randyc Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 5 hours ago, Ben Brown said: Thanks for the encouragement! I'll eventually get around to tackling this one. I'm using my limited skills with Inkscape to draw up the decals for Yesteryear Motorsports' X180R "Eleanor," as well as a couple of other future auto and aviation projects. I think becoming more proficient with that program is more difficult than modifying the plastic. ? Cheers! Ben I've been using CorelDraw for 15 years and rarely draw anything for models. I use it at work, so making model stuff just isn't that interesting to me. But yes, I can remember learning drawing programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Great to see someone tackling the problems of this kit in the right way, I just got tired, sectioned the chassis and moved it upwards in the floorpan, causing many new troubles solved by leaving out parts.........oh well. I guess you don't blame me since this kit is a nightmare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Cpt Tuttle said: Great to see someone tackling the problems of this kit in the right way, I just got tired, sectioned the chassis and moved it upwards in the floorpan, causing many new troubles solved by leaving out parts.........oh well. I guess you don't blame me since this kit is a nightmare... I dont blame you at all....this kit is probably one of the sadest kits, it has VERY good details, but horrible everything else. It feels like their best engineer started it, and then their crappiest finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 That sums it up great.... But it looks great when finished if the 4x4 ride height is sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, Dann Tier said: I dont blame you at all....this kit is probably one of the sadest kits, it has VERY good details, but horrible everything else. It feels like their best engineer started it, and then their crappiest finished it. Same with the other monogram lotus. tired to build it as a teen watching the gulf war on CNN.. body to chassis fir impossible I got the kit again to try once more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Cpt Tuttle said: That sums it up great.... But it looks great when finished if the 4x4 ride height is sorted out. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Scalper said: Same with the other monogram lotus. tired to build it as a teen watching the gulf war on CNN.. body to chassis fir impossible I got the kit again to try once more. Would love to see another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hey Dann! This came today, a total impulse buy. I ordered it before happening upon this thread. What you are doing is inspiring, yet I don't feel ready to dive into mine. In any case, I'm enjoying your progress and fine work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 5:40 PM, Dodge Driver said: Hey Dann! This came today, a total impulse buy. I ordered it before happening upon this thread. What you are doing is inspiring, yet I don't feel ready to dive into mine. In any case, I'm enjoying your progress and fine work. NICE, bud!!!!, its not really that difficult once you've gotten other peoples help to save you a nightmare....look forward to seeing it some time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Hey, everyone!, i finally have an update for you!....engine bay work -Photo 1; Believe it or not, but the hood does seat all the way down! -Photo 2; To clear the engine, i cut these supports out, and re-positioned them out more. -Photo 3; It looks like it could have really been in there... -Photo 5; Next will be more framing, and suspension upgrades. -Photo 6; The engine mounts went in rather easily, and they fit right into the slots on the sides of the block Edited November 9, 2019 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 A lots going into this build! Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Interesting to see that you are going to put a Tamiya Ferrari 360 engine in it. Why stray from the Lotus motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 8:34 AM, MeatMan said: A lots going into this build! Kudos! Thanks, Dennis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 2:07 PM, mrm said: Interesting to see that you are going to put a Tamiya Ferrari 360 engine in it. Why stray from the Lotus motor? Because this car has always been under powered. The fact that i'm using this particular engine, is only because it fit easily with minimal work. This car is one of my all time favorite cars, but as the other exotics kept getting faster, sadly, for some stupid reason, the Esprit didnt. It has the looks, history, and performance -It deserves it! I want this Esprit to be a 200+mph super car. Even this Ferrari motor isnt fast enough, hence the twin turbo add-on. MANY car companies for the past 70-100 years has used other companies engines in their cars...way too many to name.....thats why, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just noticed how much alike the Europa chassis is to the Esprit......in looks anyway ......do the cars share parts in 1/1/ world?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Dave Van said: Just noticed how much alike the Europa chassis is to the Esprit......in looks anyway ......do the cars share parts in 1/1/ world?? I noticed that too....i think you may be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Dann....that is a great engine conversion you are doing. Good work. Of course, you do realize that Colin Chapman would be turning over in his grave if he saw it. Enzo probably would too. They were great rivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 7 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said: Dann....that is a great engine conversion you are doing. Good work. Of course, you do realize that Colin Chapman would be turning over in his grave if he saw it. Enzo probably would too. They were great rivals. Thanks, bud!...guess that makes me an instigator....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) Hey, everyone! whilst being sick, i did manage to get a bunch done.... -Photo 1; Here is the starting of the intercoolers, muffler, and the appropriate brackets/mounts. -Photo 2; Overhead view, and i decided that the F-40 intake would look more visually interresting. -Photo 3; There are BAGS of room for turbos, and intercoolers!! Edited November 27, 2019 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) On 11/10/2019 at 3:04 PM, Dave Van said: Just noticed how much alike the Europa chassis is to the Esprit......in looks anyway ......do the cars share parts in 1/1/ world?? While the Esprit development chassis was initially based based on a much modified Europa TwinCam chassis, the production chassis is significantly different. But the fabricated sheetmetal backbone chassis is a Lotus production car trademark. Lotus designed the DeLorean underpinnings too...very similar conceptually Even the old Elan from the '60s, below, uses the same basic idea. . Edited November 27, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Hey, everyone!, i finally have another decent amount done on this! -Photo 1; I decided to use the F-40 intake set up, but i had to SB in order ror it to fit the way i needed it to. -Photo 2&3; the intercoolers are coming to shape now! -Photo 4; I am also tweaking the F-40's headers to fit...still in progress, i'm using solder. -Photo 5; This is the starting point for my SB turbos...i will have a step-by-step with the last one. -Photo 6-8; The whole turbo-exhaust set up is coming along! To repair the marks in the solder made by the looping pliers, i added a drop of CA glue to the spots...after sanding, you wont be able to tell anymore. -Photo 9&10; Everything is fitting Perfectly!! Edited December 28, 2019 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Are those turbos and piping all scratch built Dann? I'm in awe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Wow! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 6 hours ago, beeRS said: Are those turbos and piping all scratch built Dann? I'm in awe! Thanks, Bud!...yes they are. Its my first time making any, and i still have alot more detail to add to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Ben Brown said: Wow! Ben Thanks, Ben!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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