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[Jairus]

 

I decided to build a chassis for a nice Lancer Lotus 25B body.
To that end parts were collected and a chassis made using the 1966 R&C rule set.  Althought, I think the rears are a touch wider than the rules state of 1/2".  All other rules were followed to the letter.

First up the wheels which are Russkit set screw with wheel inserts.

 

 

The body and a very flat interior since the motor is pretty tall.

 

Power is by a very stock Russkit 23.

 

Finished the chassis today. 

 

 

And now with all the vintage bits assembled it is time to start painting and detailing the beautiful Lancer body.

 

 

[Martin]

Great project Jairus. Love this period.

[Jairus]

Well, today I built a nice interior which is currently drying but not finish painted.  But, was very hesitant to cut off the rear fairing unless I could manufacture (scratchbuild) the details such as a tranny and pipes just like 90% of the photos of this car do.  To that end, one was built up and a mounting soldered to the chassis.  (The body is a poor structure to attach this detail to)
So.... to that end one was constructed and the rear fairing cut, with much trepidation I have to add!

[Larry Horner]

Lovely work Jairus ... that drop arm is amazing! And I totally get your trepidation about cutting the body as I encountered it myself recently with a vintage Lancer Westlake Eagle. As a side note, Jimmy Clark is my favorite driver of all time and Jackie Stewart once remarked that he is the best driver he ever competed against (which includes a lot of amazing drivers). Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

[Jairus]

Progress so far.....
Just waiting on some dry time and a few details to go.

[Pablo]

       

[dc-65x]

Looks great Jairus.  

 

Did you scratch build the exhaust and transaxle or are they something available to purchase?

[Jairus]

The transmission is cut from an IMC Lotus model kit.  The pipes are something from my scrap box.  Probably an Indy car bit that I had saved for years.  Being a scale modeler I have parts and bits everywhere.  What I really need are a couple "Talbot" mirrors, which I am fresh out of.

[Martin]

Love the shading on the driver, he looks like he could climb right out of there. Once he gets his head together.

 

Some time ago I did make a lathe tool so I could make the Talbot mirrors in aluminum. I will look in my box of goodies and send a pic, to see if you think they will work for you?

They would need a mount as they are just the bullet shape.

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[Martin]

Hey Jairus, this is what I found.

My lathe parts would need a mount and a polish on the flat side, fiddly at best. But then I found the lancer parts that I think would be good to go.

Take a look at the pics and I will send you which ever pair you would like.

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[Jairus]

Those look great Martin.  Pablo is sending some so lets you and I hold off till Paul's mirrors arrive.  Thanks for the offer.

[Jairus]

Finally finished the Lotus today. 
Paul sent me a set of mirrors for the body.  Thanks Paul!

 

 

 

 

 

[Pablo]

[dc-65x]

Very nice Jairus.  

[Tex]

intake trumpets, exhaust pipes and a transmission a proper F-1 car makes.....