James Bond Lotus

[Sonorandog]

I finished this kit a couple weeks ago. For such a simple kit it was a lot of work and gave me some issues. But overall I’m happy with it. It was a fun little project. Not having wheels I had to make a stand for. I built this one for a friend, but I bought two kits at the same time so the second attempt at this kit will be for me. Hopefully, I will have learned from my mistakes and do a better job next time around.  I did not put much effort into the interior, but I had to do something. I knew it would never be seen, but it did not feel right to ignore it.

[karbuildr]

Nice. I remember the movie, your build looks good to me. Good job on the stand.

[Jim B]

Looks really nice. Well done. 

[PappyD340]

Pretty cool!

[spencer1984]

That turned out great, nice work!

[Sonorandog]

Thank you everyone for the nice comments. I am happy with it. It’s just that it’s a classic problem. Whenever you’re finished with something all you see is what didn’t go right instead of what worked.

[Bainford]

Cool submersible Lotus. Nice work. Given the questionable water-tightness of a Lotus, it should probably be equipped with a dry-suit. I have wondered what this kit was like. I am about 95% through the Esprit with wheels.

I know what you mean by seeing all the flaws on a completed build. I am the same way. The more work I put into them, the more I am displeased with the outcome, despite the fact it is a much improved over the previous build. I can only see the mistakes or imperfections. The good part is that after a few months on the shelf, I tend to forget about those flaws and can enjoy the finished build on the shelf.

[LennyB]

Nice to see a buildup of this. I thought about getting one.

 

The real one is currently on display at the Saratoga Auto Museum in New York.

 

[XYHARRY]

Your friend should be very pleased, well done Steve. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Tom99]

Nice work!

[slusher]

A great looking build!

[Sonorandog]

Thanks everyone.  My next build will have actual wheels and tires!

[Sonorandog]

I have a mini Bond museum waiting to be built.  Minus the Proteus.

[LennyB]

On 2/8/2024 at 12:21 PM, Sonorandog said:

I have a mini Bond museum waiting to be built.  Minus the Proteus.

I started the Moonraker Space Shuttle years ago, never got far and not sure what ever happened to the kit. Lost somewhere in the attic.

[David G.]

Nicely done!

I love the stand you made too.

David G.

[Gustavo Reis]

Very nice model, I love the Bond cars, as a sugestion to increase your collection, some of my models.

[Sonorandog]

That’s a good looking collection of vehicles.