Bernard Kron Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) Lotus Super Seven Series 2 Club Racer This is a Lotus Super 7 with, in terms of Lotus subculture, “all the right stuff”. It’s based on the 1/24th scale Tamiya kit built pretty much straight out of the box with the exception of the Lotus “wobbly” magnesium wheels. Along with the bare metal aluminum body panels and the kit-supplied Cosworth-Ford motor with twin Webers, the wobblies complete the list of high-status details. Of course the fact that it’s a pukka Lotus S2 as opposed to a mere Caterham replica will get you respect on both track days and at the Concourse. The wobblies were cast by Dave Bantoft, a very fine modeler in Australia, who generously supplied me with them. Thanks Dave! The bare metal finish was achieved with a combination of Spaz Stix Ultimate Mirror Chrome and Kosutte Ginsan metalizing powder. The fiberglas body parts and the roll over bar are finished in Tamiya TS-43 Racing Green. In keeping with the club racer theme I deleted the rear spare tire. The interior surfaces are finished in Testors Acryl Signal Red. Chrome bits were picked out in Molotow Chrome paint. This was my first Tamiya kit and the precision fit and detail accuracy made the experience a genuine pleasure. Thanx for lookin’, B. Edited September 8, 2020 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I like it, you've captured the feel of a well-used club racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Apologies for taking so long to reply! Thanks to you both. The delicate nature of the bare aluminum paint effect eventually necessitated a more "as raced" look to the project than I had initially intended, but I like the overall effect. I'm glad you dig it! B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Just came across this. I really like how it turned out with the Wobblies and Donnington wind screens. It is a very nice kit for starters and you took it to another demension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 17 hours ago, slusher said: Very nice! 8 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Just came across this. I really like how it turned out with the Wobblies and Donnington wind screens. It is a very nice kit for starters and you took it to another demension. Thanks again, to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Looks the part Bernard, nice to see it finished. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 On 10/3/2020 at 4:43 PM, Dave B said: Looks the part Bernard, nice to see it finished. Dave B Thanks Dave. Couldn't have done it without you! Sorry I had to go the "as-raced" route, but the bare aluminum's fragility demanded it. The other set of wobblies should look better under the Lotus Eleven since I can leave the tires intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Great looking 7. LOVE the wobblies. Super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 10/8/2020 at 6:58 PM, Bainford said: Great looking 7. LOVE the wobblies. Super cool! Thanks Trevor! Nice to see you here on MCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Nice. I've seen these at Goodwood festival of Speed, these things can move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 17 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: Nice. I've seen these at Goodwood festival of Speed, these things can move! Thanks Gareth. While this kit is just short of full detail (no separate space frame) there's enough there to give an appreciation of how advanced it was for a 1957 design. The suspension, especially, might very well be from sports cars of 10 years later. Between their ultralight weight, near-center engine location, and superior road holding, I suspect they provide an almost modern driving experience, especially since the Series 2 was fitted with disc brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I don't really know anything about them but are fun to watch. Seeing them kick out the back end almost loosing it on corners and then regaining control is something to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Love this kit, and what you did with it!!!....Nice weathering, Bud!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Thanks Dann. I agree, a lot of fun to put together. I'd like to do a Mk. 1 version with cycle fenders in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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