Lotus 25

01L2Cobra · 10-14-2006, 07:15 PM

Throughout the history of Formula 1 Grand Prix starting from 1950, Formula 1 cars have undergone numerous innovative developments. Many of them were accomplished by the Team Lotus led by a genius, Colin Chapman. Above all, invention of the monocoque construction chassis was one of his most epoch-making creations. It was in 1962 when the Team Lotus entered their Lotus 25 using the monocoque construction chassis for the first time in the Formula one history. The monocoque frame formed by bending thin aluminum plates made it possible to obtain rigidity and lighter weight at the same time, compared to the "Space Frame" construction with steel pipes which was commonly used until then. The Lotus 25 was powered by the highly reliable 1.5 liter, V8 cylinder engine developed by the Coventry Climax. The front suspension system used rocking arm inboard spring type, while the rear end used lower A and upper I arms with two radius rods. With the talented driver Jim Clark at the wheel, the Lotus 25 earned three victories in its debut season of 1962. In the following 1963 season, the Lotus 25 and Jim Clark gained stunning seven victories out of ten races, bringing not only the driver's championship to him but also the manufacturer's title to Lotus for the first time. With its innovative features, the Lotus 25 had a profound influence in the design of the Formula 1 cars, and the glorious history of the Lotus arose from this car.

Day 1 (sorry for the bad lighting in the pics also British green will be substituted for racing green)

banshee555 · 10-14-2006, 07:54 PM

Good start

billypee · 10-26-2006, 07:24 AM

Nice work so far. This is one cool kit to make. I regretted not attaching the front bottom of the cowling during the prepwork and removing the seem when I did mine... something you might want to consider.

All the best, BillyPee

01L2Cobra · 10-31-2006, 02:47 PM

I forgot to update this. I finished it somewhat. Im going to leave all the removable body pannels off. It such a great kit to have everything covered up. I just need to find some good pics of a Lotus 25 with out them so I can see how all the wires go.

klutz_100 · 10-31-2006, 11:47 PM

If you find any, I'd be grateful if you share them with me!

I have found some that I can share if you are interested?

CeeElle · 11-01-2006, 01:25 AM

i'd also like any reference photos anyone might have...

01L2Cobra · 11-02-2006, 10:27 AM

These are about the only ones I have been able to find
http://www.photogy.com/Lotus?page=7
http://www.atspeedimages.com/donington_collection/

This is the best pic I have been able to find of the engine and some of the wiring.

klutz_100 · 11-02-2006, 11:49 AM

I'll try and post what I have later on, OK?

01L2Cobra · 11-03-2006, 09:07 AM

OK thanks

CeeElle · 11-03-2006, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01L2Cobra

These are about the only ones I have been able to find
http://www.photogy.com/Lotus?page=7
http://www.atspeedimages.com/donington_collection/

yeah, that's all i'd found, too...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra

This is the best pic I have been able to find of the engine and some of the wiring.

that's very helpful; i didn't have that one.

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