SH modeling

With the release of Fujimi's Lotus 97T kit, this conversion continues. I'm detailing and wiring the engine bay now. Not far from finishing...

Some parts came from the new 97T kit, but most are scratch built.

The rear wing end plates are modified pieces of Tamiya's 99T, sanded to shape and thinned and later a second layer of 0.5mm styrene added.

Finishing the kit

I'm about to finish this project, here are the last steps:

I had to repaint a small area of the bodywork because of a damage. Then I assembled the wings and added small bits here and there. Now I consider it done. Pics in the gallery.

Preparation

I opened the exhaust ends in the undertray, will be hardly notable on the finished model, but I know they're here. I removed the molded-in washers from the monocoque. They will be replaced by real washers later.

The S27 kits still need much more time for early preparation than the usual plastic kit... You need to fill gaps and holes, rescribe panel lines etc.

Decals and PE

I'm using the FMD Lotus 99T/100T decal set and some washers from the 99T Perfect Parts set.