Karls Tamiya 1/24 Caterham Super 7

[minitnkr]

A beauty so far.
My Camaro has never seen a car wash & I'm too lazy, so the used car guy at the dealer does it. It's black, so I like it clean'n'shiney. I 'speck if I had a Lotus, I'd keep it clean always.

[Mickc1440]

Looking good Karl, I'd agree with the others, maybe a bit of dust on the tyres but other than that a showroom shine

[papa 695]

Some very nice work karl, I'd go for the little bit of dirt in the tyres.

[KarlW]

Been pottering around a bit and getting close to the finish.
Amongst other small prep/sub assemblies I got the windscreen masked and painted, no special ticks, just Tamiya yellow tape, a toothpick and a fresh scalpel blade.

[Waspie]

Very nice Karl, I think that if I had a real one, it would be pristine, so that is how I would have the model.
Following with interest.
Garry

Chap around the corner had one, well, still has, I moved!! Looked loverly, sounded better!!!

[KarlW]

Chap around the corner had one, well, still has, I moved!! Looked loverly, sounded better!!!

Get them with zetec engines these days, not as throaty.

[Waspie]

Get them with zetec engines these days, not as throaty.

No idea what he had, (engine wise). It just sounded fantastic and certainly turned heads!!

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed. Well done.

Andrew

[KarlW]

Nearly done. Note to self, don't drink and model......





A few little bits to do tomorrow then I'm calling it done. The kit itself has a bit of a toy vibe, a lot of snap fit at the front wishbones, the steering is workable and it wouldn't take a lot to have it turn the steering wheel as well.
Rear wheels just snap on over pins which leaves them a bit sloppy so I have glued them in place.
There is scope for going all out on the detailing, adding the ignition wiring wouldn't be too difficult as plugs and distributor cap are easily seen.
Carving off the moulded on suspension coils and replacing them entered my mind as well. As did opening the small air scoop on the bonnet.
The later boxing's have a bit more PE and some turned intakes for the carbs. I have one and will probably go down the detailing route if it ever escapes the stash.
Tomorrow should see the final reveal and then I suppose I better do something about this.....

[Stefee]

Looking good Karl, you have given me plenty of ideas for when I build this kit.

Regarding the workspace, I must sheepishly admit to being a fully paid up member of the Tidy Bench Club as it was mer cissy beaten into me by my late Dad.

[The Smythe Meister]

... then I suppose I better do something about this.....
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Blimey,yeah,I see what you mean.... having those spaces in the storage rack just doesn't look right...

[KarlW]

Blimey,yeah,I see what you mean.... having those spaces in the storage rack just doesn't look right...

I actually need more of them for my glass jared paints, this was going to be the month I bought them but something happened on eBay.......

[KarlW]

Finished.

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