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Post by Patrick on Feb 28, 2014 20:50:35 GMT -5
Since I seem to run in series (ie Matra family) I decided to follow up on a long time project. You'll love this Trevor...Bill Brack's Lotus 42B! I have been squirreling away parts of a Lotus 38 and might have enough to play with...  the IMC Mk38 is the basic body...  but I didn't like the nose shape so I sliced and diced the AMT Lotus 29 nose on...  it was too shallow so I added a spacer...   Best of all, it's another biplane!!!! Patrick PS: I'm also working on a F2 Lotus! |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 28, 2014 21:00:07 GMT -5
A great subject! I like Castrol cars! I like how it says LOTUS GTX on the nose. Hey that's a great use for the old kit Lotus 29 nose!  |
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Post by kurzheck on Mar 1, 2014 10:22:33 GMT -5
Whoa, I'm loving it already. I'll make some tires!
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Post by Patrick on Mar 1, 2014 23:51:17 GMT -5
Question...Is the Mk42B a full monocoque and not a half monocoque like the Mk 29 where the upper body work comes off? Should I glue the kit upper to the lower half? Indy experts help me! Also, does anyone know of some decals that I can modify to do the livery. Patto's don't quite make it.  Patrick |
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Post by SWT500 on Mar 2, 2014 9:44:46 GMT -5
The Lotus 25 F1 car was the first Lotus to feature a full monocoque design, not sure where this one falls in on the Lotus evolutionary food chain. Best of luck!
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Post by smbrm on Mar 2, 2014 10:59:52 GMT -5
In my experience as a researcher, the term full monocoque refers to length. Usually full refers to the fact that the monocoque extends alongside the engine and the rear suspension is attached to rear of the monocoque. Shortened monocoque usually end at the firewall with the rest of the chassis with the engine used as a stressed member with the suspension mounted via a subframe attached to the gearbox or rear of the engine. Alternatively semi -stressed engines on a less than full monocoque are supplemented by tubular A frames on either side of the engine that link to a spacer/mounting plate between the engine and gearbox. There are many ways to accomplish this and many different ways to describe the subtleties of the various arrangements that have been tried. Formula 5000 cars will usually be seen with the A frame as the small block Chevrolet V8 is rarely used as a fully stressed chassis member.
This quote from "Theme Lotus" by Doug Nye I think answers your question best:
"the monocoque which Phillipee drew featured a Terry-style (see Lotus 38) 360 degree stressed section enclosing the driver's legs, plus an enclosed tank section behind his shoulders"
So I have seen the terms 360 monocoque used to refer to when the top of the bodywork is not removeable, in contrast to the Lotus 25/33 as an example.
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Post by kurzheck on Mar 2, 2014 11:16:24 GMT -5
Yep glue the top down. The chassis is a tube like the 49 rather than a shallow tub like the 25. Try DMC for Castrol markings.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 2, 2014 13:41:36 GMT -5
That's the ticket! That's a perfect example of why I love this group!
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Mar 2, 2014 13:43:43 GMT -5
Doesn't that left rear wheel look at a funny angle or is it just the photo? Patrick[/quote] |
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Post by kurzheck on Mar 2, 2014 14:11:20 GMT -5
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Post by smbrm on Mar 2, 2014 16:53:57 GMT -5
I think the lower radius rod is broken, sending the wheel askew!
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Post by clm1545 on Mar 2, 2014 19:02:43 GMT -5
I think the lower radius rod is broken, sending the wheel askew! Something broken on a Lotus? That's hard to believe  |
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Post by Patrick on Mar 2, 2014 20:33:47 GMT -5
Yes, excellent eyes! I sure didn't notice.
Patrik
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Post by mjjracer on Mar 3, 2014 15:27:19 GMT -5
Doesn't that left rear wheel look at a funny angle or is it just the photo? Patrick [/quote] Hmm, rear suspension failure. On a Lotus?? Indy '64, USGP '66. Bet Jim Clark would have had an opinion on that. MJ |
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