Lotus 49, Model Factory Hiro, 1/20

Done!

My 5th 1967 MFH F1 model (I know, my Ferrari is a model of the 68 season car, but the Kyalami qualifying was still done in december 67, so I count it... though I might be tempted to get the real 67 model, should I manage to get it at a good price).

The kit was of the usual MFH quality; nice parts, many details, but you have to dry fit a lot, and even then... I didn't get the nose on with the air duct in front of the cooler fitted, so I shortened it a bit and glued it into the nose instead.
I painted with TS16, 43 and Zero 1k clear, OOB except for a few wires.

I had a WIP over at F1M: http://www.f1m.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=19590

Hope you like it.

http://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_lot49_20_00.jpg

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5 done, please MFH, give us the Brabham BT24 and the Cooper T81 :)

http://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_MFH67_Group.jpg

Nicely done!

I liked the metal feel coming out from the engine and the front area. Very 60~70s feel to it too.

I must say this model is beautiful and fantastic. Your photography is also outstanding, do you mind if I ask what is your setup like for taking photos?

Very nice build. Looks fantastic. I love the last pic with all 5 cars in it.

Thanks!

do you mind if I ask what is your setup like for taking photos?

It's actually very simple. I put a table outside, either when it's a bit cloudy, or in the shadow on a sunny day (never in the direct sunlight, this would make it look toylike, also turn off flash for the same reason), then I clamp a sheet of grey card stock on it, and bend one side up on the back of a chair to create a background sweep. My camera isn't expensive either, and I just use automatic settings. Easy and cheap, I think ;)

Outstanding! Group photo is simply awesome.

Wonderful work, looks like you should be able to jump in and drive it away. Great looking group shot too, simply awesome!

Mike

Fantastic, as always! Love the group together, you should take more of them.

So, what's next?