Lotus 43 BRM, Jim Clark, 1966 US GP Watkins Glen. MFH 1/20.

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Lotus 43 BRM, Jim Clark, 1966 US GP Watkins Glen. MFH 1/20.

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Good evening,

British Racing Green is in the spotlight!
I love this magnificent little F1: Thin, racy, equipped with a BRM engine with an unusual architecture (it's an H16) ... and it's a Lotus!
The kit is really superb and the assembly is one of the smartest I have ever seen.
So I started this edit on November 21 ... with an end goal for early 2021.

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There will be some rivets to install...
The bodywork elements are all drilled to accommodate the riveting in 0.5 and 0.4.
Part of the assembly is secured by screws; the holes are drilled and tapped at 1.4.
The underside of the chassis is stripped of the embossed Classic Team Lotus logo and a die-cut aluminum foil for the new flat bottom.

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After the blank assembly of the hull, I immediately proceeded to cut the thermoformed windshields: I will be quieter during the final assembly.

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The start of the construction of the engine validates the correct installation of its support on the frame, among other things.
I take this opportunity to make all the holes intended to receive all the accessories and equipment of the 16 cylinders.
I took 2 piston / connecting rod assemblies from the engine for a (maybe) later use.

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Several painting sessions have been carried out today.
We also had to keep the engine running a bit and move the gearbox and clutch forward.
A few changes are being made to this set and more are coming.

Otherwise, a lot of tests, adjustments, preparation for the assemblies to come ...

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I did a test on one of the proposed cam cover versions and a test on the engine ...
I will use the other, equipped with an engraved and riveted plate, the red version may be useful for a small presentation.
I started connecting the ignition circuit on the lower benches and validated the assembly of the box components.
I like the color, obtained by mixing, but will certainly be worked on a bit.

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Small comparison with his little sister:
the Type 43 is wider, but thinner on its front part than the Lotus 49.

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I focused on the hull and the interior.
A little riveting, the hull will be finished later.
I decided to use slightly more rounded heads for the cockpit in order to highlight them more due to their location; a kind of scale effect what.
Those of the hull are of the same diameter, 0.5mm, but flatter. The engine support reinforcements will be 0.4.

The cockpit was then primed, painted and worked with oils and the dashboard detailed on both sides.
A vintage photo allowed me to perfect its decoration and put the news in the “Dymo” strip.

The gear lever is detailed with a machined bolt and its washer, its pommel painted in acrylic and oil then dressed with its Lotus logo.
It will receive a light touch of varnish tomorrow.

Some pictures to illustrate my point:


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Solder for the front tank
Parts primed.

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Red, Grey and Green.
Enamel, acrylic & polyurethane.

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I have finished riveting the hull, except for the central part which will be after painting.
I have done a little work on the part of the engine that will remain visible.
the other side will be equipped with the scoop.

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The engine is almost finished.
As expected, the right side is a little less detailed than the left as it will be fitted with the large intake scoop.
I still installed the injection tubes without connecting them to the pump: we can't see anything anyway...
Two options are available for the scoops: White Metal (without installing the cones) or thermoformed, very thin to install on a "bracket" located between the cones.

The Lucas identification plates (Superb!) Are transferred onto an extremely thin sheet of aluminum.

The upper cam covers have been changed, as planned there too, and fitted with the BRM plates engraved as in reality.
Red paint is diffused by capillary with a fine brush.

Other parts are prepared and then primed.


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Voilà.
More soon.

Pascal
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Re: Lotus 43 BRM, Jim Clark, 1966 US GP Watkins Glen. MFH 1/

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Perfect build as usual on this special car with the two V8 motors.
Thank You for the tip about the Meng air brush. I bought one but, didn't use it until now. Will test it on my Ferrari 312 B3.
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Impressive!
It's always fun to follow a building and I love to look at your pictures and love your attention to detail and the accuracy with which everything happens! :o
Greetings Thomas
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Fantastic wip pictures for a very interesting subject!
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Wow! this is really great work. :D I have this one in my stash and will use your WIP to help guide me when I get round to it.

If you are doing the US GP winning car I'd point out that for some reason the BRM script (at least on the right-hand side) is upside down at that race and Mexico - not sure why, but there you go!

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Realy nice start on this Pascal, looking forward to your progress!
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:shock: Great start, I can't believe how fast (but also carefully) you work! 8) Looking forward to seeing more!

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Great work Pascal!
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Good evening,

Thank you very much Messieurs :wink:
@emersonsquirel: Yes, I’ve seen it on few pics. I’ve seen the same on BRMs as the cam covers can be right or left mounted.

The assembly continues with a painting session.
Titanium white then Lotus yellow.
I photocopied the decal sheet onto a Kabuki Tamiya mask sheet.
The copy of the yellow decals is cut and then used to mask the yellow.
Then, British Racing Green and unmask.

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The engine will be able to be equipped with its filter.

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Seam lines removed.

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More soon.

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Great paint job Pascal! :D
Greetings Thomas
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