Nacho Z Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Time to show you all some pictures of the finished model. I have had a build thread going on for a few months now. There are a lot of detail pictures and info there. Here is the link: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=89345&page=1 This is my first, and probably only, commissioned model. I have 530 documented hours in this model. I have many more hours in internet searches, hobby and craft store browsing, etc. Other than the braided lines and A/N fittings along with the harness hardware I have scratchbuilt most other "extra" parts not in the kit. I would like to thank the folks who have helped me with this project but I would be remiss if I did not give a special shout out to Gary Kulchock. He gave me a bag of spare parts for this kit and I used them. He gave me the correct rear tires. Without those I would have been in trouble. Gary also, without me asking or even thinking about asking, built this BEAUTIFUL base that the car is sitting on. Thank you Buddy! Let me know what you think! Any questions about the build, ask away. Here are some detail shots. Cockpit first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123yokomo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 great build! gotta love those lotus f1 cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 And a few more detail pictures. The drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That is killer!That is killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That's Wonderful, both in Detail and Execution. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Ok mines staying in the box for a while now. That's is one of the best excuse me it is the best i have ever seen of a JPS Lotus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemi Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 That my friend is beautiful two thumbs up and more if I had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 That's is one of the best excuse me it is the best i have ever seen of a JPS Lotus. I've got to agree. Best one I've seen. I've got one in my stash and I have to keep telling myself, "stop comparing my work to someone else" or I'll never build anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Most impressive work John, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Wow! Incredible detail work! Really well done! The only open wheel racers I ever built were a Lotus Ford and Granatelli's turbine car back in the 1960's. They were nothing compared to this! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the nice comments guys, you are too kind. I would like to add that I just took this model to Pittsburgh this weekend to the 3 Rivers Automodelers show. I met the guy that I built it for at the show. It was only the second time he has even seen the car, (I have not given to him yet.) I was very fortunate to win "Best Engine" and first place in class with it. He was happier about that then I was. Edited October 4, 2014 by Nacho Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNS Franky Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Simply amazing! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Holy WOW beautiful!!!....in the right photo setting it could pass for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Incredible John! Great work! I spotted it on the table last weekend from the vendor area, but unfortunately never got a chance to see it close up. Didn't get to talk to you either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Excellent build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This is beautiful , the amount of detail is amazing , top class work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebum Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 100% WOW!! And Fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Wow! Absolutely beautiful work. I have this model on my future project list and I'll be using your pictures for reference. Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Again, let me say thank you for the nice comments. It is nice to be able to share your work with people who understand what went into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 WOWZERS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Amazing work! Fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariscale Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm speechless, exceptional work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 all I can say is WOW !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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