Lotus Seven

I'm going to build Lotus Seven, more or less as shown on refererence pictures below, which are from Motor Klassik magazine.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref3.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref4.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref5.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref6.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref7.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref8.jpg

For basis I took Tamiya's Lotus Super 7. It's quite simple model, but on the other hand, there is all you need; complete engine, interior, option for open body, even PE part is included. Here end there are some inperfections on plastic, but nothing critical.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/deli1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/deli2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/deli3.jpg

I cut off front fenders for a start. Lots of sanding followed.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body2.jpg

Tamiya models are known for it's accurance and good fitting of parts.
Unfortunately parts of this Lotus didn't fit perfectly together, I had to make some adjustments.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body4.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body3.jpg


According to reference pictures, front end of body was redesigned.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body5.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body8.jpg

Rear fenders were comletely different. Accurate shape was achieved using Tamiya Epoxy putty. A lot of sanding followed.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/ref3.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body6.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body7.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body9.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body10.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body11.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body12.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body13.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body14.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body15.jpg

Using similar procedure I made front fenders.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/body16.jpg


After first coat of primer I fixed minor scratches using Mr. Surfacer 500. It's easy to apply. After a while, when it dried completely, sanding followed.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surf-p-1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surf-p-2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surf-p-3.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer8.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer3.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer4.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer5.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer7.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer10.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer6.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer9.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/surfacer11.jpg


I used Alclad II grey primer with microfiller. The product is great, it dries pretty quick.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/primer1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/primer2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/primer3.jpg

To achieve really smooth surface, body was wet-sanded with #2000.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/primer2000_1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/primer2000_2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/matic176/Lotus7/primer2000_3.jpg

Your off to a great start on a very interesting project

REALLY IT''S GREAT....
just want to know when is Lotus entring the Indian market...

Wow, that's an interesting subject! I've never seen a Seven with such fenders before, it's going to look amazing when finished.