Lotus XI LeMans 1957

[m3fan]

I acquired this little kit from a fellow modellers collection. It was very successful car for Colin Chapman as it won its class 501-750cc and its chief mechanic was no other than Graham Hill.

It is a very straight forward curb side kit from Profil24. Everything goes together well for a multimedia kit.

paint is tamiya racing green and the bare metal is some self adhesive foil from mfh.

comments welcome

[RancheroSteve]

Very nice! I've always liked the XI.

I wasn't aware that Profil24 did a kit - I've only seen the Merit kit, which is hard to find for a reasonable price.

[Gramps46]

I am loving your build of the Lotus.  Super job.

[afx]

Very nice.

[williamdp]

Super clean build, Russell. And the subject isn't half bad either ?

 

[m3fan]

Thanks for all the replies. It was a fun quick build although vacuformed "glass" isn't my favourite:)

[Phildaupho]

Wonderful looking vintage racecar. Tuned out very well.

[bbowser]

1 hour ago, Phildaupho said:

Wonderful looking vintage racecar. Tuned out very well.

I agree, very nicely done.  Thanks for sharing.

[Nacho Z]

Very nicely done, Russell!

[Silver Foxx]

A great looking build , well done .

[Rich Chernosky]

Really sharp...you did an excellent job.  Didn't know Graham Hill had that much mechanical ability.  Cool. 

[Dave B]

Nice build Russell, looks real good.

Dave B

PS I believe Graham Hill was initially employed by Chapman as a gearbox mechanic.

[slusher]

Very sharp and clean!

[PappyD340]

Beautiful build, well done!

[Codi]

VERY impressive.  Congrats on a fine fine build.  cheers, tim

[89AKurt]

Lovely car, great job on the finish!  Are there lights for the #, but not the front?

[Art Laski]

Looks great!