Lotus 49, Model Factory Hiro, 1/20

[MarcoSaupe]

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.























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

[CifeNet]

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?

[Eric Cole]

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

[MarcoSaupe]

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

[360spider]

Outstanding! Group photo is simply awesome.

[lemansnut]

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

Mike

[GirchyGirchy]

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

So, what's next?