doubleyoung2003 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 hi everyone !😄 this is my tamiyaI 1/24 lotus europa special. the kit is easy to build,I made some modification and add some detail parts on this beauty.. hope you guys like it!!🙂 and here is the building video if you are interested🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm a sucker for black and gold livery - very nicely executed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Beautiful build. Thank you for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Nothing quite like a black with gold trim livery. Perfect for a Lotus and yours is. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiohd10 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 been watching your builds on youtube for a few months now, and each one is exceptional. good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Looks fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Everything is first rate. Initial impression is of a real car. And that's the absolute best pinstriping I've ever seen in 1/24 scale. Just beautiful craftsmanship, pure and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm seriously starting to believe that some of you guys are posting pictures of actual full size cars. This looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Simply beautiful! Great paint and detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Exceptional ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Superb work. As Bill said, it could be images of a real car. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Lotus and black/gold combo are a natural. I agree with the others, your paint job is excellent, and the trim is , well, perfect. The photography is first rate. keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Another awesome model. Beautiful paint and detail, thanks for posting.this and the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Looks great. I picked up one recently and plan to do it in dark green. How were those gold pinstrip decals to apply? They look kind of tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Great build and a well done video Lin! I too recently picked up this re-release and am looking forward to starting on it. Your techniques will be very useful, especially your solution to lowering the ride height. Even the addition of bolts on the license plate is a simple procedure, it is so often overlooked, yet adds to the realism of vehicle. Than you for sharing, Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 That looks really nice. Great detail work. Video was very well layed out for all the nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyoung2003 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Intmd8r said: I'm a sucker for black and gold livery - very nicely executed 9 hours ago, Gramps46 said: Beautiful build. Thank you for sharing it. 8 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said: Nothing quite like a black with gold trim livery. Perfect for a Lotus and yours is. Very cool. 8 hours ago, cobraman said: Looks fantastic ! 8 hours ago, stinkybritches said: I'm seriously starting to believe that some of you guys are posting pictures of actual full size cars. This looks amazing. 8 hours ago, ChrisR said: Awesome! 6 hours ago, Hi-Po said: Simply beautiful! Great paint and detailing. 6 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Exceptional ! 5 hours ago, Earl Marischal said: Superb work. As Bill said, it could be images of a real car. steve 5 hours ago, happy grumpy said: Lotus and black/gold combo are a natural. I agree with the others, your paint job is excellent, and the trim is , well, perfect. The photography is first rate. keep it up 5 hours ago, Roger U said: Another awesome model. Beautiful paint and detail, thanks for posting.this and the video. 2 hours ago, Zippi said: That looks really nice. Great detail work. Video was very well layed out for all the nice work. THANK YOU MY FRIENDS!!!😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyoung2003 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 8 hours ago, radiohd10 said: been watching your builds on youtube for a few months now, and each one is exceptional. good stuff. 5 hours ago, Roger U said: Another awesome model. Beautiful paint and detail, thanks for posting.this and the video. Thank you for watching my video!!your supporting is the biggest motivation for me to carry on!!!😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyoung2003 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Can-Con said: Looks great. I picked up one recently and plan to do it in dark green. How were those gold pinstrip decals to apply? They look kind of tricky. HI,I think the biggest challenge of this kit is decal..it takes time and patience..you can check my building video...about 13:00, it reveal how I apply it.. hope it works for you..🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyoung2003 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Misha said: Great build and a well done video Lin! I too recently picked up this re-release and am looking forward to starting on it. Your techniques will be very useful, especially your solution to lowering the ride height. Even the addition of bolts on the license plate is a simple procedure, it is so often overlooked, yet adds to the realism of vehicle. Than you for sharing, Misha hi,this kit is aged..but Tamiya made it very well,enjoy it and have fun!!😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 That is about the most fabulous black paint job I’ve ever seen! And all the detailing is fantastic too.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Details and paint job are very awesome, outstanding work !!!👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyoung2003 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 10 hours ago, NOBLNG said: That is about the most fabulous black paint job I’ve ever seen! And all the detailing is fantastic too.👍 6 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: Details and paint job are very awesome, outstanding work !!!👍👍👍 THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Exceptional build. Excellent detailing and a very high degree of realism. One of the best I've seen in that regard. Excellent photography as well. Your build video has been mentioned and linked on a Lotus Europa owners forum (which is where I first seen it), and it got high praise there also. I have this same kit on the bench right now. It is an extremely well done kit, and Tamiya captured the subtle details of the Europa perfectly. The only flaw with the kit is the slightly oversized wheels and tires, which it is a flaw that is very difficult to correct. Otherwise, the kit is exceptional. May I ask where you got the windscreen wiper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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