Rich Chernosky

Level of detail is incredible, if i didn't know it was a model I would swear it was real.

Very nice job, I recognize a lot of those parts. You did a great job combining them into a new and different model. I was at Watkins Glen when they filmed Gran Prix. They filmed all day and then used just 17sec of the film. James Garner could really drive a race car....it showed. He did all his own driving.

Thank you Brett and welcome to the group. You are always welcome here.

A big welcome to my good friend Brett. A frequent visitor to my shop and a long standing email friend. A lot of information has passed hands here and I am sure you will be a welcome addition to all the talent found on this site.

Dave...let me know if you ever decide to tackle it. I keep extensive build notes and am happy to share. This kit was not without its problems.

Dann....great to see you back at this project. Attention to detail right down to the wing nuts...unbelievable.

Thank you for the compliment, Gary. You are not the only one to tell me that. That is why I take all those detail photos.

Just off the bench is this Lotus 91 form Ebbro in 1/20 scale. Mostly box stock with added details like correct sponser decals by Indycals, seatbelts and many scratchbuilt lines hoses and linkages. Can't say this was the easiest kit to build. Several obstacles had to be overcome. Body fit was very tight. Getting the front clip on required much grinding and cutting. And that was to just get it into place without much force. U shaped pins made from .020 wire had to be used to secure the upper panels in place. Not proto-typical but necessary to get a decent looking finished model. Pictures tell the rest of the story. Thanks for looking. Note: this was the last Colin Chapman designed Lotus. Elio DeAngelis recorded his only F-1 win in this car at Austria in 1982. Fittings made from 1mm brass tube. Only 1mm long these requred a special technique to cut and drill to fit. Engine wired and fuel lines installed. Lines are made from .o10 clear. hanger tread front suspension installed. Note -the tie rod had to be cut and a steel rod added to adjust the track. Engine all snuggled into the chassis and extra details added. Other side of engine installation Fuel tank lines, very delicate work , those lines and fittings are very small, Seat belts from Tamiya On its wheels at last Business end of the racer Side view, note the tiny clips holding the body down and carefully painted black to hide them.

You will enjoy this kit. Decals are a little tricky but not bad. I painted the large red areas of the decals and just used the stripe part. Its your call though.

Absolutely stunning paint jobs. This Tamiya kit is one of their better ones and you have done them both justice.

Great job, your work is always a pleasure to see. Thanks for posting.

I have to echo Dann's words on this one. I was wondering how you were going to pull that off. Its brilliant.

Outstanding job on this model. Got this one in my stash and have eyeballed it a few times. Great to see it built. Big fan of Fisher.

Have this one in my stash along with the correct paint. Very nice job Paul. Might have to do this one myself.

Nice looking Ferrari's, good job on all of them.

Nice Looking, good job, Ferrari's are my favorite.

Great work so far Dann. I just luv working stuff, what did you use for the struts..?? Keep it up...I am enjoying this build.

Well worth the effort Bruce, it turned out great. Thanks for the WIP...it will help in my build.

Impressive work on this iconic sports racer. This was a nice kit

Looks good so far, post it in "under glass" when finished. Welcome to the forum, you will find plenty of good company here.

very nice, like the chassis detailing.

Kurt...I see you have the berlinetta too. Are you going to do both at the same time ?. The chassis and engines are the same. Sorry about the fit on your windshield. I got lucky on mine and it fit perfectly the first time. But it looks like you have it solved.

Will be following this one fer sure. A nice kit of one of the best looking Ferrari's

Original IMC Chaparral 2E (the yellowed one) built circa 1965, rebuild of the same kit (boxed as a Union) 9/25/2015. We don't spray clear enamel over white plastic anymore.

Good job Justin, I actually helped build one of the real ones way back when. That is a nice little kit and you did it justice.