Thank you Johan! It is a beautiful machine, with a lot of interesting mechanical features an Engineer can truly appreciate. 
One last detail to address…I had done a wash on the inside of the velocity stacks, but decided they need to be black at the bottom because they would be open to the intake runners.
Before…
After…
Before…
After…
And now the final photos, as this build is officially completed!
Like I have said before, I am a model builder, not a photographer!
So I just tried to take enough photos to show the different angles and details with appropriate light using my IPhone 8 camera.
So excuse the quality and quantity. Here they are…
And a pic with the mini me (1/32 scale)…
And a few with my Lotus collection…
A few more final pics…
And now the plaque provided with the kit for the case I am ordering…
Awaiting a case…
Well I think I have shown enough images, perhaps even too many.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who followed this build, and for all the comments. It is always much appreciated. I hoped I shared some details and techniques that will inspire others, and I hope you enjoyed this journey with me.
Take care, and happy modeling!
Like I have said before, I am a model builder, not a photographer!
So I just tried to take enough photos to show the different angles and details with appropriate light using my IPhone 8 camera. So excuse the quality and quantity. Here they are…
And a pic with the mini me (1/32 scale)…
And a few with my Lotus collection…
A few more final pics…
And now the plaque provided with the kit for the case I am ordering…
Awaiting a case…
Well I think I have shown enough images, perhaps even too many.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who followed this build, and for all the comments. It is always much appreciated. I hoped I shared some details and techniques that will inspire others, and I hope you enjoyed this journey with me.
Take care, and happy modeling!
OUTSTANDING 
Thank you very much Jan!
I just love it Dean, my eyes have always been drawn to the real looking disc brake rotors first, then the stainless steel mesh tubing, then just scanning the rest as pure eye candy. This is amazing, thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much Daniel!
A set of scrubbed slicks for Deans Lotus
Good morning Dean. Excellent. A fun build to follow. I think F1 drivers today are spoilt with tech and ergonomics. Looking at your lotus it seemed as long as there was plenty of power to the back wheels and these where kept on the ground with that massive rear wing that’s enough- the rest up to the driver. Must have been a handful. Cheers GrantAnd now the final photos, as this build is officially completed!
Like I have said before, I am a model builder, not a photographer!
So excuse the quality and quantity. Here they are…
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And a pic with the mini me (1/32 scale)…
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And a few with my Lotus collection…
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A few more final pics…
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And now the plaque provided with the kit for the case I am ordering…
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Awaiting a case…
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Well I think I have shown enough images, perhaps even too many.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who followed this build, and for all the comments. It is always much appreciated. I hoped I shared some details and techniques that will inspire others, and I hope you enjoyed this journey with me.
Take care, and happy modeling!
Thank you Grant! I really enjoyed this build of my first F1 car model. There will definitely be more in my future.
Nice! It’s always impressive to have a wonderful collection of F1 cars. Deviation: there is a restaurant/pub on the beach in my town called Maranello and they have model cars all over the place (my favorite restaurant- Arlene not so much) . Mainly die cast. Some impressive ones. When I’m there next I will take some proper pics. These were just from my table last week. Plenty more.Thank you Grant! I really enjoyed this build of my first F1 car model. There will definitely be more in my future.
Look forward to your next one Dean. Cheers Grant
Thank you Peter! I appreciate that!Wow what a great result Dean. A masterpiece you made from that pocher kit. Great photo's as well even if you say you're not a photographer. Just a masterpiece!!!Congratulations!
You crossed that finish line with a stunner Dean. Incredible workmanship.
Thank you Roger! I appreciate that.
Congratulations - You made a great model -> BRAVO
I like the model very much
I like the model very much
Thank you Uwe! I appreciate that!
I got a case for the Lotus 72, pic has glare, but it’s actually not bad when standing next to it and looking in the case.
I added the plaque from the kit…
My son keeps trying to talk me into giving it to him!
I added the plaque from the kit…
My son keeps trying to talk me into giving it to him!
...give it to him!!
