Nacho Z Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Time to show you all some pictures of the finished model. I have had a build thread going on for a few months now. There are a lot of detail pictures and info there. Here is the link: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=89345&page=1 This is my first, and probably only, commissioned model. I have 530 documented hours in this model. I have many more hours in internet searches, hobby and craft store browsing, etc. Other than the braided lines and A/N fittings along with the harness hardware I have scratchbuilt most other "extra" parts not in the kit. I would like to thank the folks who have helped me with this project but I would be remiss if I did not give a special shout out to Gary Kulchock. He gave me a bag of spare parts for this kit and I used them. He gave me the correct rear tires. Without those I would have been in trouble. Gary also, without me asking or even thinking about asking, built this BEAUTIFUL base that the car is sitting on. Thank you Buddy! Let me know what you think! Any questions about the build, ask away. Here are some detail shots. Cockpit first.
Nacho Z Posted October 2, 2014 Author Posted October 2, 2014 And a few more detail pictures. The drivetrain.
Crazy Ed Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 That's Wonderful, both in Detail and Execution. Very well done.
ferrarijoe Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Ok mines staying in the box for a while now. That's is one of the best excuse me it is the best i have ever seen of a JPS Lotus.
hemi Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 That my friend is beautiful two thumbs up and more if I had them.
Miatatom Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 That's is one of the best excuse me it is the best i have ever seen of a JPS Lotus. I've got to agree. Best one I've seen. I've got one in my stash and I have to keep telling myself, "stop comparing my work to someone else" or I'll never build anything.
Sixties Sam Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Wow! Incredible detail work! Really well done! The only open wheel racers I ever built were a Lotus Ford and Granatelli's turbine car back in the 1960's. They were nothing compared to this! Sam
Nacho Z Posted October 3, 2014 Author Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the nice comments guys, you are too kind. I would like to add that I just took this model to Pittsburgh this weekend to the 3 Rivers Automodelers show. I met the guy that I built it for at the show. It was only the second time he has even seen the car, (I have not given to him yet.) I was very fortunate to win "Best Engine" and first place in class with it. He was happier about that then I was. Edited October 4, 2014 by Nacho Z
Badluck 13 Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Holy WOW beautiful!!!....in the right photo setting it could pass for real.
jeffs396 Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Incredible John! Great work! I spotted it on the table last weekend from the vendor area, but unfortunately never got a chance to see it close up. Didn't get to talk to you either
Silver Foxx Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 This is beautiful , the amount of detail is amazing , top class work .
Gluebomber Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Wow! Absolutely beautiful work. I have this model on my future project list and I'll be using your pictures for reference. Great Job!
Nacho Z Posted October 3, 2014 Author Posted October 3, 2014 Again, let me say thank you for the nice comments. It is nice to be able to share your work with people who understand what went into it.
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