jaymcminn Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Here's the WIP thread for this one... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=77115 This is a mild custom buildup of the Tamiya Lotus Europa Special kit. Paint is Testors One-Coat Fiery Orange with One-Coat clear. Carbon fiber decals are SMS High-Def. Wheels are Fujimi Minilites. Wing is an Aoshima Tuner Series wing with the uprights modified and scratchbuilt end plates. Exhaust was constructed from a parts-box muffler with styrene pipes and tailpipes from the Hasegawa Ferrari 250 TR. Blacking out most of the trim really makes the little Europa look a lot meaner. I got it to sit as low as possible given that any lower would have meant major surgery to the kit. Kit carbs were replaced with Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport units. Engine bay heat shielding is Wilton cake foil. Overall this was a fun little build... the Europa kit is pretty much par for the course as far as Tamiya's 90's releases go. It goes together great with no surprises. If I can get my hands on another cheap enough, I might have to do a widebody version! As it stands, I already have a Lotus 7 on the way... it will wind up as a companion piece for this one, but that's another thread. As always, any questions and comments are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I like it! great color, nice finish and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Beautiful build. I would like it more without the spoiler but thats just me. You did do a very nice job with this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Man, I really like this. Very rare, and very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Just a beautiful job on this!! Really love what you did with the engine bay and the stance is just perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Superb work. Super clean and beautifully finished. A bit too much metal flake for me, but photography can make that look more extreme than it is. Edited August 1, 2013 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very nice Lotus! Turned out great I like all the mods you did and thanks for pointing them out and the tip on the cake foil insulation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks, everybody! Superb work. Super clean and beautifully finished. A bit too much metal flake for me, but photography can make that look more extreme than it is. Skip, photos actually don't lie in this case. The Fiery Orange, like most of the One-Coat paints, has a LOT of flake in it. Normally I tend to stay away from them for that reason, but on this particular car I wanted that heavy metalflake effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very very nice! I love the color scheme. I'm gonna have to get me one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Beautifully done, really enjoyed following this build, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Impressive work Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Very sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Very well done Jason, most IMPRESSIVE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 the 90's Tamiya has a magic to them, the are so accurate looking and the engineering is just amazing. Details are among the best in the business. Too bad, they started to simplified their current offering. You did a great job on this one and I will make one of these in the near future. The 7 in 1/24 scale is also a classic piece. But i am sure you will need to make more modification on that one since it is one of their early releases. But overall the 7 is a great piece too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportandmiah Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Lovely build Jay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Great looking custom of an unusual subject. On a recent episode of Over Haulin, Chip Foose and team customized a Lotus Europa which I thought was surprising but turned out very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 You sure build beautiful models, buddy. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 A very nice build!! After having built this very kit I can see the extra work you have put into this stunning build. Its beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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