Building a Lotus Type 78 Tamiya F1 1/20 Scale Model Kit

Building Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 78. This kit was pretty much just out of the box with the included decals and photo-etch. (Kit decals are missing goodyear and JPS logos)
Small details added were:
Tamiya 1/20 seatbelt set (amzn.to/2NyeWFl)
Clear tubing for the DFV
Top Studio hose clamp set
MFH Goodyear tire stencil
Thanks for watching!
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My source for model kits: www.macsmodeling.com
(Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials)
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Tools and supplies used:
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (amzn.to/2ttzCqZ)
BSI Super Gold+ (amzn.to/2thBZNO)
Tamiya Angled Tweezers (amzn.to/2NzroEu)
Microset/Microsol (amzn.to/2NPvg4L)
Tamiya Polishing Compounds (amzn.to/30yBfQj)
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I LOVE THE NO TALKING AND NO MUSIC

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[@ScaleVehicles]

And the attention to detail

[@prxshxr]

Exactly, people unbox stuff with constant commentry.

[@MrCanis4]

Usually I open a second KZbin and listen to what I want to hear.

[@bikezonly]

No ear splitting background music. Just zen-like concentration. Lovely. I would put that engine and transmission alone in a display case.

[@DrMegaton]

Can't describe how much i love your videos... No music, no voice, just pure ambient sound... And what an Amazing Eye For details. Another incredible build

[@derprasi2497]

Love it. Straightforward clean build without blabla or fancy music. And every step with easy explanations. Please more of this.

[@moefoe7222]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’ve got a stack of kits from way back that I never got around to doing, think I’ll be getting the airbrush and glue out again! Thanks for the inspiration 😁

[@JeremyDN]

Who could not like this content if your into models? The level of detail he puts into this is amazing. Those seatbelts though were next level awesome. So much detail in such a small item. Love the fuel lines and the wires also. Awesome video of an incredible creation.

[@petergriffin4605]

Wow, fantastic build. Great skill with the pinstripes (I have avoided this kit for just that reason!) Also your clear coat and polishing are spot on! I too love the minimal sounds, congratulations on a beautiful piece of work all round.

[@RonniePeterson]

A work of art. I know I will come back and watch this many times. Thank you.

[@Wilburnator]

Fantastic. I have the Lotus 79 kit. I have built many model fighter planes growing up, but never an F1 car. This was amazing to see.

[@jadachi8162]

Very impressive build. The engine detail is WOW! Great job.

[@peterc6547]

Thank you for sharing your skills and the building of the gorgeous Lotus Type 78. The attention to detail is amazing and the engine blew me away. Appreciate you also showing the colours etc you use.

[@charlieboye2009]

Easily one of the Most Intricate builds I've ever seen, and I have seen many. The attention to detail and superb finish speaks for itself. Well Done and thank you for your video.

[@TerryWilsonModels]

That was the most stressful 20+ minutes i have spent in a while... very nice job...amazing!!!

[@jhboob]

Wow! The internals ( engine, transmission..etc) looks insane. Great job!

[@sTaRkZ091]

I think that engine would probably fire up.

[@nvisionmd]

I made this same model as a kid! This brought back good memories. Tamiya kits are all I would make.

[@bjrntnnesen9207]

finally a channel with model building without music,talking,timeleapse and background sounds only! my fave combo! keep it up!

[@crazycandyfreak6126]

if only i had the patience and the steady hands for this, i would take on such project. Mate, beautifully made!

[@gtrman9706]

Blown away by your skill and talent.Brilliant work.R.I.P Ronnie.

[@bradleycharles3132]

You did a Brilliant job on that mate an absolute beauty of a car

[@desertwindauh]

What an amazing effort. I now know why I stopped building model kits. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMorsonFamily]

Amazing build. No talking and straight to the point. Love it.

[@damarfadlan9251]

The making of this tamiya car from 1987 is great.

[@jimjam0310f1]

This is some of the most relaxing and enjoyable content I have ever seen! Love that there is no music and no talking. Feeling very zen.

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[@npg_renegade6722]

So this is what pure talent and dedication looks like

[@aaronlevitan7216]

So much detail and precision. Unbelievable talent

[@simonwaite5815]

Thanks for great tutorial. Your paint job is superb and detail on the next level. I found the lack of sound a bit different at first but once absorbed into the build (30 sec) it was....therapeutic!

[@darbo23]

Inspirational work, really well done on filming and attention to detail, thanks.

[@nofactsjustopinions2920]

Incredible. Can’t stop watching

[@buckorooster]

Again amazing work Ziggy. Loved how deep the finish came out with the 3 stage compound you used. Happy New Year, and looking forward to your next video

[@larrychamel]

Spectacular Build. Every piece is made absolutely perfect by you! The metal clips you fabricated for the fuel lines to the hose clamps... From the Paint to the Sticker application to the clear coat, wet sand and Polish, your workmanship is Top Shelf! With no sound on the video, we (the viewers) can feel the tension... the concentration. You should have very Proud of this Build! I can tell by your Paint Booth, washing the parts after sanding that this is a long way from your First build and an equally long way from your last build. This video was a real pleasure to watch. Perfection Achieved! Cheers, Larry. 😍👍

[@Kastelllorizo]

This is so good man, truly awesome job.

[@penmanovicxxxxxx2694]

Those decal applications are brutal. Steady hands required indeed! Well done.

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Wow! You do amazing work! I have never seen someone do this with such great detail. I have always loved building models. You have a new subscriber!

[@T93N1]

Never seen such detailing, i'm truly amazed.

[@jeff1176]

I've never seen anyone polish a model kit like that. It really does make a huge difference in the way it looks. Terrific

[@deanpratley125]

Wow the patience and attention to detail is astounding. Well done!

