This month continues the F1 onslaught of Spark models to our shores. In the past, the Lotus 33 had been produced in 1/43 scale as a metal model (SMTS or John Day kit… better known as a white metal kit.
Matt’s Models – January 2010
Matt’s Models – December 2009
This month, we’ll look at a blast from the past in the world of F1. Since Team Lotus (or some iteration of it) will be appearing on the starting grid in 2010, I thought I might get you up to
Europa Euphoria, Part 25
Near the end of January ’08, we hit a real cold spell in the Chicagoland area just about the time I wanted to start doing some carpet and headliner gluing and rear windshield rubber installation. My garage is heated but only
Matt’s Models – November 2009
This month, we look at the precursor to the Esprit, the Europa, and a few of its racing variations. Spark continues to churn out model after model of the Lotus marque. The past few months saw the release of the Lotus
Matt’s Models – October 2009
This month, we celebrate the month of “sparktober” with even more models from Spark models! Spark, it seems, has an endless supply of merchandising agreements with Classic Team Lotus. The model range that they have produced so far (and have sold
A Lotus Trailer Adventure!
by Burt “BS” Levy Paul Quiniff was nice enough to offer to bring me, my books and gear down for LOG in his brand new, self-built, self-engineered, fiberglass monocoque Lotus trailer. Paul had built and used a similar trailer for years, but
Matt’s Models – September 2009
Spark models continue to be the leader in the Lotus ring, and this month we are in for a treat! First up, is the beautiful Team Lotus transporter in 1/43 scale. Keep in mind that the 1/43 scale is in relation
Matt’s Models – August 2009
The past few months have seen a whirlwind of releases hitting the market. I think it’s safe to say that if you have a favorite Lotus model, there is a manufacturer out there that will produce it! Spark continues to be
Matt’s Models – June 2009
This month we look at quite a few releases from Hot Wheels and Matchbox…with a nice surprise to boot! First on the left, is the Tesla Roadster from Hot Wheels. Granted, this isn’t a true Lotus, but does share the
A Reliable Headlight Mechanism for the Early Elan
By Dennis Stahl After owning a 1970 Elan Series 4 for 28 years (18 of which the car was in storage), my wife Nancy and I decided to drag it out of the neglected comer and either bring it back to