Building the Fujimi 1/24 scale Lotus Esprit: scale model, Full build

[@Azathoth2980]

This is the most extensive modification of the base kit, add many features that was never intended, with so many techniques never seen before. I cant believe the result it was made from very plan simple parts. This is peak scale model.

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you!😊

[@marumoo2yh21]

自分はただのファンだけど世界中の人達から評価されてるのが誇らしい。本当に素晴らしい作品

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

ありがとうございます😊

[@rd2258]

よく他チャンネルでも手をかざしてるカットを見かけるけど、なんでもさんのリアリティは圧倒的。 ホントに実車と見まがうのは、こちらの作例だけ。

[@macau_live]

元実車のオーナーですが、塗り分けのポイントや、部分部分で使っている素材感が実に的を得てます。

[@kuroblacknoir]

全部見てるのですが全工程を通して見ると作業量の多さに愕然とします。 細かい作業一つ一つの積み重ねが実車と見紛うほどのクオリティーに結実するのですね。 今回もまた感動させていただきました。いつも素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます！

[@aa45789]

Amazing work

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you for the super thanks!

[@ryo-tea9197]

ずっと見続けてきました。 最後の総集編も飛ばさず早送りもしないでスマホと家のテレビでじっくり楽しませてもらいました。 見てるだけじゃなくて、『一緒に作ろうよ』って言ってくれてるような優しさも感じて、本当に楽しかったです✨ これから動画楽しみにしています🤩

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

凄く嬉しいコメントありがとうございます。 やる気が出てきました😁

[@ちちちテュポーン]

最初から見てエンジンの無いシンプルなキットだということに改めて感服 これがこんな超大作になるkenjiさんのセンス、テクニックに感動ものです。 いつもながら完成した作品は今にも動きだしそうなくらい精密でリアルです😃

[@daimor1544]

いつも思う事だけど、いいねをもっと押させてほしい

[@kitiorore6705]

私はいつも10回押してます😂

[@currentresident41061]

@@kitiorore6705Great work!

[@user_eksz]

This is exactly what esprit is! I'm glad kenji made it. When I was in junior high school, I wanted to drive this car someday, and I'm completely satisfied with it. (It's a secret that I don't have a driver's license). まさに「これこそがesprit」です！kenjiさんがつくってくれてよかった。中学生の頃、いつかこの車に乗りたいと思っていましたが、もう充分満足です（車の免許持ってないのは内緒😁）。

[@菅藤秀樹-p7t]

信じられません！素晴らしすぎます。アイディア、センス、手順、塗装、どれをとっても完璧のその上です！30年位前実写に乗っていましたが、実写より遥かに綺麗です。且つドアもがたつかないしテールゲートのダンパーもしっかり効くし、実写のメンテをお願いしたいとさえ思います。本当にあるんですね、リアル以上の作品…。ありがとうございました。 ＊実写→実車ね！

[@wonsworld61]

you should work in a museum caring for a creating interactive exhibits.. your talent is amazing

[@florianj6490]

Finally! It was so quiet here the last fridays. I was almost worried. Now I'm enjoying the conclusion of the Esprit. Thank you!

[@brianmros4844]

Hi Kenji, I just Love these full build videos. They remind me of all the cool custom work that you have done. Cutting the doors, and hatches is amazing in itself, but all the fine detail that shows when they are open is just another level of talent to be respected. You have done a fine job with all of the electrics, especially since you are new at it. I like the format you have done on the filming, and the chapter photos are really nice, and professional looking. All the lights, and operation look so nice on this presentation base. So many little details together make this Lotus so impressive! Great job Kenji! I hope everyone is doing well at your place. Thank you for sharing, and for all the hard work Kenji, and take care.

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Hi Brian, thank you as always. It's fun to watch full build videos all at once. But editing is really difficult... I'm glad I managed to complete the Lotus Esprit. There are also many new challenges. I haven't decided what to do next yet, but please watch it again.👍

[@godfatherofphil]

Dear Kenji, this is amazing! Your building skills are so outstandig- it is the champions league of model building und you did the final game! Very very good job. Thank you for sharing your art with us!

