Joel, my other modeling love is open wheel racers, and I have quite a few unbuilt kits in my collection, so I'll be following your build with interest. However, I believe this Ebbro Lotus is actually 1/20th scale, not 1/24th. I purchased the Tamiya 1/20 scale Lotus and thier Honda F1 nearly 20 years ago. When the Ebro line came along, I purchased several of thier kits as well, until one day I realized they weren't 1/24th scale. Although these Ebbro kits are absolutely beautiful, I already had at least 8 open wheel racers In 1/24th and 1/25th Scale in my collection and the size is significantly different when displayed together. I wish more manufacturers would market some classic open wheel racers in 1/24th scale. The Lemay museum not far from where I live, has a Lotus 49 on display. When you get to the '49, I can send you a couple of photos.
VR, Russ

You got me following along Joel, great Lotus F1 fan and this is in the stash with colour matched JPS black paint replacement carb mesh grills and a resin figure of the man himself. Just getting some tubing for the cables and pipes/hoses and clearing a couple of builds from the bench although thanks to Gabriel there is a m/c next up, something I’ve never built.

You got me following along Joel, great Lotus F1 fan and this is in the stash with colour matched JPS black paint replacement carb mesh grills and a resin figure of the man himself. Just getting some tubing for the cables and pipes/hoses and clearing a couple of builds from the bench although thanks to Gabriel there is a m/c next up, something I’ve never built.

That's good to know Joel, I don't know of any fishing tackle shops around me as it's not something I'm into but I know a few people at work who are so I'll ask them when I next see them.

I'm fairly lucky in that Hiroboy are based in the UK so Zero colour matched car paints are only an order away, did you know that there is about 20 different shades of red for Ferrari's!

As for 1/20 scale Fujimi and Hasegawa both joined Tamiya in producing F1 cars in that scale and both released a few Lotus (Lotuses, Lotus, Lotus's, Lotusi???) however Revell Germany have released a few modern F1 cars in 1/24 (Red Bull, Mclaren).

I'm building a car at the moment however it's a secret club build and I know that a few club members frequent the site so I can't say any more.
Once the club reveal has taken place in November I'll post up a picture or two.

I'm in!

Looking forward to your build Joel!

Does the Ebbro kit actually come with the JPS decals? Or would you have to get ones from Studio27?

Joel I'm in! I love the classy livery of this car, most elegant in its simplicity.

Sorry for tuning in late, I was completely devastated by what is going on in my home country and incommunicado.

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You got me following along Joel, great Lotus F1 fan and this is in the stash with colour matched JPS black paint replacement carb mesh grills and a resin figure of the man himself. Just getting some tubing for the cables and pipes/hoses and clearing a couple of builds from the bench although thanks to Gabriel there is a m/c next up, something I’ve never built.

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Luciano, I will love to see you starting a build thread, whatever race car or motorcycle. I have to confess that I feel myself sliding towards 1/25 - 1/12 range

Gabriel

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That's good to know Joel, I don't know of any fishing tackle shops around me as it's not something I'm into but I know a few people at work who are so I'll ask them when I next see them.

I'm fairly lucky in that Hiroboy are based in the UK so Zero colour matched car paints are only an order away, did you know that there is about 20 different shades of red for Ferrari's!

As for 1/20 scale Fujimi and Hasegawa both joined Tamiya in producing F1 cars in that scale and both released a few Lotus (Lotuses, Lotus, Lotus's, Lotusi???) however Revell Germany have released a few modern F1 cars in 1/24 (Red Bull, Mclaren).

I'm building a car at the moment however it's a secret club build and I know that a few club members frequent the site so I can't say any more.
Once the club reveal has taken place in November I'll post up a picture or two.

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Luciano,
Hiro Boy also carries various sizes of the hollow clear tubing. I've got them coming from Japan as a backup just in case I couldn't find the right leader material, that of course I did after I ordered it.

I'm pretty sure it's Lotuses, at least on my side of the pond.

Ferrari's variation of Blood Reds is just mind boggling. I'm guessing that over the years they've changed paint suppliers or the pigments were changed some, and that's the reason for the variations.

Looking forward to seeing your build when you feel it's safe to post it.

Joel

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Looking forward to your build Joel!

Does the Ebbro kit actually come with the JPS decals? Or would you have to get ones from Studio27?

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Calvin,

Glad to have another friend along for this journey for sure.

The kit decals aren't don't contain any Tobacco nor Alcohol advertising, so no JPS logos. fortunately, I've purchased the full set of decals from Indy Cals that contain all the JPS decals needed. These decals were printed when he was using the Alps system, so I'm in new territory with them as well. Any issues and I'll just order a new set as he now uses a laser printer, and those decals are spectacular to say the least.

It's a real shame that the Cartograf decals just don't meet our expectations.

Joel

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That's good to know Joel, I don't know of any fishing tackle shops around me as it's not something I'm into but I know a few people at work who are so I'll ask them when I next see them.

I'm fairly lucky in that Hiroboy are based in the UK so Zero colour matched car paints are only an order away, did you know that there is about 20 different shades of red for Ferrari's!

As for 1/20 scale Fujimi and Hasegawa both joined Tamiya in producing F1 cars in that scale and both released a few Lotus (Lotuses, Lotus, Lotus's, Lotusi???) however Revell Germany have released a few modern F1 cars in 1/24 (Red Bull, Mclaren).

I'm building a car at the moment however it's a secret club build and I know that a few club members frequent the site so I can't say any more.
Once the club reveal has taken place in November I'll post up a picture or two.

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Luciano,
Hiro Boy also carries various sizes of the hollow clear tubing. I've got them coming from Japan as a backup just in case I couldn't find the right leader material, that of course I did after I ordered it.

I'm pretty sure it's Lotuses, at least on my side of the pond.

Ferrari's variation of Blood Reds is just mind boggling. I'm guessing that over the years they've changed paint suppliers or the pigments were changed some, and that's the reason for the variations.

Looking forward to seeing your build when you feel it's safe to post it.

Joel

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Joel,

Regarding the Ferrari F1 cars the red's went through gloss, metallic, mica, pearl and candy finishes however most models just say gloss, you need to know the year and what paint was used.

Regarding the JPS and other cigarette (and alcohol) decals the reason for them not being included is due to the ban on cigarette advertising which also includes model kits, all I can say is thankfully the AM decal market has us mostly covered.

Off to a cracking start Joel