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Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 15th, 2020, 7:18 am
by Kaye
Great!

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 15th, 2020, 8:06 am
by Emilio
Thank you Kaye as always. I have been at it full blown these past few weeks and aside from one of two servo brackets that arrived, the car is about 90% done. I need to fabricate a fuel tank that will sit under the seat, a windshield and secure the steering servo, the front nose is joined to the chassis via support bracket that is slotted through the nose and works like a champ. I'm working on the body panels and templates for the racing stripes and suit for the driver. Everything electronics will fit under the seating area and the length of the chassis. Well hope you enjoy and stay safe. :)

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 15th, 2020, 9:22 am
by Lovedr
Emilio,

Very nice job on this!!!

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 15th, 2020, 4:58 pm
by Emilio
Thanks Lovedr :)

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 16th, 2020, 5:13 am
by Kaye
A huge amount of talent and perseverance!

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 16th, 2020, 3:50 pm
by Emilio
Thank you Kaye. I started the body, I attached the winglets and primed. This week she gets her British green coat and if all goes as planed she'll finally get the decals applied, 10 months for this moment :)

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 17th, 2020, 5:36 pm
by Emilio
Body primed up but the weather was crappy with more to follow, was hoping to start Jim Clarks scheme today :(

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 20th, 2020, 4:01 am
by CALracing
well done

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 20th, 2020, 4:24 pm
by Emilio
Thank you Cal

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 27th, 2020, 3:19 pm
by Mike Casey
excited to see outcome.

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: April 30th, 2020, 5:28 am
by Emilio
Thanks Mike; We had one day where the weather was great for painting and I was able to complete all the yellow areas. Now need to wait a few days to cure fully to apply the masking for the green areas and then the decals. :)

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: May 19th, 2020, 9:21 am
by Emilio
Hey folks, hope everyone is doing well. Finally got some good weather and time from yard chores and was able to paint my Lotus 49. Going to wait a week or so before I give a light compound and wax and then apply the decals. Next I need to find wheels, the ones I used to test are from my Daytona coupe. Well hope you enjoy and stay safe :)

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: May 20th, 2020, 7:36 am
by Kaye
Wonderful craftwork!

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: May 22nd, 2020, 4:28 pm
by Emilio
Thanks Kaye :)

Re: 1/4 scale Lotus 49 Jim Clark version

Posted: May 27th, 2020, 11:27 am
by Emilio
Hey folks, received my custom nose decal today and put in place. Was going to start assembling the car but it's way to hot and humid in the garage, I'll save it for a cooler day or evening. If anyone is wondering about the front suspension, this consists of 2 insulators mounted to the axle which works like independent suspension, Jan Gilmer used this type on his midgets. Hope you enjoy and stay safe :)