Volume 3 issue 1

KIT LOTUS
Volume 3 Issue 1— March 2010
In this issue
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Editorial
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50 years or modelling the XI
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1:18 Scale Mark 1 Lotus
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2010 Lotus F1 challenger
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Hiroboy.Com
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More wood
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Gurney Flap
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Bits and Pieces
Editorial
So, here we are at Volume 3 Issue 1 which means Kit
Lotus is now a full two years old enjoying a steady growth
since that first tentative issue. I held a confident view that
there must be quite a few modellers whose interests err
towards a Lotus specialism rather than a general interest
and two years later I am hearing from more of you on a
regular basis. With subscriptions registered right through
2010 and many renewals coming up, readers can be sure
that lots more issues are in the pipeline. There is always
something different to talk about .
In this issue, I am very pleased to include an article from
Jim Marsden, owner of one of the largest Lotus model
collections in the world and regular contributor of
‘Marsden’s Models’ to The Lotus Ltd magazine in the
United States. This article features fifty years of modelling
the Lotus XI and I am very grateful for Jim’s support as I
am from other regular contributors .
Hands up all those who wished they had taken up the
offer last September of a trip to Classic Team Lotus? and,
hands up all those who would like to go this year? Well,
Classic Team Lotus say that a repeat trip in 2010 will be
OK. It will be in September again so put your name down
NOW as places are very limited.
I have put a request in to Lotus F1 Racing to visit the
factory but as yet I have no response .
See bits and pieces page for details.
It’s here at last, the return of a legend with an entry in the
2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. Lotus F1
Racing have finally announced that the British built Lotus
Cosworth T127 will mount the challenge for this year’s F1
prize. Mixed feelings perhaps but the more we read and
Lotus Cosworth T127
hear about the project, the more links between old Lotus
and new Lotus appear. It is obvious that links with the old
fuels the expectation of the new and whilst realism sits
firmly at the back of every Lotus enthusiasts mind, there is
the hope that legends will be rewritten, can the Brawn
phenomenon repeat itself?
The car looks purposeful and proportioned, a characteristic
of every successful Lotus from the past and right up to the
present day road cars. I’m not sure if this is attributed to
Colin Chapman but the saying ‘if it looks right it must be
right.’ has applied to many a Lotus success. Will British
Racing Green become Malaysian Racing Green?
There is no doubt that many Lotus model kits have been
born purely out of the personal enthusiasm for Lotus by the
model manufacturer. None more so than those made by
Mike Serrurier in South Africa. Mike’s current project to
produce a 1:18 scale of the Austin Seven Trial Special that
became Lotus Mark 1 is gathering momentum and the
prototype is nearing completion about now. Mike has given
Kit Lotus the scoop to preview the project and to publish
photographs showing the prototype under construction in
this issue. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a model of
the one that started the whole thing!
Next issue: More news and features about the collecting, and building of miniature Lotus models.
More than fifty years of modelling the Lotus Mk. Eleven
According to Dennis Ortenburger in The Lotus Eleven
(1988), Lotus turned up at Le Mans in 1956 with three
Mks Eleven entries, two with the 1100cc Climax FWA
and one in the 1500cc FWB-powered car to contest with
smaller Oscas, Coopers and other Briggs & Stratton
self-propelled machines.
ACBC and Mackay Fraser drove the 1500, blowing up
while second in class, after Cliff Allison and Keith Hall
DNF’d in their 1100 dispatched a dog on the Mulsanne
(topped at 128 mph), but the other Team car with Peter
Jopp and Reg Bicknell cruised to a win in their class, 4th
in The Index of Performance, and 7th overall behind big
Jags and Ferraris and little Porsches. Thus, the die was
cast (pun intended) by toymakers Corgi and others to
replicate these sleek little cars.
It was a great shape and had vestiges of the ’56 cars with
bonnet-mounted gas filler cap and hole above the
carburetor, as well as overscaled cockpit tonneau snaps!
