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I aborted a previous attempt because the complete model kit was so detailed that I decided to build it as a static.

In a twist of fate, I recently picked up a stash of incomplete 1/24 model kits, ripe for slot car conversion and one of them was a Tamiya 1/24 Lotus Super 7 with the main body, nose and bonnet present.



Glued them all together to create a shell and opened it up underneath to clear the chassis.



The chassis'll be one of my usual adjust-o-wheelbase ones with the Devised Designs super slimline motor pod.



Should work fine in this small 1/24 body.

Dan

Got the chassis done. Rolling on RS Slot Racing RSW002 rims (identical to old BWA's) and Paul Gage 21073 tires on the front and 21093 at the back.



Mock fitted the body.







Body will be lifted a bit at final fitting.

Chassis fit in nicely underneath.



Found the kit's rims in another model box from the stash and cut one down for a sample wheel insert.



Has the right period look so the rest get modified.

Next up is getting it running.

Dan

That's a great project. Looks good so far.

Very cool, looking forward to your progress.

Very cool!
I will be watching with interest.

Mark

Chassis's rolling.



Parts list includes,

Scalextric Sport FF050 motor, 21k
Dart Hobbies 9t pinion
Slot It 27t crown gear
RS Slot Racing RSW002 rims
Paul Gage PGT 22073 urethane tires
Scale Auto universal guide
Slick 7 bushings

Body's mounted too.







Changed to 22mm diameter tires from the previous 21mm. Model's tires measured 24.5mm but the smaller diameter slot car tires look OK from a modeling perspective.

Mounted the chassis with single posts, front and rear.



Chassis side rails fit almost flush with the model's underside.







Run's fine and just needs some weight tuning.

Time for modeling work now.

Dan

Looks fabulous!

Chris.

Sorting through the model stash to find what parts are available to finish the modeling. Brooklands windscreen, interior, dash, steering wheel and headlamps are fortunately there. Just missing part of the exhaust and decals. Found a driver figure in another kit so bonus.



In the meantime, did some tuning with glued-in 10g lead weight about mid-ship and tire truing all around. More driveable with less oversteer and smoother.

Pleased with the outcome so far.

Dan

Looking great Dan
Bob

Dan
Looks great!!!
You are becoming a pro at this
Enjoy watching you build these!

Verne

Looking good. Always liked the looks of these. I've got a couple of Tamiya MX5's to do so I might just follow your lead although I've never done brass before.

Test fit modified rear bulkhead panel, seat cushions, driver figure and wheel inserts.



Looks promising.

Dan

That looks really good! I was wondering how the driver would fit because of the open cockpit, nice to see that you managed to keep both of his arms intact, he looks ready to go!

I'm assuming by the helmet that you are doing the vintage roll bar and not the modern one? Looking forward to seeing some paint on it!!

Hi Lou,

Had to do remove the left leg to clear the motor but the arm just clears. That's why I like using the FF050 motors for their low profile.

I'm building the Clubman option which had the single hoop for the vintage look.

Always liked Scalextric's 1/32 blue Clubman Lotus 7, so that's the color I'm going with, blue with a red interior.

Fun build so far.

Dan

That is shaping up NICE!
Should make for a fun racer!