Lotus 49, Jim Clark 1968 SA GP (MFH 1/20)

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Lotus 49, Jim Clark 1968 SA GP (MFH 1/20)

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Hey all,

Here is my recently completed 1/20 MFH Lotus 49 build, total build time was around 3 months at a fairly relaxed pace, I made many modifications and additions to what is already a pretty fun and well designed kit to build. I have a full build write up done, PM me for more details and where to find it

Here is a quick rundown of the modifications:
- Cockpit dash wired up with turned dials and glass covers
- Cockpit interior fully riveted and turned bolts added
- Steering wheel corrected as per reference
- Front end hydraulic lines added
- Car fully riveted
- Steering rack and arms redone with RB Motion rod ends and steering linkages
- Brake lines added all around
- Wiring added to the front end for temp gauges
- Wheels replaced with Ebbro tyres and Scale-Details turned metal rims, modifications made to ensure correct fitment
- Turned bolts added to lots of engine components
- Electrical box between intake trumpets heavily detailed and modified with turned parts, scratchbuilt connectors and wiring
- Wiring and plumbing added for the starter motor

Hey all! I managed to find some time to take some photos which are a fairer representation of the actual colours etc

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"Simply the best" is a great song wich can be song seeing this build ! Wonderful..just wonderful !

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Oh! Amazing build! Thanks for sharing and inspiration.
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Stunning. You should be very proud of the results.

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wow wow wow - the best Lotus 49 in 1/20 I have seen before!!!! just great .....
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Stunning :shock: ! So precious.
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Superb, Imraan!
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Analyzing your wonderful model you can realize how simple und incorrect the big scale 1/12 Tamiya Lotus is. Super and clean finished car. The Lotus green seems tob a little big darker?
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A Beauty !! Congrats !!
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Brilliant, you've done a superb build, it sits very true also - wheels all look perfectly balanced and in line, not always easy to acheive especially with this type of kit.
Great Job.
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