1966 Lola T70 Mk. 2

[Ferrari166]

This is only my second build post here so please bear with me ~ I wanted a 1:12th scale Lola T70 Mk. 2 ( open car ), there are no kits in that scale ~ there Is however a 1:12th T70 Mk. 3 kit, a coupe ~ I decided to try to “print” a shell and fit it over the rolling chassis of the Tamiya T70 kit. I like the #7 car shown in the picture here as a subject ~:

[RDT1953]

Watching this with interest- could you elaborate on your “ print “ process for the body shell ?
I’m sure others would like to know as well .
Cheers- Richard

[Ferrari166]

Hi Richard, I contacted my go -to printer Luis in Spain for this project, he has helped me on other jobs: Products tagged: panzer - Shapeways 3D Printing, he downloaded a file from a 1:24th slot car and we worked from there to improve it ~

[Ferrari166]

1/12 car parts (youtube.com)

[Ferrari166]

Here the primed printed body sites next to the Tamiya shell ~

[Ferrari166]

Here are a few more pictures of the shell being readied for paint… the grey primer will help as material is removed, the primer will show the low spots.

[Ferrari166]

Tamiya rolling chassis is done, all the individual body panels are now epoxied together, put paint over the primer, starting to take shape.

[cosimodo]

This is coming along beautifully. I think the Lola was one of the better looking Can-Am cars and it’s a shame that Tamiya never did the roadster version.

cheers
Michael

[Ferrari166]

Thanks very much Sir ! this has been a challenging project… lost more paint is on, custom decals as well…

[RDT1953]

Very nice ! And fast progress.
Cheers Richard

[cosimodo]

That’s a great outcome. Maybe you can sell Tamiya the CAD

cheers
Michael

[Ferrari166]

Thanks Gentlemen ~ its nearly done, need to find a windshield, it will be a challenge ~

[Ferrari166]

More pics of the 1:12th Lola T-70 Mk. 2 ~

[cosimodo]

That looks just awesome. I have a diecast of that somewhere from many years ago. Nice to see one built especially given what you did in have the body created to fit the Tamiya kit.

cheers
Michael

[Ferrari166]

Thanks Micheal, all thats left now is to make a windshield, that will be a real challenge ~ I got the seatbelts from Model Factory Hiro, same outfit that makes your Ferrari kit.