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Toy seven to plan bodywork
speedyxjs - 9/10/09 at 07:39 PM

Does anyone know where i can get a toy seven so i can make a model of this to decide if i like it or not? Rescued attachment front end idea.JPG
Rescued attachment front end idea.JPG

02GF74 - 9/10/09 at 07:42 PM

diificult to se wotr you are tryingt tro do there.

wbay for 1/18 caterham lotus 7 models is biggest i have seen.

Confused but excited. - 9/10/09 at 07:45 PM

I got one ( a plastic kit) off ebay a while ago for about £4. Only 1/24th scale though.
You can get a very accurate die cast kit in 1/12th scale for about £100+.
Expect to pay more as Chrimbo approaches.

[Edited on 9/10/09 by Confused but excited.]

speedyxjs - 9/10/09 at 07:48 PM

Confused but excited - lol would like to keep it relatively locost

02GF74 - I know, im not good with paint. Thats why i want a model before i start building it

stevebubs - 9/10/09 at 08:09 PM

scalextric?

austin man - 9/10/09 at 08:10 PM

wont it look like a dutton in part ???

speedyxjs - 9/10/09 at 08:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by austin man
wont it look like a dutton in part ???


Yeah, s'pose it will. I dont mind the dutton look though

austin man - 9/10/09 at 08:24 PM

why not buy a Dutton front end or complete car already registered then make the required changes

Canada EH! - 9/10/09 at 09:22 PM

1/12 scale Tamiya Caterham Super Seven BDR sitting 60cm from me in it's plastic showcase 27cm long including spare tire and 12.5cm wide at rear wings.
I have two unbuilt kits (not for sale), my son works for the Canadian distributor for Tamiya

Tralfaz - 10/10/09 at 01:28 AM

Fab one up with balsa sticks and lite cardboard.

With CA glue shouldn't take more than a couple hours.

Danozeman - 10/10/09 at 06:57 AM

scalextric ones are good and about 25 quid but you cant take the nose etc off unless you cut it,

StevieB - 10/10/09 at 07:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Tralfaz
Fab one up with balsa sticks and lite cardboard.

With CA glue shouldn't take more than a couple hours.


I was going to suggest the same - all you need is the outer shape of the chassi/engine not a full scale model (unless you just want one, of course). If you make a balsa former, you could then use modelers clay/plastecine to make the shape you want then tweak it to suit

rf900rush - 10/10/09 at 09:42 AM

Make your self a paper one.





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MikeR - 10/10/09 at 06:16 PM

dutton front end on the bay of tat ...

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