Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 *finished*

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Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 *finished* Feb 9, 2014 14:55:56 GMT -5

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Post by indydog on Feb 9, 2014 14:55:56 GMT -5

I've made a bit of progress on my Lotus 78 build. I don't know what release this is (or if there was even more then one), but I'm surprised at the quality of this kit. There is flash on a lot of the parts and fit is atrocious. Far worse then any other Tamiya kit I've built.

Engine:

Body ready for paint:

Chassis coming together:

Last Edit: Feb 17, 2014 16:34:14 GMT -5 by indydog

MARK

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Calvin Global Moderator They call me: "The Machine" Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 8,158	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 9, 2014 16:50:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Calvin on Feb 9, 2014 16:50:37 GMT -5 Oh yeah, I forgot you mention a few weeks ago you started on this.....looks like you are doing the Imperial version. I like the detail you are adding.

Patrick Legend "Per la Ferrari permitto solamente per olio Shell." -Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Posts: 3,130	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 10, 2014 12:35:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Patrick on Feb 10, 2014 12:35:37 GMT -5 I agree with Calvin about the Imperial version. I really like the green fire bottle. Patrick
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indydog Legend Posts: 1,442	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 17, 2014 16:35:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by indydog on Feb 17, 2014 16:35:59 GMT -5 Well, here she is. The Museum Collections decals are a tad bit thick, but went on with no trouble. Tire logos are by Indycals.
	MARK www.scalemodelingworld.com/ "Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting…Holy Sh*t!! What a Ride!!"

Calvin Global Moderator They call me: "The Machine" Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 8,158	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 17, 2014 17:56:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Calvin on Feb 17, 2014 17:56:39 GMT -5 Your Imperial Lotus is very rich, elegant, and elaborated!

indycals Legend My name is Michael, not Mike. Posts: 4,478	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 17, 2014 18:24:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by indycals on Feb 17, 2014 18:24:51 GMT -5 Really nice work, Mark!

indy Administrator Lifelong Rick Mears fan Posts: 7,194	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 17, 2014 22:14:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by indy on Feb 17, 2014 22:14:36 GMT -5 Turned out very nice, can't say I've seen this livery built before! Jordan

Patrick Legend "Per la Ferrari permitto solamente per olio Shell." -Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Posts: 3,130	Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished Feb 18, 2014 12:14:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Patrick on Feb 18, 2014 12:14:13 GMT -5 Ah, very nice. Gunnar would have loved seeing this. Patrick
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Post by indydog on Feb 9, 2014 14:55:56 GMT -5

Post by Calvin on Feb 9, 2014 16:50:37 GMT -5

Post by Patrick on Feb 10, 2014 12:35:37 GMT -5

Post by indydog on Feb 17, 2014 16:35:59 GMT -5

Post by Calvin on Feb 17, 2014 17:56:39 GMT -5

Post by indycals on Feb 17, 2014 18:24:51 GMT -5

Post by indy on Feb 17, 2014 22:14:36 GMT -5

Post by Patrick on Feb 18, 2014 12:14:13 GMT -5

Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78 finished