Justin Porter Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 When Tamiya announced this reissue, I knew it was one I was going to have to make a "one for inventory, one for me" order. Sure enough, Tamiya came through with the additions to the kit. On top of the self-adhesive metal transfers that were in the kit the first go-around, Tamiya has included a nice new photoetch fret with grilles to take the place of the old vinyl mesh, faces for the brake rotors, buckles for racing harnesses, badges and locks, plus printed belts for the harnesses and a new sprue with nicely rendered RS Watanabe style wheels and a GT style wing as seen on some of the Europas in period. Assembly so far is, well, it's Tamiya. To this point I have the engine together and the frame with suspension fully assembled. Paints are mostly a selection of Vallejo Metal Color, Model Color, and Model Air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I built the original kit last year and I added plug wires and an ignition coil. It turns out to be one of my best builds yet. I'm looking forward to see what you can do with this reissued kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I was very excited to hear of this reissue, and glad to hear they upgraded the kit. I have two on the way from HLJ right now. I’m interested to see how yours goes together. Looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 This is coming along nicely. I didn’t know Tamiya had added extra to the re-issue. I’m going to have to pick one of these up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Well, nice big step forward on the Lotus. The chassis is now mated to the tub and the engine is in place with the engine bay completed. The blue is Arctic Blue from the Vallejo Model Air line which is my "close enough" stand in for Lotus Lagoon Blue. You can see the PE carb plate and turned aluminum velocity stacks that are included in this reissue of the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 It’s coming along nicely. The two kits I ordered arrived on Wednesday. The new additions to the kit are nicely done and quite welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Inspired by the work you've done I too have just ordered this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/1/2021 at 4:21 PM, Justin Porter said: The blue is Arctic Blue from the Vallejo Model Air line which is my "close enough" stand in for Lotus Lagoon Blue. Friend of mine owns the 1:1 vehicle. His has a similar color. He told me that when he had his repainted he used some Corvette color (I don't recall which) - it was was a close match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Latest update on my Tamiya 1/24th scale Lotus Europa. I finally have the interior all done and also it's up on its wheels. The interior is finished in a two-tone of Vallejo Model Air Sand Beige and Tamiya Deck Tan, with various other paints for small details. I couldn't help but drill out the holes in the steering wheel spokes on account of having my new pin vise to play with. The wheels are finished in Alclad Dark Aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Nice progress. I like how you drilled out the steering wheel nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Looking good. The interior paint looks a good match for the factory biscuit colour. I have this kit as my next to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I love a Lotus!, and yours is moving along Brilliantly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Looking great. I really like the new additions Tamiya included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Real nice clean work, nicely detailed dash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Always loved this strange little car. For the time, it was a very advanced look. Precursor to the designs that followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Cool subject. Doing something like the steering wheel holes is what makes a better model all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Lookin' good Justin! I didn't know this was even being reissued by Tamiya! I have the original kit.......never touched it. I'd like to grab the reissue with all the neat stuff they added. Keep up the great work! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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