Lotus Esprit Sport 300

[Thunderbird]

According to the instructions the radiator fans are suppose to be red, I find this a little odd. Does anyone know if red is a common color? When googling I find mostly black ones and one or two red and yellow.

 

[ojays]

Depends if they have been replaced with anodised braided hoses, very common in the custom/motor racing world. Available in red, blue, gold, silver & black.

Gregg

 

[CDW]

Some special editions were made with red or yellow detailing to the engine from the factory.

 

[Thunderbird]

ok thank you, will probably go with red then, there is enough black and yellow as it is.

 

[Thunderbird]

I have made some progress on the interior and floor. In the last picture you also get a preview of my poor excuse for a wooden instrument panel; I need to touch it up a bit before I glue it in place though.

Happy holidays everyone!

 

[ojays]

That really looks like real leather, brilliant!

Gregg

 

[Thunderbird]

Time for an update. The instrument panel is ready, I might paint the gauge needles (not sure if that is the correct name but you probably know what I mean ) white.

Bulkhead window has been glued in place. As mentioned earlier the headliner and sun visors will be light grey, this was the closest match I had to the picture yak face posted.

Radiator fans.

Roof and head lights are done.

Next up I will finish the interior and paint the window frames black.

 

[Andy Mac]

That's looking real nice so far. I was initially dubious about the yellow, I thought white would have been nice, but having now seen the yellow it just looks superb!

 

[Graham D]

Nice build, coming along nicely, the yellow looks good

 

[Thunderbird]

Sorry for the lack of updates, but you can see the finished result here: http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/lotus-esprit-sport-300.27291/