Lotus 49

[2whl]

I just finished this MFH 1/12 Lotus 49.  It is the Dutch GP version which was the initial outing for the car.  It was also a win for Jimmy Clark.   Painted in Tamiya TS-43 Racing Green. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Oh man...that is beautiful.

Anyone who doesn't get why this was THE golden era of F1 is just blind.

I thought I was pretty much done buying car models, but I HAVE to have one of those.

[Roger U]

A beautiful model. The detailing, paint, well everything is beautifully done.

[RancheroSteve]

Outstanding build of an iconic racing car!

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

MFH is at another level. A big amount of time and effort and a huge reward. This beautiful machine needs its own lighted glass case!

[Jim B]

Great looking Lotus.  Very well done.

[drodg]

That is gorgeous!   You got to love the original Lotus 49 before wings started to be applied in later years!

[1959scudetto]

Simply fantastic - this is one of the most beautiful racecars ever, driven by my favorite, the great Jim Clark.

Though deadly dangerous unfortunately, the racing cars of the 60's are the best looking ever (in my opinion) and required a special, highly skilled generation of drivers.

Edited August 6, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[Hi-Po]

An outstanding build! Job well done.

[bbowser]

Outstanding!  Strap a powerful engine to your back and fly without wings.  The men who drove these were truly brave.

[Phildaupho]

Beautiful model. I saw the 49s race at the 1967 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport. There were three 49s for Clark, Hill and Canadian Eppie Weitzes. Clark was on the pole and set the fastest lap. It was a wet race. Clark and Weitzes  DNF'd.  Hill finished fourth behind Brabham, Hulme and Gurney.

Edited August 7, 2024 by Phildaupho

[PappyD340]

Beautiful build, well done!

[Jim N]

Great work.  That is a truly gorgeous model.  Display it proudly!

[SpikeSchumacher]

Beautiful build of an iconic F1 car Paul!

[PatW]

Superb! I remember it well!

[Nacho Z]

The simplicity of the design of these “cigar” cars is what makes them so elegant!  You do these MFH models justice, Paul!  Drop dead gorgeous!

[Dave B]

Absolutely stunning, I saw these race at Longford in Tassie, how lucky was I down this end of the world!!

Dave B

[Pierre Rivard]

Wonderful build Paul. MFH kits are a big challenge but can be turned into masterpieces. Certainly the case here. 

[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Wow! Super-nice detailing. Beautiful looking build.

[Bainford]

Now that is just beautiful. My favourite F1 weapon of all time. You have done a wonderful job with this build, captured the raw beauty and elegant simplicity of the original 49 very nicely. A simply lovely build. I love it!

[1hobby1]

Very cool

[dublin boy]

Gorgeous Paul. 

Was that the first Double Four Valve in an F1 car?

[bisc63]

What a great looking car and model! Love those colors! Well done.