andy james Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Fantastic skills mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Hi everyone time for another update . More on the back of the car , trying to get the quarters filled in , but in order to do that I need to finish some of the back to find out where I am going to end up . these pieces go under the tail light tray to hold the contour of the large panel around the exhaust. here they are installed next is the large panel , tricky with the curve ... fits pretty good if I do say myself I slotted these parts to make it easier to hold together . Just a bit more trimming Checking the overhang to the end of the trunk lid quick skim of filler to hold it for now . Laying out the licence plate surround , it will be long enough for Euro plates also, just incase someone wants one ... routeing the parts to lock together gluing the bits I made this wider so i can trim to the contour later . This is it right side up lol . Stay tuned and stay safe everyone !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 The dedication shown here not to mention the attention to detail..................... its awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Along with so many other members I’m looking to seeing this amazing project come to fruition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I just can't believe the skills you have to be able to do this. As Andy said, can't wait to see the finished product. It's going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) Hi everyone Ok licence plate area ............this is like version 3 now . The first one just didn't flow with the rest of the car Will show you version 2 ...........just was ugly This is the back ...................of course Router template It just didn't flow so it had to go ...... So this is what I came up with version 3 I kept the main body but changed the middle , first cut out he center and made a new one , with the same angle as the inside line of the tail lights then added some strips to bring out the feature line to flow with the exhaust tip . Planed down some foam to make the compound curve Added a one inch block to reduce the bottom opening and made a pattern for the thin foam with these ready I made the cover plates Ah much better Thanks for fallowing and the great feedback Stay tuned and stay safe Edited August 29, 2021 by Falcata a couple of pics are doubled at the bottom tried to remove them but it didn't work 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Hi I had the garage door open for the first time in a long time to stand back and look .... just thought I would add a couple of pics for fun !!!! Oh it's going to be Nasty ...... Still tons of bodywork ahead ..... here you can see the symmetry is much better now , with the angle of the inside of the tail light and the part right below to the inside edge of the licence plate area , now it flows , working on the bottom rear corners right now . Coming soon Stay tuned and stay safe in this crazy world . Cheers 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I cannot wait to se this. What colour will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 31/08/2021 at 14:27, Stutopia said: I cannot wait to se this. What colour will it be? Hi the first one going to be mainly white with Red , Black and Silver Graphics ( like a West F1 car ) and the second one might be Gun Metal Metallic Silver ....... a sneak peek at the back corner buck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 It a shame this build isn't in the uk, as i would love to see it in the flesh 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 03/09/2021 at 14:33, ShortPaul said: It a shame this build isn't in the uk, as i would love to see it in the flesh 😉 Hi My parents were from the UK , and they both worked at Lotus . Had a few people now wish this build was in their town or close , so they could come for a Factory tour LoL LoL It's great to have so many people interested and fallow along , it's been a tough build , lots to consider , it's like building a square house on a round foundation . the goal is to build an outstanding looking car without wreaking the integrity of the base , and make it easy to install , without welding and cutting off half the car , and that's not easy Thanks everyone !!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Just have time to post a few pic's of the back corners . Rough idea of how it's going to be in the back corners . It's just mocked up , still need to finish the bucks to hold the ducts in place the top of the eyebrow will get closed as it goes into the duck roughly were the lower black line is , i wont cut it until I know i like it . Stay tuned and Stay Safe !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hi Another small update on the back corners , this a mock up of what's going to happen . This piece will be removable to access the tail light , the parting line is black line on an angle . the eyebrow will have a bottom that goes into the duct , the inside of the duct on the outboard side will be the removable panel 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hi I was just wondering if the internet was broken .....? or if there are fish nibbling on the cable again ......lol these are the wooden bucks to go in the back corners they are back to back so I can make sure the are the same . Of course the car isn't the same underneath , charcoal canisters etc . like my buddy tells me if it was easy everyone would be doing this .. Left hand side and the right hand side , next is to install the foam , these have to be removable because I really don't want to glass these and do the bodywork on the floor . So i have to be able to reach up inside and remove the bolts, so the back panel including the corners can come off . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Wow, great to have a catch up with this mega build, top work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Just just just amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 This will be so epic, it should star in one of the DC films like the Vaydor kitted G35 in Suicide Squad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Looks UNREAL!!! Incredible fabrication skills and the attention of detail is immense. Reminds me of a modern Saleen S7 GT3 race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Hi Everyone Sorry for the lack of updates , life has been getting in the way , winterizing the house and properties , one of my daily drivers , which I call the JapCad it's a 2004 Infiniti G35X ( stands for Japanese Cadillac ) had a left front wheel bearing go south , simple 2 hour bearing swap right ............no , couldn't get the hub off . the axle snapped in the hub . 12 ton press couldn't budge it , so ordered a new wheel bearing , hub and axle , the wrong axle came , nobody has the hub , Bla Bla , so now I have the parts coming from California and Kansas . And a dead car taking up a bay at the home shop ...........just great !!!!!. So enough about all that . and on to how little I have got done on the Falcata sadly . Made a few small changes to the rear vent area 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Life has a way of slowing down the fun projects At least you managed a bit of progress, all my projects have been very slow this year! My track toy hasn't got as far as the dyno yet and we blew the engine the year before! Keep up the good work and keep the updates coming (when you can) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcata Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Hi everyone Thanks for hanging in there , so slow times on the car at the moment , still chipping away at it . a little more on the back end . Cheers for now hope to get some more done this weekend . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Very nice pictures, will you be doing any underbody aero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 You sir are Defintely an artist! And makes a lot of sense your parents being involved with lotus! sure seems passion has been passed down! Keep up the hard work we are all eagerly awaiting the finished result but also a pleasure along the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmaster Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 This is nuts - in a good way! Incredible dedication! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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