Zamak diecasting was still the province of toys, and most
of the body pieces were outlined as being embossed
(raised) instead of engraved (incised), but the details
were there and it had a great interior for 1957! In fact,
its large steering wheel is probably more accurate than
the one in the MM model (see below). For those keeping
score at home, the master list of Lotus models shows
119 entries of “1:43” replicas, including the odd 1:38
white-metal kits by Mike and Sue Richardson “Mikansue”
brand) of a 1956 Monza Record car and the ugly Mk
Eleven “Gull-Winged” coupe. They also produced a conventional LM-spec Mk 15, using the same master.
The model went on to be one of the more coveted ones in
The true Lotus Mk Eleven “Le Mans” was intended to be
a Corgi or Lotus-themed collection, with rare color
even more aerodynamic than the ’56 cars, but the
variations in their original boxes being the more dear
(ever seen a yellow or red one?). Other companies, such
as Crio of France, simply knocked-off the casting in
polystyrene, which gave modelers a great chance to
transform it to a proper 1:43 scale model (the blue one
shown is the predominant color for most of the Corgi
diecasts, incidentally).
Over the years, many more Elevens have appeared as
centrifugally cast “white-metal” or hard
polyurethane
Corgi ‘Lotus Le Mans Mk 11’ ref 151
French scrutineers disallowed the width of the car
(needed five inches more), the single–seater aspect
with a curved windscreen fairing into a teardrop-shaped
headrest, and a metal tonneau over the passenger side.
Undeterred, Corgi labeled their model as a “Le Mans Mk
II.” It was done in numerous colors, including silver (ref.
151), and later with a rather quadriplegic driver (ref.
151A).
Neat Metro eleven from Italy demonstrates how far
modelling technology has come
Corgi cockpit detail showing ‘up scale’ tonneau cover
clips and two inch thick windows! Still not bad for 1957
resin readymades and kits; but lately, the evolutionary
combination of diecast zamak baseplates, with resin bodies has elbowed its way to the fore, giving the collector an
extremely attractive model capable of having very fine
details, finish and a bit of substantial heft for credibility in
a fairly pricey item. Spark, IXO, Altalya, Top Model and
others are the more popular, and they’re mostly assembled in China for European producers. I recently got a
similar one from a new company from Italy, “Metro,”
which has issued a pretty famous Mk Eleven raced by
Team Lotus in the infamous (and last) 1957 Mille Miglia.
Modelling the Eleven ..............cont’d
The story in Ortenburger’s book about the 1000-mile
Iron Man-like lap of Italy against the clock, weather conditions, rough roads, teeming villages and corners with
self-medicated crowds, was lively.
Too many deaths of drivers and spectators ended this
original road race dating from 1927. If the model’s
registration number is to be believed, this same car was
entered for qualifying in the 1957 Le Mans race,
pictured in DEO’s book with ACBC and Jay Chamberlain
Chapman figured that the 1100cc spec would have a
horsing it about in the paddock. It apparently blew up,
too, a DNS.
Jim Marsden
8th January 2010
Never neglect your Ebay skills or you will miss bargains like
Crio eleven against the Corgi 151
real chance at a class win, and entered one for Gregor
Grant. His Le Mans car was unavailable, so a new S2 (9
EHX reg.) in a similar configuration to the 1956 LM was
prepared with a larger fuel tank and probably more
seat-cushioning. At 3:37 AM (#337, get it?), he set off
this one, I tracked it until the last minute after first checking that
the shipping rates were clear on the item description, kept a
careful watch on the time and then waited to place a bid at just
under 20 seconds. I noticed that the countdown clock went off
at the one minute to go point, so you will need to concentrate.
Twenty seconds is just about right provided you have in your
mind your upper limit, this way doesn’t give you a second chance
but at least it makes sure who you are bidding against has
competition. Also, in bidding this way, it doesn’t tempt you to go
over the top, miss this and you have missed the auction so it
does have an advantage. In the end my bid logged at 4 seconds
and I paid a lot less than the retailers are offering this for sale
at. It came from Holland extremely well packed and the postage
was spot on, also, it arrived promptly so I promptly applied the
JPS decals.