[@weallfollowmanutd]

I don't think I've ever been as blown away by anything on KZbin as much as this video.

[@alastairbbhouse]

Absolutely blown away by your artistic ability, steady hand and, quite frankly, your engineering prowess, not to mention the attention to detail! The car looks REAL. Another level of model building entirely, you should be proud 😊 I am also glad that you and your family are well again. Keep the videos coming - I look forward to them a lot

[@F22ERaptor]

Actually he is a giant building a real car 😃

[@goofycker]

Ita daki masu

[@sszandorszandor4703]

another masterpiece,, you are such a artist ... looking forward for your next buid ..... well done ..very well done

[@marcchan711]

This is truly a MASTERPIECE! My favourite Lotus Esprit finally done as a 1/24 model plastic kit, and now enhanced by your ingenuity to add lighting. Top class work my friend. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@paullow3377]

That licence plate is from the Lotus Esprit in James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me. I thought it looked familiar. One of the nicest car ever designed. Awesome work on this model!

[@SennaKaito_TZR50_r]

ホントリアルすぎて鳥肌が立ちます‼️ リトラの開くスピード、ライトの明るさ、発色がまたまた本物そっくりで凄い…

[@mikeanderson2730]

There are a few that carry a building of this kind a little bit longer, they are skilled. And then there is this build. Flawless. It takes a builder of absolute highest class to do something like this, what really made my day are the pop-up lights. You, Sir, are an expert.

[@ぐろりん-c6d]

凄い工程動画、プラモデル雑誌以上に勉強させて頂きながら、ついついお礼が遅くなりました。 (リビングのテレビで拝見していることもあってスパチャ出来なかった💦)

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

スーパーサンクスをありがとうございます。 動画の編集も大変な手間と時間がかかりますのでとても嬉しいです。 参考になる部分が多くなるように頑張ります😊

[@guylabesseuille2716]

Il est très rare de voir une maquette 1/24 avec autant de détails et de perfectionnements. Un grand bravo pour votre travail ! Un grand merci pour le partage de votre passion ! A bientôt.

[@abelcastagut1713]

le top du raffinement en maquette, BRAVO !!! depuis le début il me tardait de voir le résultat !!! 🤩

[@AlessandroGardini]

Another beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques.

[@KF-vj1xo]

本業のほうでも同じ細かさで仕事していると思うので、お客さんからは絶大な信用があるのだろうなと思いました

[@animation1963]

すごい、すごいよ！ すごいという言葉しか思いつかない、そしてうっとりしてため息が出る 達人です

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

ありがとうございます！

[@鷹富]

私自身はこのキットの姉妹品の007サブマリンタイプを組み立てた事が有るので懐かしいと感じて観ていました。良い組立動画を有難う御座いました。

[@nightcrow6965]

お疲れ様です。 仕事から帰って眠かったのですが、一気見してしまいました。 一度見ている工程ですが、通して見るとまた新鮮ですね😊 美しいエスプリを堪能させて頂きました。 いつもながら実車と見紛うばかりの仕上げに感動しております。😅 マイコン使って電飾し始めると色々なことがやりたくなってクセになりますよ。 次作は何をつくられるのか、今から楽しみです。 長時間の動画編集、大変だったことでしょうね。 まずはエスプリの完成、おめでとうございました。🎉😊

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

お疲れさまです、疲れているのにありがとうございます😊 フルビルドの編集は本当に大変です。普通に切っていくと尺が数時間になっていくので、多くの場面を一瞬一瞬で切ってつないでいかなくてはいけません。（今回それでも1.5時間を超えてしまいました） もっと大胆にカットしていかなくては観てもらえないとわかってはいるのですが…😅

[@nightcrow6965]

