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Original car Hungary 1986 Lotus restoration

Slightly off topic, but does anyone have accurate schematics/plans/diagrams for the engine mounting 'cage'? The MFH castings inevitably get deformed in shipping, and I'd like to re-build mine. (been meaning to ask this for, like, a decade! I was originally going to solder it way back when, but at t...

Quality looks like IXO Collection 917... Some enhanced stills from the video. Rear cowl hinges also wrong like on the ixo, additional rollbar introduced 1971 looks strange, ignition wire also incorrect place. Frame fitted with screws. Looks like model made by ixo with some improvements... Screenshot...

Teaser Video is on the Facebook-Page from Pocher.
Just an other 917K - IXO has the Gulf already released and the #23 Lemans-Winner will be released this year...

Platz Hobby (Partner of Beemax) released new information for the coming hobby show in Japan.
Modelling the 1988 Monaco GP specification.
The first special offer comes with rain tires!
Released in September ¥30,800 (tax included)

The decals from the addon kit are quite good.
Some decal softener and a hairdryer helps to fit the decals on the Increased shapes of the monocoque.
The etched metal disc glues with glue vom Revell - contacta clear.
Not 100% perfect, for me its good enough.

Question to the profis - I struggle with the ejector marks on the diffusor. How to remove them, especially the marked. IMG_4588.jpeg Jeez, you received the most god awful copy of this kit! You should send some of your pictures to BeeMax. They owe you another kit because yours looks nothing like min...

Ok i wrong as usual. I have always except these comments as a benefit: IMG_7215.jpeg Because they come from a "experienced, generous, skilled and kind member of the community" And i'm a totally stupid man who has no rights to review and criticism any kit comming out new in the world. Thank...

If my criticism of the quality of a current 2022 kit - I'm not talking about a Protar kit - is labelled as complaining and you should buy diecast models instead, then I should just accept it, right? I expressed my criticism of the quality of this so-called Tamiya kit and was comprehensively insulted...

Question to the profis - I struggle with the ejector marks on the diffusor. How to remove them, especially the marked.