Make good use of the website
Cockpit detail of the Metro Eleven
at speeds approaching 130mph in open spaces, but the
new gas tank leaked slowly, fumigating Grant,
whereupon he eventually crashed the car into a wall
splitting a fender and tank.
Undaunted, the car was patched together with a new
gas “jerrycan” and he set off again on his woozy way to
a leisurely finish, which was better than many.
All previous issues are available for
download.
There is a forum where any Lotus subject
can be discussed with other enthusiasts
www.kitlotus.com
Lotus Cosworth T127
Press release
London February 12th 2010
Lotus today unveiled its 2010 challenger, the Lotus Cosworth T127 at a glittering event at London’s Royal Horticultural Hall. Team principal Tony Fernandes was joined on stage by Technical Director Mike Gascoyne and drivers Jarno Trulli, Heikki Kovallainen and Fairuz
Fauzy to take the wraps off the car in front of a 500 strong live audience.
As the lights came up, the cars stunning green and yellow livery was seen for the first time, striking an emotional chord with young and
old alike. And evoking memories of some of motor racings most iconic moments in a truly contemporary fashion.
Tony fenandez gave his thoughts on the astonishing achievement the Lotus Team have accomplished in launching the car just five short
months since the team was granted its entry in the 2010 FIA Formula One world Championships saying ’ I am extremely proud to be
here today and to be able to show the world the fruits of the team’s hard work over the last five months. Its humbling for me and my
fellow shareholders, Kamarudin Meranan and SM Nasarudin to see that a team that five months ago didn’t even exist is now a thriving
workforce. Full of enthusiasm and passion for Lotus Racing and of the
challenges ahead and capable of producing such a beautiful machine
in such a short time’
Now we have achieved two major milestones, confirming our entry and
unveiling our car. But now the real work starts. First we move on to
testing and the season ahead and I am confident that the team will
exceed its expectations wherever we go, and will do so on a wave of
support around the world that has been growing daily since we first
unleashed Lotus Racing back in September 09.
Mike Gascoyne added his thoughts saying, “ The last few months have
been some of the most challenging of my career, but it has been a challenge the whole team and I have thrived on since we first started work
on the car up in Norfolk. I am delighted we have reached this point and
now we have a beautiful car which gives us a great base to work from
for the season ahead and a fighting chance of going racing in a right way with a winning mentality. The hard part starts now, and I know
everyone in the team and I are up for whatever lies ahead.”
The Lotus Racing T127 is powered by Cosworth and will use an Xtrak gearbox
and , in line with tall 2010 teams , will be running on Bridgestone Tyres.
Further press releases from Lotus F1 Racing suggest a successful first test
session over four days at the Spanish circuit of Jerez with Farzy completing
enough distance to confirm his Super Licence and both Trulli and
Kovallainen declaring themselves happy with their first runs, Trulli
completed 141 laps on the fourth day.
Lotus F1 Racing say that the tests were largely as expected, that the car ran
fairly reliably with only minor issues. Farzy did visit the scenery on one of the
days curtailing the test but in traditional style Lotus Technicians worked
through the night to get the car back on the circuit for the following day. The
next big test is at Barcelona before the curtain raiser in Bahrain
The images on this page are all reproduced by courtesy of Lotus F1 Racing and used copyright free for media purposes only
Featured Website - HIROBOY.COM
I am always going on about those people who commit their
hard earned resources into something which many model car
enthusiasts can only dream of and that is, changing your hobby
into a business and living your dream every day. In reality, such
dreams are just that, dreams, and it takes a pretty serious leap
to take that step, almost in star wars terms, making the jump to
light speed.
