? I'd like to do both on mine as well as brake lines. Although I really don't know where to route the rear brake lines
John
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Post by indycals on Jul 22, 2013 19:50:33 GMT -5
I might add fuel and spark plug lines, but that's it.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 22, 2013 20:03:46 GMT -5
I forgot to ask about seat belts
John
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Post by racerbrown on Jul 23, 2013 6:04:52 GMT -5
"If nominated I will not run and if elected I will not serve." - LBJ. You guys would go blind from old age waiting for me to get to the painting stage of that beautiful kit. Duane's our guy, he's a building machine.
Sandy
huh? what? who me? the only machine I can be is a woodworking machine and even then I need pictures as well!
seriously though this W.I.P. is a great one as usual from Michael.
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by Patrick on Jul 23, 2013 12:25:34 GMT -5
Michael,
Do the brake lines, too. They're too easy to do. How about a mask for the yellow stripe? Maybe?
Patrick
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Post by indycals on Jul 23, 2013 12:47:13 GMT -5
Michael, Do the brake lines, too. They're too easy to do. How about a mask for the yellow stripe? Maybe? Patrick There's already a mask for the yellow stripe - the kit decals  |
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Post by indycals on Jul 23, 2013 13:59:58 GMT -5
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Post by Patrick on Jul 23, 2013 15:49:35 GMT -5
Michael, Do the brake lines, too. They're too easy to do. How about a mask for the yellow stripe? Maybe? Patrick There's already a mask for the yellow stripe - the kit decals Ah, heck...in 1/20 scale? That's no modeling scale! LOL!!!! Patrick |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 24, 2013 20:08:33 GMT -5
I'm thinking about toning down some of the chrome with a satin finish of some kind. Mainly the suspension bits. Does this seem like a good idea? I don't know how much actual chrome was on this car, I've heard that Chapman was rather frugal, to put it nicely. Any thoughts?
John
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Post by mjjracer on Jul 25, 2013 14:36:50 GMT -5
I'm thinking about toning down some of the chrome with a satin finish of some kind. Mainly the suspension bits. Does this seem like a good idea? I don't know how much actual chrome was on this car, I've heard that Chapman was rather frugal, to put it nicely. Any thoughts? John Interesting. I was watching a friends DVD 2 nights ago with in car highlights from way back when. They had several shots of the 49, front and back and I was surprised how bright the metal work was. Awfully close to chrome to my eyes. MJ |
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Post by indycals on Jul 25, 2013 16:04:02 GMT -5
Yep... even the gearbox was pretty shiny - not chrome by any stretch, but lots of bright metal on the 49s.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 25, 2013 18:37:36 GMT -5
Okay then, I'll leave it as is. It's not like anyone I know will question my decision when they see it. Thanks guys.
John
PS I've looked at some shots of DFVs and I'm surprised how monochromatic they are.
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Post by Calvin on Jul 25, 2013 18:53:11 GMT -5
It's not like anyone I know will question my decision when they see it. We wont either.....if you show pics of it I'll say..... "Thanks John for the pictures and the terrific WIP, your build came out GREAT!" |
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Post by pje on Jul 26, 2013 0:21:19 GMT -5
Looking very nice Michael. I was looking over my “Team Lotus” book today concerning the early part of 1968. Jim Clark played Team Manager besides driver for the Tasman series that winter and had a lot of difficulty with the organizers over the Gold Leaf sponsorship on the car. Guess he must have done a good job as the cars ran with the sponsorship displayed.  Paul Erlendson |
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Post by indycals on Oct 23, 2013 13:35:46 GMT -5
Got a bit sidetracked from this, but finally finished it up.   and here is the first finished livery - Jim Clark's last win, 1968 Australian Grand Prix (Tasman series), Lotus 49T  |
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Post by indy on Oct 23, 2013 13:47:58 GMT -5
I love the way you capture your builds so well. So is this one going to be redone as the Hill car to stay? Jordan |
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Post by indycals on Oct 23, 2013 14:29:13 GMT -5
It will end up as Hill's 68 Spanish GP winner.
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Post by billj on Oct 23, 2013 15:16:20 GMT -5
WOW, the Lotus looks positively stunning! Very nice work, a fine tribute to Lotus and Clark.
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Post by Calvin on Oct 24, 2013 0:07:22 GMT -5
If you ever enter it into a model contest it will prolly get disqualified for being too good!
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