Lola T-70 MkIII [FINISHED!]

Uh-----------------can't think of anything to say.     

Stay Safe.

Jim 

Two words.......BLOODY AMAZING!!!!!

A fantastic build and full marks for using engineering talents that the majority of us can only dream about! On another level as a long term race marshall of 20 plus years now retired, these cars I saw in their first races here and were then and still now am astonished by their sheer speed, handling, poise and noise on the track! Now to be seen at the various tracks across the world in historic car racing!

Thank you!

As is my usual trick I missed the finale. So, my apologies for this late comment.  You can be justifiably proud of your accomplishment. The skill and perseverance and perspiration have paid off handsomely.

To quote an earlier post of mine, “WOW!”  , Well Done sir.

Thank you deja-view.

The Aston Lolas were kind of odd ball cars compared to the much more common Chevy powered ones.  One of them had a unique rear body section too.  The Aston engines really didn't come first.  In fact in '65 there was a Ford T70.  In '66 Chevy was the dominant powerplant.  The Aston engines used were to combat the poor results the Chevy powered coupes were having in Europe due to the lower octane fuel.  They didn't do too well either.

Best Balsa sells a conversion kit; maybe that's the one you've already discovered?

Yes, this will be at the GSL in a couple weeks.  (I'm kind of obligated to be there since I won the Best of Show at the last GSL and agreed to do a seminar on how I built that model.)

I am one those who has followed you build of this Lola from the beginning.  I used to be dallas 916 when we were on SAE forums.  You have done some incredible work here, needless to say.  I have a couple of these Lolas myself, but got stuck on the forst one when I found out the real Lolas used the Aston Martin engines first.  I've been tempted to fake one, but ther eis a really nice one being sold by the guy in Belgium(?) on eBay for about $250.  Tempting but I really dn't want to build the engine piece by piece from the inside out....just a nice finished motor to install in the car.  Of course, then it would be important to "duplicate" the rest of the car in corect color and livery.  That would be the easy part I'd hope. I tried making a real aluminim interior bucket and tanks for this one, but didn't have some of the tools necessary.  Sure looked better than silver painted plastic, though. ;)  Anyway, if I can ever get back to this model (from dozens of other WIPS), I'll try to use some of your well-researched modifications.  Or....go back to "box stock". :(  Again, great job!    Oh...are yopu going top take this one to the LAST GSL in May??

Lovely remarkably detailed model Mark!

I have been following this build on other forums too.

Was wondering if this will emulate the success you had with the Caterham at the next GSL?   Good luck!

I can't come up with words to do justice to what you have done here.

Amazing workmanship and skillset. It's been an adventure just watching and admiring your progress from afar.

Thanks for the kind words guys! 

It was a fun and sometimes challenging project, but I am happy it's done.

You really went all out on this build! outstanding quality and detail!

Man she looks fast.  Magnificent Mark!  A true museum piece and thanks so much for sharing the build and your techniques all the while.

The car type isn't my cup of tea but wow ! Nobody can knock that workmanship !

I've been on here for three years and have been watching too.  This thing is truly bad ass!  What a model!

Been following this build from the begining-your Lola is truly a piece of art and a labor of love.  Fantastic build!

Wow. Beautiful. 

Scale-Master

Again, I was happy to see all the planning to get the engine cover to fit and operate on its hinges and to latch closed worked after everything was painted and all the tight fitting things that could interfere didn't. 

I also re-test fitted the wheels to see where I am.  Too bad it was an overcast day.

 

Thanks!  It doesn't get decals, it's a street car.  It will stay "boring" like this.

The finish looks fantastic.  Shame to put a decals on it.