One such light speeder is Steve Hemming, owner of HIROBOY.COM Steve has been building models for ten years and
has a wide subject interest. Steve runs Hiroboy out of a newly
built business centre in Tewksbury near Gloucester where he
has his model building studio and his warehouse on one site. It
isn’t a shop as Steve’s business is as the name implies, internet based mail order but he is happy to receive visitors during
the weekly opening hours if you ring first. Check the hours as
he doesn’t open at weekends and if you want to pick up a
model whilst there, it will have to be a cash sale as no retail
facilities are on site.
it makes a statement of ‘here to stay ‘ almost saying if you want it
I’ve probably got it or I can lay hands on it. The massive range of
detailing parts, paints, aftermarket upgrades and decals as well as all
the kits represent commitment to the market. Not only has Steve
committed to the hardware essential for our needs such as tools and
airbrushes, he also stocks the magazines that go for silly money on
ebay, they are F1 Modelling, so often popular for specific models
featured and renowned for the stunning detailed photography. Next
time you spot one on the auction site, check Steve’s website, he might
just save you a bob or three. These sit alongside other
referencing material such as the Formula Perfect series of books for
certain Tamiya kits which will cost you more than the kit itself, nothing
to do with Steve, it has always been the case. Also featured is the
range of photographic CDs of some motorsport subjects giving many
Taking a tour around Hiroboy.Com could have serious repercussions on your budget so be warned but he has everything the
automodeller could need, for we Lotus folks he is the official
detailed pictures of the car and extremely useful study material for
the automodeler.
dealer in Model Factory Hiro and is currently stocking the 49Bs
and the 77 no doubt the 56s will be with him soon. His stock
represents excellent value for money and you would be wise to
check prices before shopping elsewhere. I spotted some stuff
on my must get list right down to the yellow plug wires needed
for my 97T that still awaits completion.
Steve will confirm that most things in our industry have a
limited availability for the reasons I often discuss, high tooling
and set up costs with a very small, specialist market so if you
do have a critical need, get the stuff when it is available even if
like me you just stick it in your project box. Visitors to
Hiroboy.com must take the gallery tour of the studio and
warehouse
Decal sets such as the Japan GP Lotus 78 shown in 1:12 by Museum
Collection are indicative of the quality you can expect, of course this
quality depends on you to put it together or to apply precisely and
patiently but there is little point in the extra expense of aftermarket
detail if we ignore our modelling skills.
One thing you won’t find on the site is much 1:43 stuff, Steve pitches
his offer at bigger scales 1:24 upwards. There are some items for the
smaller scale so don’t be put off, look first.
Steve has a separate website to display his models, www.spc.org.uk
will show you his handiwork, nothing Lotus on there but you will get
tips on various techniques as well so have a look at that site too. As
always when featuring particular sites, it is done to put you the Lotus
model enthusiast in touch with other enthusiasts, my thinking is that
whilst ever people are prepared to commit to our hobby we should do
what we can to support them. Next time you are on the M5 you might
want to schedule your rest period somewhere close to Junction 9 and
knock on Steve’s door.
Mike’s Miniatures - Mk 1 progress
Gurney Flap
News from Mike’s Miniatures that work on the Mark 1 I always used to think that a Gurney Flap was the aerodynamic
prototype is progressing is a bit of a scoop for Kit Lotus .
device invented by racing legend Dan Gurney when he
attempted to improve the performance of the car he designed,
Mike Serrurier in Durban, South Africa announced back
during testing by Bobby Unser at Phoenix International
in April of 2007 that his research for a MK 1 kit had
Speedway in 1971. It being a small flap attached at right
begun and now having moved to developing his plans, he
angles to the trailing edge of a wing, adding to the down force
expects initial work on this 1948 Austin Seven Special
on the car overall.
trials car to be completed quite soon. Mike intends to
market this model which must surely be on every Lotus Not so apparently, Gurney Flap is the name of the website
model car collectors shopping list. It is after all, the one belonging to Remi Humbert, www.gurneyflap.com . Remi is a
thing that started this obsession.
motor sports fan who set up the site to allow like minded
fellow enthusiasts share their photographs.