@@kenji-plasticmodels いや、特に編集の尺は気にされなくて良いと思いますよ。 Kenjiさんのチャンネル視聴者は、完成作品の密度もそうですが、加工作業の神業を見たいという変態が多い筈ですから。 かくいう自分も、その一人ではあります。(^^)

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

そのいわゆる「変態」（すみません😅）ではない、普通の人に見てもらえないとチャンネル運営が厳しいのです…。

[@nightcrow6965]

@@kenji-plasticmodels うーん、一般受けするチャンネル作りですか…難しいですね。 Kenjiさんの作品や製作過程を紹介する今のチャンネルの方向性が、ニッチな市場に刺さってこれだけファンを獲得している訳ですから。 それでも13万人以上の登録者を集めているのは驚異的だと思いますよ。 他の模型チャンネルで10万人超えというのは見たことありませんし… 色々悩まれているのは理解できますが、Kenjiさんの持っている強みを大切にしていただければと思います。 完成作品そのもののクオリティも飛び抜けていると思うので、製作工程はオミットして実車と見紛うような撮り方での完成品紹介動画を作られては如何でしょう？ 初期のデイトナや512BBの頃のような感じで…尺も15分くらいにして。手間は掛かりますが。 製作過程を見たがるのは、我々変態層ですから…σ(^_^;)

[@JOHNYEMON]

お見事です ビールがはかどりますｗ ささやかですが応援させていただきます

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

スーパーサンクスありがとうございます☺️

[@SirDevious1]

That was an absolutely FANTASTIC build!! I'm not even particularly a fan of this particular Lotus, but you did an amazing job! Well done sir! Beautiful

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you!!

[@breadbaker]

I eagerly awaited the full build video. What a great journey. Thanks for taking us along, Kenji.

[@geert-jannabbe9827]

Wonderful, you are a magician. I can't wait for your next project. Kind regards from Holland

[@dykatran]

I bow down to the master!

[@mikerogsch7535]

Da hast du dich mal wieder selbst übertroffen. Modell und Video sind kongenial geworden. Sehr schön! 👍🏻

[@abhimawa1]

Just the video I’ve been waiting for! Fujimi should be ashamed to produce such “low resolution“ of plastic model

[@SiO2mmm]

元からプログラムとか出来るのかな〜とか思ったら勉強するところから始めててすげえ…ってなった

[@nelvioprincipi7900]

Bravissimo!!!!! Greetings from Marche, Italy!!

[@korbendallas71]

Wow. This was fantastic. A real pleasure to watch a master modeller at work. Bravo.

[@karl53133]

Again unbelievable work you deserve way more subs than you have ...All the best

[@madcaprahin1234]

This is a master piece! So beautiful. It gave me goosebumps!

[@Blitterbug]

I admire how you spent so long carefully sawing with a blade to seperate body sections cleanly, rather than the five minutes with a Dremel cutting wheel that even good model-makers resort to because they lack your patience and dedication to the craft!

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Both parts will be used later, so carefully cut them out. Thanks!

[@gearbox7043]

Bravo, inspiration for all of us weekend modelers. Thank you for the wonderful production.

[@pokmanho3005]

Amazing skills in both painting, detailing and modifications. It is rare for me to watch a whole model building video for this long hour but your skills really impressed me. Thanks for showing all the works. I wish I could be half as good as you. P.S. If you could remove the noise when you stir the paint, it would be much better. My hair stood up when I hear the scratching noise. Sorry about this.

[@yocyoku]

カーモデルをきれいに作れる人はそれだけで尊敬しますが、さらに電飾と可動をする人は珍しいですよね。Arduinoは自分も使ってますが、これは繊細で素晴らしい出来。映画では水中も潜航していましたね、懐かしい。

[@FoxMcCloud12000]

Great build and incredible attention to detail, my friend. Each time you build those models with more dedication. Great work!

