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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jun 2, 2020 9:02:01 GMT -8
Hello all, this is my new topic which is going to be for one of my all time favourite kit builds. I was delighted to accept this commission build and thought it was definitely one to share, I will try and keep this as up to date as possible given that Im very busy at the moment with several builds on the go. The model is going to represent Ronnie Peterson's final drive to victory at the 1978 Austrian GP. After spending a good long while organizing all the parts, I made a start on the engine block. Very early stages but the engine is coming together nicely, still a lot of detailing to be done. Thats all for now, back to the bench to start on the chassis, and the thousand of rivets that need to be added!!! Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com
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Post by 2whl on Jun 2, 2020 11:32:26 GMT -8
Yes keep us updated. It's great to see someone else build MFH kits.
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Post by arcticwolf on Jun 2, 2020 13:43:15 GMT -8
You can see the differences from the Tamiya versions already!
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Post by pnance26 on Jun 2, 2020 16:35:44 GMT -8
AH MFH is becoming the standard here all of a sudden! I may have to be saving my money for that Ferrari 156 Dino shark nose.
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jul 9, 2020 11:14:15 GMT -8
Been a little while since I updated this thread so here is a progress report on the Lotus 79. More engine work now completed, wiring starting to go together, Lots of very small pieces that take a lot of time to both get prepared and then applied. Well worth the effort though as its turning into a very well detailed piece. Also I have just about done all the rivets in the three main chassis pieces. All of which need to be drilled and placed individually. These pieces are all to be rubbed down and polished except for the side section on the front area of the chassis that needs to be painted black. This is the next step and then the front suspension and inner chassis details can start to be added. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com
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Post by mike_t on Jul 9, 2020 12:40:40 GMT -8
All of which need to be drilled and placed individually. Man, talk about the patience of a saint...good golly! I'd be in a soft room eating through an IV by now. Outstanding work, fella!!
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Post by chrissmith on Jul 9, 2020 19:29:27 GMT -8
Outstanding sir! Coming along nicely, all the extra time is really going to show in the end.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 10, 2020 4:20:13 GMT -8
That engine is looking good. Really good!!
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 10, 2020 4:58:08 GMT -8
You can see the differences from the Tamiya versions already! Ain't that the truth!
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 10, 2020 5:01:22 GMT -8
Amazing work on the rivets and the engine!
When you say the body work needs to be rubbed out, is there a special compound you are using? Is it a color that you have applied? If so, what are you using to simulate the metal tub? What is your process for rubbing and polishing after the rivets are applied? I am assuming the tub is not glued together yet so you can get to all those little nooks and crannies...
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Post by Joel_W on Jul 10, 2020 13:36:54 GMT -8
the V8 Cosworth could easily pass for the real thing, it's that good. And all those rivets. Impressive doesn't do your build justice.
Joel
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Aug 30, 2020 0:47:03 GMT -8
Here is an update on the progress on the Lotus 79. This thread is a little behind actually progress of the build so I will try and update it in the coming days. I have now completed all the rivet work on the main chassis section, which has also been painted and lacquered half in black body colour. If you build this kit it is good to keep in mind that not enough rivets are supplied so more will need to be purchased. In the photo you can also see the inner parts of the front chassis have been added as well as the pedals. And, finally the front suspension, wheel hubs, brakes and steering arms have started to go together. A little more detailing is required around this area but I should now be able to more forward and towards getting the cockpit, dash and seat in place. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2020 4:17:36 GMT -8
Lotsa details!! Looking good so far Chris!
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 30, 2020 10:21:24 GMT -8
Chris, The level of detail on all those 1/12 scale Multi Media kits is more then just amazing.
Joel
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Oct 20, 2020 0:18:17 GMT -8
Hello all, its been a little while since I last updated this post of the Lotus 79 so here is a progress report on what I've done to this point. There was a delay in finishing up the cockpit as there isn't enough rivets included in the kit so we had to purchase more which took a little time to arrive. Having said that the cockpit panels are now finished, all riveted and ready for the dash and seat to be added. I have also added the front brake cylinders, and added some pipes from those to the front callipers. The battery is also in place and the wiring that leads up to the dash which is currently wip and will be added next. The gearbox has been added to the engine ready for the rear suspension to be built up. I have most of the bodywork painted which I was working on while I waited for the rivets to arrive so I am hoping I will be able to move this project on pretty quickly in the coming weeks. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com
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