Completed: Jim Clark's 1963 Lotus 25 - Mexican GP

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Completed: Jim Clark's 1963 Lotus 25 - Mexican GP

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This has been 10 weeks in the making, although Ive been restricted to just weekends I thought it would have taken longer.

There are only a couple of fuel & cooling lines to add - for that Im just waiting for some fishing line to arrive.

I used a mixture of the Tamiya kit, parts from RB Motion and the transkit from Thunder Valley which really did add alot and it is great using white metal for parts that are supposed to be metal - no painting just polishing to achieve the desired finish! A further etch set from Acustion was also used but proved to be virtually useless. I would have liked to have used some red leather look covering for the seat however I couldnt get my hands on any.

The kit as whole went together easily with little problems although I was surprised by some of the parts that Tamiya omitted. Nevertheless a thoroughly enjoyable build of an important car in motorsport history.

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finally, a quick comparison against my 310B. 34 years between them, its funny you would think the Lotus is 1/24 next to the Ferrari.

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thanks again to one all for the help & encouragements along the way, now onto the Porsche 917.

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Post by Steffen_T »

You have done a fabulous model, seamus.
It looks very realistic. Especially all the fuel and cooling lines you have added.
Great work! 8)
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Post by Paul_Raterink »

Hi Sean,

What a fantastic job. Beautiful, beautiful build!!!!

I can hardly wait to get time to build once again myself.

Best Regards,

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Post by vekkuli »

Wow!
That´s a... modelling skills hard to beat! I´m afraid I´m not match for your skills :D

ICEAGE BEGINS WTHIN A WEEK!!!

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Post by generationx »

An absolute masterpiece, it's all those extra details that really make the difference. I love the brake lines and the painting technique to give the wheels so much depth too.

Well done, a shining example to us all.
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Very best I've seen lately!! :-D
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Post by seamus »

Guys you are too kind, many thanks for the comments.

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Post by Dustbin74 »

Truly Amazing!. I will definitely be using your build diary when I get to my Lotus 25...
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A stunning work of art Seamus. Excellent in every detail.
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Post by marlborored »

Great build :!: The detail is just amazing :D
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