[@wickeddubz]

Your video is like peaceful technical meditation. I also enjoyed music a lot, and i learned many useful techniqes from you. 🙌🏼

[@andrewgrace4410]

Magnificent build Kenji 😊

[@offline7620]

precise surgical work

[@木下祐二-n7s]

まるで一本の映画を観ているようでした。素晴らしいです。

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

ありがとうございます😊

[@makoto2026]

カッコイイ😍 お酒でも飲みながら、ずっと眺めていたいですね。

[@MalebogiaNemrod]

Just to say hello from France. Your work is awesome and is appreciated even far from your home. Thanks for the sharing and continue to provide such great videos.

[@the_golem_next_door_and_me]

_I once owned a LOTUS Esprit_ .. _And after this video, I miss this car. Unbelievably good work._ 😊😊

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Having ridden in an Esprit is quite an asset✨ Thank you😊

[@kaeru-bx2gz]

いや、すごい すごいとしか言えない出来栄え あのキットがこんなレベルになるのか！ 感動しました

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

ありがとうございます😊

[@destinyangel5]

Amazing ! The attention to the detailed engine looks like it could start !

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you😊

[@antonioancesaamaral1035]

Parabéns, mais uma construção finalizada. Desejo a você saúde para continuar a compartilhar conosco estes momentos que ficam eternizados. Brasil

[@ガンスミス-e4o]

正面からのヘッドライト、ドア及びリアゲートオープンの動画は実際のカタログにでも載っている感じでとても良いですね。 エンジンの再現も見事ですね。 とにかく素晴らしいの一言ですね。

[@androrodriguez7793]

Speechless. I am definetly out of words ! Beautiful built Lotus Esprite!❤

[@marcoboet4971]

It's absolutely amazing. The detail, the rider, how it made wow 👌

[@slavomalic1896]

Very nice 👍... Hope you and your familie are all right now 🙏

[@danrkelly]

Such patience and skill. Bravo.

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you!

[@danmurphy5889]

Unbelievable, this is more than just a model

[@cosmickozumi3798]

毎度ながら素晴らしい仕上がりですね。リトラの改造なんてエスプリが効いてて素敵です。

[@rosebuddesign635]

Absolutely blown away by your video. The pop-up headlights alone is an amazing job. Very well done. 👍

[@iFuSioNzSnipePs3]

ive built this model and I thought I had done a good job on it, but wow what you have done is on another 2 3 4 levels above what ive done, it is AWESOME 👍👍👍👍👍

[@あき2490]

凄すぎる。そもそも、元のキットがなくてもゼロから作り上げられそうな気がする。

[@raymadani270]

You are a true master. Thank you for the video.

[@lucasalberto4624]

なんて美しい作品.... キット付属のナンバープレートがボンドカーのままでなぜか嬉しくなります笑

[@みどりのたぬき-g3f]

水中も走れる車🚗うぉ〜ホイールからドリルがーーー。 と、キラキラした目で映画みた🤩

[@kateandrews8506]

Without doubt, this is the best model build I have seen on KZbin. Amazing 👌

[@lucaperdonello6997]

Superb!! The biggest 1/24 plastic model wordlwide!!!🎌

[@davidhinkson8856]

Haven't seen one of your builds for a while, but again, you've taken what began life as a relatively basic model and transformed it into something amazing. You came up with some interesting combos of colors to get the interior painted and the results are again impressive.

[@lionelmarbezy7589]

I couldn't imagine what you can do with 1/12 scale......oh yeah !! I have a big imagination !!!

[@slartybartfast5368]

You Sir are a modelling genius, that is INCREDIBLE!!!!!! If it was any more detailed you could drive it.😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@grahamtopping3605]

Can you make it change into a submarine next 😊

[@박대현-p6d]

Pop up headlight? Insane😲

[@alanharris2799]

Stunning piece of model making, excellent!

[@Builtbyronny]

Amazing work 👍

[@donatoforte2833]

Wow Kenji! I love what you did to this simple model, you made it a masterpeice! Excellent engineering - Could not stop watching.

