Lotus Super 7 (Clubman Racer)

http://s005.radikal.ru/i210/1001/8a/f81aa5dfd018.jpg

http://s15.radikal.ru/i188/1001/e7/0439e1b34a92t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s15.radikal.ru/i188/1001/e7/0439e1b34a92.jpg.html) http://i081.radikal.ru/1001/a3/766f136a5772t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i081.radikal.ru/1001/a3/766f136a5772.jpg.html) http://i082.radikal.ru/1001/66/d5777aa7c57ft.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i082.radikal.ru/1001/66/d5777aa7c57f.jpg.html) http://s004.radikal.ru/i206/1001/29/27781f4a5951t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s004.radikal.ru/i206/1001/29/27781f4a5951.jpg.html)

Greetings, friends!
This is my first WIP on this site :)
At the first time a planned to build this model "from the box", but after unsuccessful painting and washing I have decided it to make some changes...
So...process photo s :):
http://s001.radikal.ru/i193/1001/bd/f00cf85740b6.jpg
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http://s002.radikal.ru/i200/1002/cf/a0117ab6e212.jpg
http://i082.radikal.ru/1002/2e/cd027d385fa7.jpg
Oil filter:
http://s001.radikal.ru/i194/1002/72/7e0d1c9ecb5a.jpg
Starter:
http://s003.radikal.ru/i204/1002/c9/7c0b2c27eebc.jpg
http://s002.radikal.ru/i197/1002/1f/c684eff779dd.jpg
Some changes in gearbox:
http://s16.radikal.ru/i191/1002/12/8ba0fb604a73.jpg
http://i080.radikal.ru/1002/82/4b53980d6817.jpg
Clutch:
http://s002.radikal.ru/i199/1002/d5/f358680d2457.jpg
Painting:
http://s006.radikal.ru/i213/1002/94/db1d29866076.jpg
http://s003.radikal.ru/i203/1002/8e/3639c14eec11.jpg
http://s001.radikal.ru/i196/1002/2d/cca053bf7c0c.jpg
http://i055.radikal.ru/1002/3e/2c90a21fe381.jpg
http://s006.radikal.ru/i215/1002/ef/d06f0ef369f9.jpg
Wheels:
http://s09.radikal.ru/i182/1002/ed/a34d9ca83e3f.jpg
http://s54.radikal.ru/i145/1002/98/f66a399796df.jpg
That is all now....to be continiued.
Thx for viewing :)

Awesome!!! Await further =)

Great detailing so far!!! Its a very small kit that Lotus 7, cant wait to see whats next!!

Thanks guys!
Little update.
Elements of engine fastening structure:
http://s003.radikal.ru/i202/1002/56/a4483bdb1215.jpg
http://s002.radikal.ru/i197/1002/f3/ca861658d5e1.jpg
http://i057.radikal.ru/1002/38/75c169131992.jpg

omg that transmission looks GREAT!!! great work so far

Thanks! :)
Another update...
http://i003.radikal.ru/1003/96/87bd192422c4.jpg
http://s52.radikal.ru/i137/1003/99/5e513a080777.jpg
http://s52.radikal.ru/i135/1005/fe/920a0b2c5a0d.jpg
http://s57.radikal.ru/i156/1005/b8/dfc4a2271633.jpg

Looking really good!

My manual arts (woodwork-metalwork/shop) teacher is building a 1:1 version. I've allready drawn him one so I can't wait for a ride when he is finished!

All that extra detail looks very realistic - keep up the good work!

Can't wait to see more progress on this build :)

Thanks =)
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Looking good!

What colour are you thinking of doing?

I think British green with a yellow strip, but I am not assured yet...

very nice detail. This may be the push i need to finish mine.

Thanks.

Little update
http://s44.radikal.ru/i103/1006/9f/c962fe269679.jpg
http://i026.radikal.ru/1006/99/82e536de41e4.jpg

Generator and strap will be next...

Generator and strap
http://s41.radikal.ru/i093/1006/1e/294b2ea6c699.jpg
http://s47.radikal.ru/i117/1006/fd/8517a2bb525e.jpg
http://i068.radikal.ru/1006/4d/79200f8d1e51.jpg
http://i020.radikal.ru/1006/7e/864e450cd772.jpg

Really excellent work Anthony_RUS.

I have this kit and your WIP here has inspired me. One site to check regarding the 7 is: http://www.simplesevens.org/cars0000.htm (http://www.simplesevens.org/cars0000.htm)

Many photos and histories there that may help you decide on what colour to paint yours.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks, Andrew.
Before construction I have already downloaded many photos from this site.

Fuel pump

http://s16.radikal.ru/i190/1006/cf/89797aa84362.jpg
http://s42.radikal.ru/i096/1006/73/614b993f6dd9.jpg
http://s49.radikal.ru/i125/1006/ba/8d78c3c9bc21.jpg

the weathering is just rediculous! I am curious, what was your process for painting and weathering the front engine cover? I use MM Metalizer paints and do similar, but nothing of this quality. I am building a 1/12 57 Chevy, I would like to apply some of these techniques.

Very very nice Anthony!

Thanks.
The front panel was painted by tamiya x11 (tamiya and MM enamels are very alike)
For weathering i use mixture of tamiya akrylic paints x19 and xf1 (proportion approximately 3:1)

Now fuel pump is ready for use =)
http://s003.radikal.ru/i204/1006/1e/9411b2882c12.jpg
http://s09.radikal.ru/i182/1006/be/56f05dcbadf7.jpg

:runaround::runaround::runaround::rofl:
Jamme

Thanks :smooch:

Exhaust system
http://s53.radikal.ru/i142/1006/2b/c394051bc76d.jpg

Another quick update =))
http://i081.radikal.ru/1006/b8/e73758462a51.jpg
http://s57.radikal.ru/i156/1006/e5/7516d4042c8a.jpg
http://s55.radikal.ru/i147/1006/5a/94be592d0b6e.jpg

Incredibly realistic! I never ceased to be impressed by each update :smokin:

Btw what are the two pipes running back from the engine? I don't know Lotus 7s tat well, but the only things I can think of them being are the lines for the oil pressure & water temperature gauges, but those would be much thinner.