By the time you read this Mike should be nearer that
completion target but he tells me that he is pleased to be All forms of Motor Sports are featured with sections on various
busy completing customer models for the other Lotus formulae. Within the F1 pages is a section dedicated to Lotus
where contributors have added many detailed shots of our
favourite Lotus cars. All excellent quality pictures, they are
perfect for the likes of you and me.
‘It is after all, the one thing that started this obsession’
Copyright in the pictures remains with the contributor so
please have a good look but respect that copyright at all times.
You can purchase photosets for not much money, less than a
fiver will get you a set direct from Remi but I can’t see any
Lotus sets for sale. Conveniently, some of the contributors
have included their email address so you could always contact
them directly.
Explore the site, it is full of amazing pictures but make sure
you allow yourself plenty of time it can be compelling, a
motorsport museum that you don’t have to pay to enter.
From the home page, select your topic from the page bar, for
example Formula 1 and the site gives you a list of years, select
the year and you will be offered a list of cars each one with it’s
own album and/or narrative.
cars he makes.
No news yet on production times and ultimate costs but
I’m sure Mike will let us have that information in due
course.
The range of Lotus subjects is large and as well as the specific
Lotus Formula 1 page, minor formulae Lotus cars are covered
on other pages Formula 2, Formula 3 ,Formula Junior, Formula
Ford etc. The close up photography is extremely good with
some familiar names showing on the copyright, no doubt
model builders as well as accomplished photographers. Pipe
work, hosing and wiring all feature in many pictures, ideal for
picking up the correct layout and colours. Many of he
photographs have been taken in recent years at historic race
meetings and such like so if you are especially pedantic, you
might argue that some of the layouts, graphics etc are not in
the original place but only the serious Anoraks would have
something to say.
Mike is also working on a 26R raced by the Ian Walker
Racing Team which will sit nicely in his product portfolio
against his Type 14 Elite. Although produced in limited
numbers, the Elan 26R will give many opportunities for
different race team versions. I would like to see the Bob
Jane version which he raced successfully in Australia and If ever you contact a website that you have read about in Kit
featured as a ‘star car’ in Kit Lotus Volume 1 issue 5.
Lotus magazine, please tell them where you heard about it.
There is no advertising revenue requested when the sites are
featured, just a desire to share a hobby.
Nuremberg Show
The Nuremberg Toy Fair is probably one of the world’s
largest and certainly one of the world’s key shows of the
season and the traditional launch pad of hundreds of new
auto models. All of the major manufacturers display to an
exclusively trade only audience.
Willment version plus Lotus 40 ( Clark) will ensure that 2010
is another expensive year for collectors of Lotus models. This
is even before the tempting 1:18 scale Lotus 25 as raced by
Jim Clark at the 1963 Italian Grand Prix knocks another hole
in the pocket book. OK so recession is supposedly over and
mammoth spending on hobbies may well boost our flagging
This year many new Lotus models were announced but just
economies but at times it would appear that model car
at what point they will appear will no doubt depend on the
collectors are shouldering the entire burden!
market. Still no Elan Plus 2 on anyone’s horizon but some
interesting subjects nonetheless. 1:43 scale models seem That has just about covered Spark so what of everyone else?
to rule the roost this year.
Well, expect Elans and Europas from Ebbro, even a Japanese
Europa race version, Type 81s and 88s from Minichamps,
Spark have several Lotus offers to add to their vast range
and a 49C in a tin presented in a ‘massive’ 1:90 scale from
but no sign yet of the JPS plane and helicopter. One very
Piccolo.
At Donington last year I had a steady stream of requests
asking after an Elan M100 model, well, Premium X have one
underway in 1:43 scale and to satisfy our plastic kit cravings,
at last a decent 1:20 scale injection moulded Lotus 79.
