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Good evening, Thank you very much Bainford! The decoration is at the beginning and the assembly is progressing slowly. I also made a small aluminum plate for the presentation of the finished model. I photocopied the instructions on a Kabuki Tamiya mask sheet, as already done for the body parts masks. I then cut out the lettering freehand ... and it can be improved upon (sighs ...) Then a fairly thick primer coat followed by a semi matt black coat and a very light sanding with 8000 to give this aspect and this very slight relief effect. Four rivets, the cam covers for the BRM recall and voila. A test allowed me to confirm a problem with the transparency of the decal of the white roundel on the nose. So I cut out a mask, put on a very light coat of primer, then titanium white. Here is the result after rapid removal of the masking. I will wipe it down tomorrow to smooth the outline and apply another decal and the # 1. Work on the front of the car and more particularly on the radiator and its bracket. The inside of the radiator is filled in with 1/10 aluminum foil covered with rows of 0.5 lead wire to simulate the coil ... not much can be seen. The set is adjusted and ready to paint. I also worked a bit on the H16 and its exhaust. Adjusted, sanded and prepared he also receives a weld bead at the exit of the 4 in 1. A little bi-component tomorrow on the exits and we can move on to primer and white paint. A little blank test to validate some assemblies, but above all to have fun! Pretty happy that it is starting to take shape. More soon. Pascal

Good evening, Thanks a lot for your kind comments. The base of the vermiculated paint of the camshaft covers is done. The other stages of painting will not be long in coming. In the meantime, the hardware is in preparation. Next soon. Pascal

Hi, Impressive build! Pascal

Hi, Amazing job! Pascal

Hi, Great build and great job on the crankshaft. Pascal

Hi, British Racing Green is in the spotlight! I love this magnificent little F1: Thin, racy, equipped with a BRM engine with an unusual architecture (it's an H16) ... and it's a Lotus! The kit is really superb and the assembly is one of the smartest I have ever seen. So I started this edit on November 21 ... with an end goal for early 2021. There will be some rivets to install... The bodywork elements are all drilled to accommodate the riveting in 0.5 and 0.4. Part of the assembly is secured by screws; the holes are drilled and tapped at 1.4. The underside of the chassis is stripped of the embossed Classic Team Lotus logo and a die-cut aluminum foil for the new flat bottom. After the blank assembly of the hull, I immediately proceeded to cut the thermoformed windshields: I will be quieter during the final assembly. The start of the construction of the engine validates the correct installation of its support on the frame, among other things. I take this opportunity to make all the holes intended to receive all the accessories and equipment of the 16 cylinders. I took 2 piston / connecting rod assemblies from the engine for a (maybe) later use. Several painting sessions have been carried out today. We also had to keep the engine running a bit and move the gearbox and clutch forward. A few changes are being made to this set and more are coming. Otherwise, a lot of tests, adjustments, preparation for the assemblies to come ... I did a test on one of the proposed cam cover versions and a test on the engine ... I will use the other, equipped with an engraved and riveted plate, the red version may be useful for a small presentation. I started connecting the ignition circuit on the lower benches and validated the assembly of the box components. I like the color, obtained by mixing, but will certainly be worked on a bit. Small comparison with his little sister: the Type 43 is wider, but thinner on its front part than the Lotus 49. I focused on the hull and the interior. A little riveting, the hull will be finished later. I decided to use slightly more rounded heads for the cockpit in order to highlight them more due to their location; a kind of scale effect what. Those of the hull are of the same diameter, 0.5mm, but flatter. The engine support reinforcements will be 0.4. The cockpit was then primed, painted and worked with oils and the dashboard detailed on both sides. A vintage photo allowed me to perfect its decoration and put the news in the “Dymo” strip. The gear lever is detailed with a machined bolt and its washer, its pommel painted in acrylic and oil then dressed with its Lotus logo. It will receive a light touch of varnish tomorrow. Some pictures to illustrate my point: Solder for the front tank Parts primed. Red, Grey and Green. Enamel, acrylic & polyurethane. I have finished riveting the hull, except for the central part which will be after painting. I have done a little work on the part of the engine that will remain visible. the other side will be equipped with the scoop. The engine is almost finished. As expected, the right side is a little less detailed than the left as it will be fitted with the large intake scoop. I still installed the injection tubes without connecting them to the pump: we can't see anything anyway... Two options are available for the scoops: White Metal (without installing the cones) or thermoformed, very thin to install on a "bracket" located between the cones. The Lucas identification plates (Superb!) Are transferred onto an extremely thin sheet of aluminum. The upper cam covers have been changed, as planned there too, and fitted with the BRM plates engraved as in reality. Red paint is diffused by capillary with a fine brush. Other parts are prepared and then primed. Paint session. Titanium white then Lotus yellow. I photocopied the decal sheet onto a Kabuki Tamiya mask sheet. The copy of the yellow decals is cut and then used to mask the yellow. Then, British Racing Green and unmask. The engine will be able to be equipped with its filter. Seam lines removed. Clear coat done and parts smoothly drying in my magic box. In the meantime, I have done a temporary assembly of the upper frame. The hoses of the water pipes are installed as well as their clamps. Self-amalgamating tape was used. Used in real life... to repair hoses.? I also tested a new, easier method for the tires gold ring using a template and a gold pen: it could be improved, but it could be worse. Voilà. More soon. I hope you will enjoy the build. Full pleasure for me Pascal

Hi, Beatiful!! I love that car, the last with front engine. Great job and pretty helpful for my own build. Pascal

Hi, Awesome!! I’d love to have one! Pascal

Hi, Something a bit different, but a dream machine: what else?! Tapping, cutting, drilling… Studs and gasket Preparing, checking, testing… Few parts of the alternator. Worked a bit on the alternator. All the threads are made, the studs and other threaded rods put to the right length, the parts separated from their supports and prepared... The cables will be added to the lugs and terminals as soon as the painting is done. Everything is tested to validate this sub assy and move on to another... or to painting. Here are some pictures. more soon. Voilà. Pascal

Hi, Let me introduce the wonderful Ferrari 256F1, the last front engined Formula one of the Scuderia, a Dino, and I looove Dino! The Red Roaring Beauty: First steps with the engine main parts The wheels need a bit of work The tool to hold the wheel and center the hub. 1st row. 2nd row. 3rd row. 4th. 5th. 6th, the last row. I turned a small support for the wheel Progress on the engine and gear box prior to primer. Front disc Nice and thin 3D parts. Still progressing… It is requested by the manual to reduce the intake manifold by one millimeter. It is modified and reinforced using 0.8 brass so it will not move for milling. The shafts are prepared as well as the calipers. You can see the difference with original OOB parts. The gearbox is painted With aluminium (Dull Alu Alclad), instead of the black recommended. Same thing for the engine block after being quickly masked with tape and liquid mask. Time for oils, 1st step. Even 1/12 engine looks small next to the 1/4… oil filter! 2nd step … and starting with carbs: Weber, it’s written! I hope you will enjoy the WIP… More soon. Pascal

Hi, Thank you for your warm welcome. Pascal

Hi, My name is Pascal and I’m from South West of France.I just discovered the forum and its great builds.I’m 54… till tomorrow, love race cars and build models since I was 6.I mainly build Formula one cars, from early 50’s to early 2000’s.MFH is my favorite brand and I must admit that it changed my mind regarding model kits since I discovered it about 20 years ago: a real multimedia stuff!So, thank you for welcoming me among you.I will soon post my last build/WIP, « old » WIPs and hope you’ll enjoy it.Pascal.P.S: Sorry for my poor English which is not my native language...