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Cool model!  I do not have this kit but have several Tamiya 1:12 kits.  I would test fit everything.  Check the tires.  My JPS Lotus had the wrong rear tires.  I have heard that the tires can get out of shape(?) from sitting so long.  I have also heard about kits of this vintage being motorized at one time, therefore making the cockpit too shallow and parts of the drivetrain can be compromised.

My JPS Lotus, which can be found on the forum, had a few of the larger parts warped.  Most everything fit very nicely but then I would have some parts that did not.

Good luck with your build!  I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

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I got some quality time to work on the build tonight 

plug wires all done couple little bits for the fuel injection 

i just have the velocity stacks and exhaust to do

i do wish I had the ability to make my own velocity stacks.the kit ones are a little cheesy.

but they will have to do.

thanks for looking

 

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This is kind of an update..... LOL

I just received some alclad aluminum,polished brass and some clear

I also got some small goodies from RB Motion realizing I will need to order more!

I was wondering if any one knows where I could find braided line? I kind of need it in .125 would prefer Black if its available

So hear is the sad part I will not be able to get some quality time to work on this. But the best part is my Daughter is graduating college:D:D

and she is moving out of the house; I get a HOBBY ROOM!!!!

Plus the wife has a few  projects that's going to keep me a little busy

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Oooooh sounds like you are going into, more detailed paint work,..?

Congrats to your daughter,!!!

Best braided line, I have found at Detail master,...A/N fittings and lines,...

Or, depending on the scale,...Micheals beading aisle,...

Good luck and 

Cheers

 

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Bruce: Thank you! Three moves! wow must be hard to find time to unwind.

I have seen the work you have done on the WR1, it looks amazing

Oh, and ...I am moving again,....

so ...no updates on anything, until at least August....

Keep on sniffing...!

Cheers

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Bruce: Yup, going to do more detail painting also going to ad more detail to the radiator and I am going to re do the oil coolers

Another move!? must be hard on you and your family. Hope all goes well

Nick and Peter going to get some stuff from Pro Tech soon, thanks for the tip. Seems to be the place to go

Now if I could just wrap my head around small sizes I will be golden.....LOL

What are people using for battery terminals?

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