Hasegawa are the perpetrators of this one so the quality and
ease of build should be equal to a Tamiya kit. I’ve built
several Hasegawa rally car models in the past and if that
same quality is anything to go by, this should be worth waiting
for but look out for the explosion of after market add-ons.
Hasegawa say that the scheduled release time is the third
quarter of 2010.
The official Hasegawa website gives nothing away and only
shows new releases for January and February.
Last issue I gave a mention about Peter Macdonald’s
neat addition is the Gold Leaf Team Lotus , Mini Moke with
caricature Lotus artwork offered on anything from T Shirts to
the Lotus 47 on a trailer and launched as a set.
Mouse Mats, his website is www.koolart.co.uk if you fancy a
I suppose many readers of an age to whom Corgi and Dinky browse but his Lotus range contains the Seven, Elite, Elan,
Toys were the centre of many of their childhood wish list,
will remember the larger ‘gifts sets’. I remember two in
particular, the Ecurie Ecosse Transporter and the
Chipperfield Circus Set which for an eleven year old could
sometimes be a wish too far. The recent Transporter stock
released by Spark would rank similarly in my psyche, larger
models but with specific themes and I will be looking to put
this one in my cabinet , expect to pay around £95 retail.
Rae Dobbins at Merrymeet models is taking orders.
The Lotus Evora will grace the Spark range as will the Elan
26R in various guises and the snorkel wearing Lotus 47.
Two very welcome additions to the range of available Lotus
models are due under the Réve Models but expect them to
wear Spark branding later. They are the Lotus 76 and the
Lotus 77, both are very welcome and once more reflect the
strength of the Lotus marque for model makers as neither
car could claim to be over successful. A clutch of 56’s is on
the Spark list including the Jim Clark test version as well as
race versions worn by Hill and Leonard. A brace of Lotus
30’s , the Series 1 Clark version and the Series 2 Team
Cortina and Carlton.
Perhaps not for the purists but unmistakable Lotus all the
same, if you fancy something a little offbeat this might be it.
You can find Peter at [email protected]
KIT LOTUS—WEB DIRECTORY those important websites for Lotus modellers
www.mmcars.co.uk
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk
www.acustion.com
www.modelfactoryhiro.com
www.indycals.net
www.f1specialities.com
www.studio27.co.jp
www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
www.modellersite.com
www.modelworks.co.uk
www.classicteamlotus.co.uk
www.johnshintonmodels.co.uk
www.lotusdriversguide.com
www.mikesminiatures.com
www.modelsport.com
www.nottinghamclassic.co.uk
www.modelsport2008.co.uk
www.historiclotusregister.co.uk
www.model-cars.org.uk
www.clublotus.co.uk
www.bestbalsakits.be
www.halfmoonhobbies.com
www.rallybadge.co.uk
www.studio27.co.jp
www.sparkmodel.com
www.smtsmodels.co.uk
www.cheapdiecastmodels.com
www.diecasm.com
www.kitlotus.com
Mercator
Autosport International
I am grateful to Philippe Péclard for these pictures of more wooden The world famous Autosport International show took place
Lotus.
back in January at the National Exhibition Centre in BirmingThe F1 Lotus 24 and the Formula Junior Lotus 27 from the ham and Classic Team Lotus showcased some of their fabuMercator brand are similar in concept to the RD Marmande lous collection.
One particular feature of the show was the four great F1
cars of the last 6 decades with the Lotus 72 lining up
against the Maserati 250F, The Williams FW14B and the
Renault R25. Like most things, one mans meat is another
man’s poison so the line up may have different content
dependant on your views and your allegiances but most
people will agree that some cars’ influence spreads to many
and none more so than the 72, the most competitive car of
it’s generation.
CLTL had the Lotus 79 on display, another car with a major
influence on the designs of other manufacturers far beyond
it’s own lifespan, plus the Clark Lotus 32B Tasman winner
and the much less successful Lotus 102 resplendent in it’s
models .