On real car it looks like this

http://s50.radikal.ru/i128/1006/a6/4cb21d383f49.jpg
http://s40.radikal.ru/i090/1006/85/b5827d0b249a.jpg

But what is it i don't know, i simply copied ))))

I gota ask, where did you get your Shrink Ray from?
Taking 1:1 parts & shrinking them down to 1:24, amazing!!!

As I mentioned before Anthony_RUS is doing some absolutely amazing work - truly an inspiration to all of us.

Based on their size and end location, those two rubber hoses are there to internally vent the engine. The American term I'm familiar with for this is a 'crankcase vent' - not sure what it might be called in the UK or other nations? If that is not done, pressure can build up causing gaskets and seals to blow out prompting oil leaks and a big mess (don't ask me how I know this...:frown:)

Cheers,
Andrew

Really, really nice build.
When you know the size of the kit...........
I say: waouuuuuw!!!!
Greetings,
Jamme

As I mentioned before Anthony_RUS is doing some absolutely amazing work - truly an inspiration to all of us.

Based on their size and end location, those two rubber hoses are there to internally vent the engine. The American term I'm familiar with for this is a 'crankcase vent' - not sure what it might be called in the UK or other nations? If that is not done, pressure can build up causing gaskets and seals to blow out prompting oil leaks and a big mess (don't ask me how I know this...:frown:)

Cheers,
Andrew

Hum.... To me it looks pretty much like hoses whirch are taking oil vapors. Boths are ending in a tin can , where oil vapors condensate (oil batch??)
It is regularly used on carbureted engines which have no airboxes.
On "regulars" carbureted cars, those vapors are directly drove to the airbox, and then, burnt into the engine with the air/fuel mix.

Never heard about "crankcase vent". Maybe the same thing?
A part of the "blow by" flow is used to help scavanging oil...

Concerning the build, it's just brilliant.
I started this kit years ago, and messed it!
James is right, it's almost the same size as 1/43rd kits!!!

Olivier.

Olivier et al,

Regarding "crankcase vent", I found this on Wikipedia and it sounds like we are both thinking of the same thing. Unfortunately there is no French language page about it.

Cheers,
Andrew

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From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankcase


Air ventilation

During normal operation, a small amount of unburned fuel and exhaust gases escape around the piston rings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piston_ring) and enter the crankcase, referred to as "blow-by". [6] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankcase#cite_note-cartalk_sep99-5) If these gases remained in the crankcase and condensed, the oil would become more diluted over time, decreasing its ability to lubricate. Condensed water would also cause parts of the engine to rust. [7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankcase#cite_note-6) To counter this, a crankcase ventilation system exists to draw fresh air in from the air filter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_filter) and expel the gases out the PCV valve (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCV_valve) into the intake manifold (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intake_manifold). In a non-turbo engine, the intake manifold is at a lower pressure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifold_vacuum) than the crankcase, providing the suction to keep the ventilation system going. A turbo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharger) engine usually has a check valve (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Check_valve) somewhere in the tubing to avoid pressurizing the crankcase when the turbo produces boost (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharger#Boost_threshold).
If an engine is damaged or enters old age, gaps can form between the cylinder walls and pistons, resulting in larger amounts of blow-by than the crankcase ventilation system can handle. The gaps cause power loss, and ultimately mean that the engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced. [6] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankcase#cite_note-cartalk_sep99-5)[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankcase#cite_note-7), or out the PCV valve (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCV_valve). Symptoms of excessive blow-by include oil being pushed up into the air filter, out the dipstick

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brilliant detail on and iconic car.

love the fuel pump/filter..and slave cylinder....oil pump/filter and starter detail..

brings the little pre crossflow.to life.

Thanks!

The project is revived!
I have a little progress...I have started to work on carburetors:
http://s44.radikal.ru/i104/1101/a3/0d616b744dfb.jpg

Wow man, that is looking great. I already built one of these, but it didn't turn out the best, this is making me want to do another one.

wow. great thing you revived this build. i have missed out on this fantastic build. the details are great. keep up the great work. ill be watching this one.

Really, really nice build. I follow with interest,
one question,what was your process for painting and weathering the exaust?

Thank you guys!
Carburetors are completely finished =)
http://s005.radikal.ru/i210/1101/96/538059780727.jpg
http://i042.radikal.ru/1101/d5/b89b4d7b0c84.jpg
http://s004.radikal.ru/i208/1101/a1/f479f0a9514f.jpg
http://s010.radikal.ru/i311/1101/aa/9a8205a44ceb.jpg


Exuast painted by x11 with dark filters here:
http://s51.radikal.ru/i132/1101/68/e94d5906d926.jpg

Fuel hose and "Cosworth" decal =)

http://i013.radikal.ru/1101/10/6ff4d50298f9.jpg
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http://i023.radikal.ru/1101/aa/ad1349bf28ad.jpg
http://s58.radikal.ru/i160/1101/a9/050377f991fc.jpg

Engine complete! =)

This is an absolute masterpiece!

But please tell me this isn't the Tamiya Lotus Super 7 kit. I have the Tamiya kit, unopened. If this is the same, you've rekindled my interest in it... I will definitely be watching this thread.

Amazing and inspirational wip. Your attention to that microscopic detailing, like on the carbs and transmission for example are fantastic. Your paintwork is also top notch. What a masterpiece, keep up the good work.