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Ok, so this is what it takes to build a model. Alright, back on the shelf my Tamiya kit goes again. Your attention to detail is amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@voodoonights1671]

Lovely build on a beautiful car. I built this years ago and need to do it again now.

[@toasty1142]

The level of the details is just amazing

[@styrenehelp]

What a great build. Fantastic finish on the clear coat.

[@christopherscott934]

I build alot of armor and have never washed the parts after sanding. The directions suggest doing so but luckily I've never had an issue when it came to primering the hulls etc. I guess it's different when doing auto kits though when it comes to needing to lay down smooth gloss coats. Great work on the F1 btw, Tamiya do pretty good auto kits.

[@thetoddperspective]

A pleasure to watch an artisan at work.

[@punkbloater]

Awesome build, respect to Ronnie... RIP.

[@marianobanegas2228]

Perfect process. Amazing!

[@johnchandrav.1823]

I have subscribed...this is what I have been looking for. A no - nonsense unboxing and build. Without the mind jarring and numbing music. Thank you 🤝

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Great video! The sound of silence except the sound of tools, drilling, etc. I enjoyed every bit of it.

[@DonkeyEvo]

I'm not sure how anyone can dislike these videos. Excellent work.

[@mestapho2011]

tamiya really does make the best models when it comes to motorsports. great enhancements on this car.

[@cmacdhon]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing this.

[@ricflair9717]

I built a similar kit 30 some years ago. I loved the black Lotus Formula One model. Mine was the John Player Special and the kit didn't have this level of detail. It was one of my worst built simply because the decal work was so difficult. Glad to see this video on how to properly build a F-1 kit.

[@2andretripicchio]

Man, you are an artist. I have a truly respect for your talent

[@robw5088]

That paintjob!!!...I haven't seen real cars with a shine that nice

[@1894nikita]

Sitting in front of my converted TAMIYA TEAM LOTUS JPS Mk.III. I have had the kit for 2 years and am happy to start it now.! Varnish color primer (but in black) is done and always prime the parts in the blister. Thanks for the well-made video, will help me build. salute Nikolas from Vienna

[@KitchenTableModeller]

Brilliant build with stunning detail work and paint finish. 👍👍👍

[@choonlee4552]

Amazing detail... hose clamp... wow.

[@DRMARTINBARROS]

What an awesome work! Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AdonisAmarante]

I've been wanting to get into this hobby for so long... videos like this one are very inspiring

[@morphmann]

Give that man a BELLS. Well done, looks wonderful. True master at work!!!

[@johnyb9884]

No music. No talking...so lovely

[@riptide6161]

Superb job. Decal placement was outstanding!

[@slackjaw703]

Wow! Exceptional!! Next level modeling.

[@NikDudukovic]

Incredible work, dude. Really fantastic results.

[@zakstone123]

Incredible World Class Building!!!!!

[@trubiasha]

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[@davidnash1220]

That is absolutely fantastic

[@plastictower]

😍👍 So flawless and clean works.

[@jonelson1983]

Thanks to this guy and David at Plasmo, I'm now so intimidated that I'll never attempt a model again! Great work on a lovely kit.

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Amazing build as always my friend. Your level of craftsmanship is sky high,nice details and great painting. Congrats for the 7k subs. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZiggysDesk]

Thanks George! appreciate you checking it out

[@craigmorgan8493]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, great job mate.

[@miaouew]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@mhurley13]

just beautiful. such skill and patience.

[@thetenor1000]

A truly magnificent build and end result.

[@spacemanmonster23]

Oh my god!!! the patience this guy has!! Zen god level!!

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Absolutely Outstanding!!

[@C36B]

Insane quality both on the assembly of the model abd on yhe video. The audio is mindblowing. Kudos!

[@brianhernandez8983]

Your attention to detail is spectacular

[@finnrockefeller669]

Really liking your builds, and very much appreciate the no music. Great work, keep going!

[@project3430]

A master piece and why I have a cupboard of unbuilt models - congratulations on a fantastic build

[@maximilian3004]

I think my favorite part is that he took the time to sand the photo-etched brakes in a circular fashion to simulate the friction wear & tear.

[@daviddavids2884]

welllll. one's attention to detail should NOT become Irrational; eg., adding detail that will Never see the light of day, after the model is finished.!!! cheers

[@andreastonheimgrotle2373]

Bro, your videos are so calming a can literally fall asleep.

[@garrithjoynt3018]

The decal application looks very intimidating to me but your technique makes it look doable! Thanks for another inspirational video and build of a 'must have model'.

[@skipmoto3438]

Wow, I don't know if it is possible to appreciate what it just took to build that !!!!! Well done

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This is very therapeutic. I love it. Subscribed.

[@stevejake4316]

Simply beautiful.

[@navyf4s]

Excellent build! She looks fast. 👍🏎

[@daf827]

Wow. Just applying the decals alone requires the steady hand of a neurosurgeon. Truly amazing.

[@Gauss_Prime]

I appreciate the way you put so much time and effort into the detail of the car reminds of the way my dad cleans and fixes his comics he gets :)

[@citicolina]

Beautiful build sir, great technics all around. Thanks for sharing

[@pnum9618]

best model build vid i have seen you can learn so much thanks

[@TeamStevers]

Wish I had that dexterity, skill, and patience. Best F1 car ever

[@MartyLJ57]

Amazing what some guys can do!

[@martinwhitehouse4621]

Great to watch (more than once) thank you for posting

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This is one sic model! Nice job!!!🔥

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work of art

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Amazing attention to detail

[@poon06]

That's Fantastic! Great Work.

[@marijnvis1714]

Thanks for putting in no music, people always add music but I hate that. Nice build!!!

[@kenbujutsu]

This is a masterpiece!