Volvoman Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 This is my first build of 2013, the Tamiya Lotus Europa special. Sprayed with Tamiya gloss black, this was built pretty much box stock with the exception of some KFS number plates and a tax disc, BMF and a pair of photoetch glasses on the centre console. The rear LOTUS lettering and the pinstriping on the rear deck are missing as I lost a couple of the letters in the carpet as they did'nt stick down too well and for some unknown reason the pinstriping for the rear decking dissolved in the water yet I had no problems at all with the others. As usual, all comments and thoughts are welcome and thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That is a really sharp build. Very nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks very much for your comments Slusher, very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great looking build of a very under appreciated car ! Very nice detailing , right down to the glasses on the console ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 One of my overall favorite cars .. beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Very nice build. This same kit was the third model I built and it is what got me really excited about building model cars. You did a great job with yours,it turned out MUCH better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Many thanks for all your comments guys......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nice. I always thought those things looked like little El Caminos or Rancheros. So disappointing to find an engine in the rear instead of a bed! LOLAM. {Laughing Out Loud At Myself!} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nice build...Dig the glasses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Superb build, and those photo's make it look very realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nice build...Dig the glasses! I second that! Very sharp looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Looking good in my view! Well done Mark! I always loved the black Europa with gold trim. Looks timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Very nice build!!! It is on my list as my brother-in-law had a JPS Lotus. He even had new badges made for the B pillars after Lotus had another championship. The cars are very simple and fun to drive/ride. But his had an issue with blowing power window motors and fuses. A very hot car in the summer Carolinas heat!!! We even raced one for a short time......but both are gone now....why I need to build the model!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauricio Meyer Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 A model you don't see very often. very nice work!! i like it, i think i'll get one for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice work Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 For a second I thought picture 2 was of a real car. Brilliant work man, it looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Very nicely done. Loved the 1:1, handled like a slotcar. Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Very nice , you did a good job, nice outside photography too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Great job and great photos. I thought the second pic was a reference photo of a 1:1 Lotus! Very nice! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldsMObile Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Clean and detailed build, Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-east Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 absolutely brilliant looking model, the clean build, great photos and nice paint make it a pleasure to look at, great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoman Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi folks, I am blown away by all of your positive comments on my little Lotus, as always they mean so much to me and they are very much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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