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1966 Lotus Elan S3 (Emma Peel's Car)


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Hi,

When I was a very young man in the sixties there were three reason for me not to miss a single episode of the tv-series "The Avengers":

(I) Mrs. Peel

(II) Mrs. Peel in her catsuit

(III) Mrs. Peel in her Lotus Elan

I never found a replica of Mrs.Peel but Gunze Sangyo made a nice kit of the Elan S3 maybe 20 years ago.

Gunze Sangyo used to offer two versions of each kit, namely a so-called High Tech version with pewter and PE parts and an affordable all-plastic version. My model shows the latter one.

As far as I remember it was a kit without major issues, so I would recommend it if there should be any future re-issue.

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that turned out great I especially like the grommets on the tonneau cover.

btw there were three versions from Gunze: the lo tech one (yours) and two high tech versions: one with an engine and one without. the engine one is the one to get as its a spectacular rendition of the motor, to my eyes anyway

jb

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Very nice build! I built the low tech one a few years ago, but had some trouble with my paint attacking the plastic.

A likeness in resin or vinyl might be available in a "garage"kit. It seems all the icons of TV and movies get done and usually if a good looking female helps :D

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