Project 026 -- James Bond's Lotus Esprit Sub-Car
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3 18 January 2019, 22:48
Chris GreathouseSo, First look at the kit right outta the box... The instructions are multilingual, includes a nice parts diagram, color code chart, and the usual do's and don'ts and icon definitions on page 1, and the rest seems easy enough to follow. As for the parts they look good and felt really sturdy when I did a little bend test between my fingers. I didn't see anything obviously wrong when I glanced at all the parts. Here's the scene from the movie, "The Spy Who Loved Me" Youtube Video
18 January 2019, 23:03
Chris GreathouseI really liked Desmond Llewelyn as Q the best. the banter/jokes and timing between him and Bond always cracks me up... and I think Desmond rolled his eyes the best too! lol... The new Q in the Daniel Craig saga is ok, but lacking in acting/timing skills compared to Desmond.
18 January 2019, 23:32
Martin OostromToo bad he died in a car crash, in a car without airbags. At least those are the rumours....
Watching your every move, Dr GroßHaus!
18 January 2019, 23:37
Tom ..."Listen, 007. This isn't a toy. For god's sakes, bring it back in one piece!" - Q
18 January 2019, 23:38
Chris Greathouse@Tom.... how many times did Q say similar lines... seems like a ton... but Bond likes his thrills and his toys 🙂 The little black speedboat in one of the Pierce Brosnan movies is pretty dope, and I remember Q throwing a fit about that too 😄
18 January 2019, 23:42
Chris GreathouseAll the pieces have been nipped and trimmed... Started to cut out front part of body for the harpoon guns... let's just say, my fresh blade had a mind of its own 🙁 I covered it in the pic with the grill.... *photo magic* 😛 I'm kinda interested in how my "repairs" will work, gunna use perfect putty to fill the gaps, sand it down like crazy and hope the gaps are gone 😄
20 January 2019, 00:50
Chris Greathouseoh and I bought a 14x16 LED photo box, so better pictures (hopefully) starting when it gets here on Tuesday, excited for that.
20 January 2019, 01:07
Chris GreathouseI separated the pieces by primer color and will hit the air booth tomorrow for primer.
21 January 2019, 23:39
Chris GreathouseBlack and Grey Primed.... cOloRz starting tomorrow... I'm thinking flamingo pink with a seafoam green interior... that screams out secret agent, right? lol jk
24 January 2019, 00:50
Chris GreathouseGuys, guys, guys.... I'm not going nutzo on the colors.... ya'll are crazy 🙂 as usual 😛 But wouldn't that be the most shocking to see out and about 😛
24 January 2019, 02:56
Bob HallNever a doubt buddy, we know you will stay true to 007, most faithfully !
24 January 2019, 05:30
Chris GreathouseWhite's done!... This model is going sooooo much quicker than the FXX-K 🙂 AND I have a surprise for the Bond car sub... I hope you guys get a kick/laugh/smile outta it 😄
24 January 2019, 21:51
Chris GreathouseMan this kit is easy peasy.... a good choice after that Ferrari 😛 All the pieces are primed and colored... Next is secondary colors, then clear, panel lines and decals, more clear, then build 🙂
26 January 2019, 02:59
Chris GreathouseGot the 1st coat of clear of the external parts.... There's a lot on the outside of this little sub.
28 January 2019, 05:30
Chris GreathouseWell, my surprise isn't going to work... I was going to put this on the bottom as a jackassery nod to the Archer/Colors comments at the beginning of this thread, but the printable waterslide transfer paper is super delicate, it folded, tore, and mangled itself... I tried 3 times 🙁 [img1] (preview pic sucks, click the pic) I thought it was funny, and definitely loud, just like Archers personality... and yes that is Archer Font 😄
28 January 2019, 21:27
Chris GreathouseDecals and 2nd clear coat done... now to wait a few hours then start building 🙂
28 January 2019, 21:31
Chris GreathouseStarted building.... they say if you build it, they will come.... but if by they, they mean you lot.... then I'm running the other way 😛
29 January 2019, 07:20
Tom ...Love getting to the pure build part. Saw a lot of your photo booth shots! Very cool indeed. Great investment. The pics do your models much more justice!
29 January 2019, 07:57
Chris GreathouseThanks Tom, I really should have gotten a 20"-24" (this is a 14"x16"😢 booth considering I want to do more semi's, but for $27 and $8 for a tripod with a phone clip, still a great worthwhile investment, It's really nice to see all the cars without dust 😄 Good reason for a cleaning.
29 January 2019, 08:05
Chris Greathouseand yes the build part is awesome... it's now to the point of lego's with glue... because you've done all the painting and all that jazz
29 January 2019, 08:07
Chris GreathouseAdding pics with my photo booth, this was my 26th build... also kind of neat is you can have headlights or flat hood, it has little inserts for it.
29 January 2019, 20:31
Martin OostromAnd people say I'm a fast builder! This is hyperdrive stuff! And a good build as well. 👍
29 January 2019, 20:58
Chris GreathouseBeing home on permanent disability gives me a little extra free time then most 😄 and building is so relaxing/ takes me away from my problems, that I just love building
29 January 2019, 21:07
Tom ...Excellent. Just missing the water diorama. Greg can give you some pointers 🙂
29 January 2019, 21:38
Donald Dickson III like it. I may have to hunt one of these down myself. Good job. 🙂
29 January 2019, 23:36
Chris GreathouseThanks guys! This one was a lot of fun... Too bad the Archer laugh didn't work... I could just imagine a diver looking up to see "Archer was here" zooming by overhead.
30 January 2019, 03:39
