Some time ago I posted a completed Lotus 72D:
Lotus 72D-2 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
and mentioned a project to convert a second 72D kit to a Lotus 72A. That model is now complete:
Lotus 72A-1 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
Lotus 72A-2 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
Lotus 72A-3 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
The original 72A had a three-planed rear wing, and I was going to scratch-built one.
070507_blog_uncovering_org_lotus72-rindt-1970 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
Then I saw a photo of a 72A with the large single plane wing so opted for that. Did have to create a new mount for the wing. It has moved slightly so will need to straighten it up a little.
Lotus 72A-4 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
While doing this new paint scheme I also completed a Lotus 49B in similar colours:
Lotus 49B-1 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
Lotus 49B-2 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
Lotus 49B-3 by
David Freeman, on Flickr
Originally to fix the nose it is screwed down. I have lost the screws from the kit so will look at other options.
Here are the three sitting together.
Lotus Group by
David Freeman, on Flickr
On the bench is a Lotus 49 which will be in the British Racing Green/Yellow colours.
Al 1/12th Tamiya kits.