Camel livery and probably (wrongly) famous for the crash
In 1:43 scale they are an interesting subject which many of us which all but ended Martin Donnelly’s promising Formula 1
would describe as being outside our comfort zone but there comes career.
a time when if you want something that is not available, you may
The Lotus 7 legend returned to this years show with the
just have to make it yourself.
Caterham Drive Experience, show visitors could take a trip
on a specially designed slalom passenger ride in the 0 to
60 mph in 2.8 seconds Caterham 7
Classic Lotus 72
Like many lotus designs, influence beyond it’s years
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Bits and pieces
When one of our more prolific model building readers
KIT LOTUS VISIT TO CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS
emails to say that I need to have a look at Patto’s Place, I take
notice.
WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2010 5.00pm
PLACES ARE LIMITED SO FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
Simon Parsons recently used a set of JPS decals from Bruce
Paterson and says they are some of the best he has ever come
across.
Bruce’s main passion is slot car racing confessing to his
addiction beginning in the 1960s and over the past twenty
years he has built up Patto’s Place as a small specialist
business to cater for that market after taking retirement from
his career as a Design and Technology Teacher. Slot Cars will
feature in a forthcoming issue of Kit lotus, not least because
there are some subjects that could easily transform into
kerbside display models. It would be difficult to describe
everything available but the range of decals in virtually every
scale through 1:12—1:64 is amazing to say the least. All
produced in house by Bruce using a ‘Silk Ink’ method that
allows him to print on demand and offer the same decal sets in
either waterslide or peel and stick. Bruce does advise however,
that the waterslides MUST have a clear acrylic coating applied
in either one or two coats depending on whether the decal will
be placed over curved components. Similar treatment is
advisable for the peel and stick and a reverse print option is
available, ideal for application to the inside of clear slot car
bodies but customers must specify when ordering.
All decals are printed from a white background and the colours
built up, avoiding the washed out effects that some decals
have when applying white or yellow to darker colour
backgrounds.
There is a gallery on the site that goes on forever with lots of
readers models either built from kits supplied by Patto’s Place
or with components and decals manufactured and supplied by
Patto’s Place.
From the vast list of bodies available, Bruce will add all
components into a complete slot car kit for $110 AUD in 1:24
scale that is about £64 and expect around another $25 mail
costs. For a bodyshell made in crystal clear PTEG , the cost is
around $9 and for a set of !;24 decals , $14
You won’t find Patto’s Place on your doorstep as this special
outfit resides in Australia but the mailing for stock items is
prompt and most of all the value is excellent. Try him.
WWW.PATTOSPLACE.COM
COST £30 ALL PROCEEDS TO CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS
·
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO SEE CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS
FIRST HAND DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST KEEPING THE
LEGEND ALIVE.
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SEE FAMOUS CARS BEING RACE PREPARED OR RESTORED
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY IN A LOTUS F1 CAR
The close interaction by Classic Team Lotus staff make this a very
worthwhile visit, the history of the cars ,the technical details and the
chance to wear out your camera all justify being on this visit.
For those who missed out last year, now is your chance to get your
name down. There are some very nice B&Bs nearby with excellent
value so book a couple of days off work and get you name down
now. Email your interest to [email protected],
Kit Lotus
is a member of the
International List of Scale Model
Related Web Sites, quite a mouthful
for any title but well worth the
effort.
Log on to www.kitlotus.com and
click on the logo, you will see it on
the home page, and this will take
you to a whole new world of model related sites.
Not just auto modelling but any scale modelling, sci–fi, planes, boats
the full Monty. The site has links to anything and everything remotely
related to our hobby . There are lots of galleries, links to specialist
stores, links to Google and Ebay pages. It offers advanced search
options for Ebay items and customised popular search terms as well
as individual search, for instance type in Lotus and it directs you to
many unique sites showing fellow enthusiasts collections across the
globe. Page after page on techniques are available including specific slots for auto modelling, the list is endless and you will need to
set aside some browsing time to do it justice.
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