dougwintz Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Hello from Morristown NJ I always liked the Lancia Stratos and picked up a Hasegawa kit. But, it's curbside and I wanted to add an engine. First thing I did was to scribe and cut open the hatch Then I transplanted a Ferrari engine from a Fujima Dino kit - closest thing I could think of for a proper engine for the Stratos Next, added some seatbelts Really like the Alitalia livery on the car And here's the completed car with some Italian cousins, Fiat 131's Edited September 24, 2016 by dougwintz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randx0 Posted September 22, 2014 Nicely Done ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carcrazy19 Posted September 22, 2014 Great Job...I like the Alitalia paint theme. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyboy Posted September 22, 2014 Great stuff Doug!! Looks amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TFchronos Posted September 22, 2014 Very nicely done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho Z Posted September 23, 2014 Very cool. I have always had a soft spot for the Stratos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaymcminn Posted September 23, 2014 Beautiful work. I've been thinking about getting one of the Hasegawa racers to go with the Fujimi Enthusiast Stradale I built a few years back. The Stratos is one of my favorite cars... there's just something about the cartoonish proportions and overall insane nature of the little beast that really appeals to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
935k3 Posted September 23, 2014 Great subject, Great model. I think you picked the perfect engine for the Stratos. The only thing might not be correct is the Air plenum/box. It's better to separate the rear deck even if you build it OOB because you do not have to spread the body in the final assembly(note warning in instructions). You can put the chassis in from the back then put the deck on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyfink Posted September 23, 2014 Great job on one of may all time favorite cars!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Jon Posted September 23, 2014 Fantastic build, super clean & great subject! bravo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougwintz Posted September 24, 2014 Great subject, Great model. I think you picked the perfect engine for the Stratos. The only thing might not be correct is the Air plenum/box. It's better to separate the rear deck even if you build it OOB because you do not have to spread the body in the final assembly(note warning in instructions). You can put the chassis in from the back then put the deck on. I think you're right about the air plenum/box. Looking at photos they may have just left the top of the engine exposed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brizio Posted September 24, 2014 Very nice job done. Impressive car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted September 24, 2014 Very sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 Posted November 1, 2014 Very cool, love the Stratos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann Tier Posted January 31, 2016 Hello from Morristown NJ I always liked the Lancia Stratos and picked up a Hasegawa kit. But, it's curbside and I wanted to add an engine. First thing I did was to scribe and cut open the hatch Then I transplanted a Ferrari engine from a Fujima Dino kit - closest thing I could think of for a proper engine for the Stratos Next, added some seatbelts Really like the Alitalia livery on the car And here's the completed car with some Italian cousins, Fiat 131's very cool! great transplant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afx Posted January 31, 2016 The Stratos did indeed run the Ferrari Dino engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldcarfan Posted February 1, 2016 Beautiful work. I had this model a long time ago. It died when I was moving. It ended under something heavy in a packing box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GerN Posted February 1, 2016 Great choice of subject and great execution! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 12, 2016 Wicked little car and you have done a great job. Have loved that livery as wellAwesome engine transplant, that is attention to detail!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTJUNIOR Posted February 12, 2016 Looks really good and the Dino engine is 100% correct for the Stratos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
