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Lotus 30 - KensRedZed - 6th-Feb-21

Some people say the Lotus 30 is similar to the Lotus 40, but with 10-less mistakes. The I-beam chassis was profitable from a marketing point of view. But a bit too flexible. Many well known drivers said it was a handlful of trouble to drive on the track.

The slot car however is another story. It has it's own challenges in being a really low and flat body.

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A scratch-built aluminum chassis designed for a precision bearing fit.

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I started out wanting to use a BWNC1 slow motor. This is a very old build with a few newbie mistakes. The Lotus curse still finds a way to live on through slot car builders.

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I chose the wrong motor and didn't measure the clearance before making the chassis. I figured "I'll make it fit after"... NOT! That was the last time I didn't plan every step. There's no room for a driver. Oops.

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The BWNC1 was removed, and a slim-line BWMS050 took its place.

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Most of the body details are complete.

I saw a low budget Lotus-30 on the internet with twin carbs instead of the injectors. The same was created here.

A special firewall had to be made to hide part of the monster hole some dummy made while I wasn't looking. 

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The driver went on a diet and lost some weight under his arm and torso.

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A tonneau cover was added to futher hide the crater. I'm glad it came with the body kit. The driver has a convenient arm rest now. I would paint the motor black. But our rules say motor labels and ID must be readable.

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Aluminum tubing made up the exhaust pipes.

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Thank you very kindly for looking.

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RE: Lotus 30 - Top Down - 6th-Feb-21

Gorgeous. I've always adored the L30 & L40 

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RE: Lotus 30 - Model Murdering - 6th-Feb-21

Gorgeous! All hunkered down with a yummy lime metallic overcoat.

Thats a seriously tough driver. Poor fellow, we can see his bones sticking out.

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RE: Lotus 30 - KensRedZed - 7th-Feb-21

Thank you very kindly, TD and MM.

I agree TD. The Lotus 30 has amazing lines.

Tamiya candy lime green looks good on just about anything. Clear-coat would have made it a bit better.

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RE: Lotus 30 - munter - 8th-Feb-21

I coulda told you......another lovely result, Ken.

"Chuck Norris went to the running of the bulls except he walked."

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RE: Lotus 30 - KensRedZed - 8th-Feb-21

Thank you very kindly, John.

I look forward to affording one of yours in the future. 

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RE: Lotus 30 - HWP - 9th-Feb-21

THAT is a BEAUTIFUL car! Incredible build! Bravo!

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RE: Lotus 30 - KensRedZed - 9th-Feb-21

Jim,

Thank you for your kind words.

I look forward to seeing your Elf 6-wheeler too.

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