az308gts Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hello, for my first post on this site I'll start with my build of a Tamiya Lotus 79... First off is the engine and rear stuff. I'm using the Tamiya PE parts. Click on First Steps to see some pics. Off we go! Cheers, Kurt C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Nice start. That is a very tempting kit. If I can get my mitts on one of those and one of the re-issued 312t3s, I'd be quite happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtb -red Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 best looking F-1 car in history to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pinguis Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 A kit in my 'Todo someday' list. Will follow with interest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
az308gts Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 The powertrain assy is pretty much done now. I'm going to get some turned trumpets instead of using the stock ones. They are a prominent part of the car and should look the part. I'm not real impressed with where all of the mold pin marks are on the chassis and venturi tunnel. Lots of cleaning up to do. Getting into the nooks and cranny's in the footbox has been fun. And, there are two plates that have to be added to the rear of the upper body work to fill in missing scoops that are used on the next years (Martini) car. Apparently Tamiya felt like making only one mold. Still, all the parts fit nice and tight. Chassis and venturi picture link here! Happy modeling! Kurt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Kurt Ooh that is very good build and a very neat start. NICE clean sharp work ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
az308gts Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I got side tracked... working to finish-up a Fisher Pattern 312P and a Tamiya Tesi 906. I need to clear up some space! The Lotus will resume soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I got side tracked... working to finish-up a Fisher Pattern 312P and a Tamiya Tesi 906. I need to clear up some space! The Lotus will resume soon. Oh that is good to know...Look forward to more updates...Thanks for letting us know where you are at ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
az308gts Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 UPDATE!!! Still side tracked...this time it's r/c planes. But I did unearth the box last night. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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