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you😊

[@江尻史彦]

いつも拝見させていただいていますが、素晴らしすぎてため息しか出ません。

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

ありがとうございます😊

[@jerrystamps]

Extremely impressive build, I love the pop up headlights and other details.

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thanks!

[@fatheadfpv5732]

You sir! On on a whole other level! Unbelievable build!

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thanks!!

[@The-Sea-Dragon-1977]

Incredible, better panel fit and electrics than the real thing! Beautiful work and shows the beauty of the original Esprit very well. I hope someone from Fujimi sees this and appreciates what can be done with their kit. Google翻訳でごめんなさい。 信じられないほど、本物よりもパネルのフィット感と電気系統が優れています。 美しい作品で、オリジナルのエスプリの美しさをよく表しています。フジミの誰かがこれを見て、キットで何ができるかを理解してくれることを願っています。

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you!😊

[@paulofarrell3460]

Kenji-san, your techniques and approaches to each aspect of this project are a fabulous source of inspiration. Your skills are superb and are clearly demonstrated within the fantastic results. Congratulations on achieving such a wonderful result. Your modelling standards are exceptional. I am also curious about the music you use in your video clips. Perhaps you could provide the name of the music pieces and the artist please?

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

If you look closely at the video description, you'll see that the music credits are automatically listed. Thanks.

[@Y-SAN0371]

素晴らしい👏 見る角度によっては実車に見えます👀✨

[@ISOTT78]

How many years you are now in this hobby ? Awesome skills. But last but not least it is not your best model.sorry. Specially the interior colours. BUT ANYHOW this is High end level, absolutly stunning. Here is a true master at work. Any how if he need an motor circle driver or an engine, he builds it by himself from srcatch. Fantastic, really that needs really a lot of skills and a silent hand for builindg his master pieces. Both thumbs up, well done. Greetz out of europe / austria.

[@Hiro-os5ry]

時間が経つのを忘れるほど凄い作品。

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

ありがとうございます☺️！

[@聡宮田-n5u]

戦車しか作ったことないからドキドキした❤スキル凄いですね。

[@erzmichel161]

Impressive. Awesome works. Thanks for sharing.

[@resortsa5263]

凄すぎます。もはやこれを買いたいです。

[@thrashmetaldave]

You, sir, are an artist! That engine alone was an incredible build. Your modifications are stunning. Subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your magnificent work

[@54kenzi15]

素晴らしいです！ 溜め息しか出ないです。

[@eduardorauchbach]

Incredible, the result was so good I tough it was the real car.....

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thanks😊

[@ashleydavies8778]

Fantastic job. Superb. But in The Spy Who Loved me the interior of PPW306R was green/grey & red tartan.

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

I know. but I like this color.

[@Hammern28]

1:33:22.... when I look at this masterpiece of a model, it looks like the image of a real car, for real. So well done!

[@jamesunger8433]

Truly a masterpiece of scale modeling and scratch building. I think you could have added a little speaker and program the engine starting up when you turn on the headlights. LOL Fabulous work. Attention to details is unreal but then again, Japanese are legendary for this. Ever consider working for a Japanese car manufacturer? Awesome work. May I suggest a challenging project for your future videos? Union Porsche 917k?

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

Thank you for your comment. I wanted to work for a car manufacturer, but my dream didn't come true.

[@specialstage7235]

真面目に感動しました!ありがとうございます!!

[@mofumofu9139]

My favorite scene is when the tailgate damper opens and closes. Amazing 😍 テールゲートダンパー開閉時のシーンが一番好きです。 すごい😍

[@rippercanino7982]

amigo que gran artista eres enserio increíble con los detalles lastima no te entendí nada de lo que hablaste pero con tu trabajo sobra de verdad que gran artista y de paso muy minucioso con los detalles que bueno enserio un sub mas y like

[@kenji-plasticmodels]

gracias. Si está en español, presione el botón de subtítulos en la parte inferior derecha y seleccione Traducción automática → Español en Configuración (icono de engranaje) para mostrar los subtítulos.