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12-17-2010, 05:29 AM
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tamiya lotus europa special
Well, I finally took the pictures of the finished model, hope you like it...
base color(all gunze): surfacer 1000->super black->finisher's urethane clear coated.                    WIP: http://ferrari-f40.tistory.com/650 my simply photo studio  
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12-17-2010, 08:05 AM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
 Beautiful Lotus. We don't see that car to often! Very clean built and nicely done !!!!! |
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12-17-2010, 02:13 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Never imagined it looks so good in black. Now I must build one!
Everything looks great except the plug wires, which are too thick. Is it paint or foil on the wheels? |
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12-17-2010, 02:24 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Oh, I love that black and gold paaint sheme!
And the rims are great, how did you paint them? |
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12-17-2010, 03:15 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Great build of a sweet little car.
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12-17-2010, 10:09 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
It look great! Congratulations.
What do you think about the kit? I'm looking forward to purchase it but I haven't saw it on person. |
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12-18-2010, 08:10 AM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
I always liked the Lotus Europa when I was growing up in England. The Europa Special Twin Cam was the most desirable, particularly because of the JPS Colours, echoing the Formula 1 racing success of the time. I've never seen the Tamiya model built before. Your results shows what a good model it can be with a skilled build such as yours. Well done.
And for next year's 2011 Formula 1, the JPS colours are being revived: http://sidepodcast.com/post/lotus-gr...nault-for-2011 |
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12-18-2010, 06:40 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Looks very nice!
But the clear coating looks way too thick...looks like it almost ate up the door pannel line. I've seen the same problems with models coated with urethane. Is this common problem of urethane clear? |
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12-18-2010, 09:23 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Nice build and very thoughtful to include your lighting diagram.
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12-19-2010, 12:07 AM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Probably not one of Lotus' most beautiful designs but I still love it
Very nicely built
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
I owned a '72 Europa special in black/gold with oatmeal trim many years ago. It was a fantastic, head-turning car.
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02-04-2012, 11:37 PM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Great job,did you invest alot of time into the floor in regards to the mold marks?example putty and sanding.
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02-05-2012, 12:41 AM
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Re: tamiya lotus europa special
Very well done! I also like the overhead studio shot
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