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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Same

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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.

[@derprasi2497]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@RonniePeterson]

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

[@jadachi8162]

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

[@bjrntnnesen9207]

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

[@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.

[@jhboob]

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

[@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. 😍👍

[@TerryWilsonModels]

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

[@crazycandyfreak6126]

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

[@nvisionmd]

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

[@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!

[@TheMorsonFamily]

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

[@darbo23]

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

[@desertwindauh]

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

[@bradleycharles3132]

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

[@wyomingadventures]

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!

[@mariotreglia4066]

That’s a true masterpiece! Thanks for sharing, very entertaining and educational. ✌️🇯🇵

[@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 🤝

[@nafismalik9621]

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!

[@gtrman9706]

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

[@sTaRkZ091]

I think that engine would probably fire up.

[@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

[@Kastelllorizo]

This is so good man, truly awesome job.

[@aaronlevitan7216]

So much detail and precision. Unbelievable talent

[@deanpratley125]

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

[@cuttysark7934]

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

[@penmanovicxxxxxx2694]

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

[@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.

[@uwehf]

Hi Bro, that's one of the best work I've seen on a 1:20 scale. Your contribution was great to watch ..... "respect"

[@mattknupp59]

Dude your vids are like 2001 a space odyssey with the limited sounds and no music. I love it as they are very zen inducing. How much time do you spend on a build and also your research?

[@ZiggysDesk]

Appreciate it!! Builds usually take me a month or more, including filming and editing. I don’t do too much research, just a couple hours looking for reference pics, or going through the kit instructions.

[@hithereperson8137]

Ziggy's Desk I like these because I can pass out without knowing it

[@tyuy100]

@@ZiggysDesk Maybe you should put "Asmr" in the title or something, could help with views

[@bemmy98]

Loved it, thumbs up for not adding annoying music in the background like some others do.

[@hithereperson8137]

Bin Wang same! These are always so relaxing!

[@AdonisAmarante]

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

[@voodoonights1671]

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

[@KitchenTableModeller]

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

[@C36B]

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

[@morphmann]

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

[@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

[@npg_renegade6722]

So this is what pure talent and dedication looks like

[@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

[@finnrockefeller669]

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

[@T93N1]

Never seen such detailing, i'm truly amazed.

[@2andretripicchio]

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

[@marijnvis1714]

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

[@127TROOP]

truly beautiful build.....the lack of music and commentary somehow makes it so much more enjoyable, so intense.....subbed!

[@Bob-Jenkins]

I'm with you mate. It's like ASMR for car nerds, without the weirdness!

[@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'.

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@nofactsjustopinions2920]

Incredible. Can’t stop watching

[@skipmoto3438]

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

[@cmacdhon]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing this.

[@jamesdash1906]

Mad SKILLS !!!!! I found myself holding my breath while watching you but super small parts together !!!! lol 😳

[@toasty1142]

The level of the details is just amazing

[@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.

[@citicolina]

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

[@maxxwick246]

your attention to detail is what makes the build absolutely hypnonotizing. you made a subscriber out of me. 👍👍 build a top fuel or funny car that would be the icing on the cake.

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

I love the color combo of this and can build from the box to what it is on box art awsome great job 10/10 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟keith

[@dawnonmonday]

man these videos are so calm i doze off while watching them haha, not to say they're boring of course because as soon as i wake up i continue watching them! good stuff! Love Tamiya kits especially the Evo 5 Rally Car!

[@stevejohnson7267]

That video was a joy to watch. Detail is amazing and that paint is just perfect. Definitely gained a subscriber 👍

[@NikDudukovic]

Incredible work, dude. Really fantastic results.

[@riptide6161]

Superb job. Decal placement was outstanding!

[@davidmiller4594]

The paint is incredible. Even in the video. In person must be awe inspiring. ~subbed

[@trubiasha]

0 skips watch Keep your level Perfect work and models!

[@adamclarke7394]

That is absolutely magnificent. You should be incredibly proud of your work. I used to love building Tamiya models, and while my attention to detail was not even close to yours, it was still enough to drive my wife mad! Sadly, ill-health means that my hands are nowhere near steady enough to do this sort of work anymore. Still, I can watch and admire the work that you do, which is immensely satisfying.

[@SGAcba]

great details, great job ! The first "wing car", Lotus 78.

[@robw5088]

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

[@mestapho2011]

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

[@cygnusx10]

Superb finish on that black. Those decals looked like they could have been... uncooperative. Really nice build and extra details. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZiggysDesk]

Thanks!! The decals were pretty brittle, some of the gold stripes tore while sliding off but it wasn’t hard to line up in the end

[@project3430]

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

[@thetoddperspective]

A pleasure to watch an artisan at work.

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Amazing build The paint finish and gloss is fantastic Love the video

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

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

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Great work with kit and camera work.

[@rohandrummer]

Crazy skills! It’s a shame that such skills go unappreciated. You’re a total pro buddy! Awesome!

[@jocelyngodoy9753]

Really pleasant to see such a piece of art in progress. Enjoyed the silence as well. Great work mate.

[@slackjaw703]

Wow! Exceptional!! Next level modeling.

[@craigmorgan8493]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, great job mate.

[@Jim.Hummel]

Amazing build! Sure wish my hands were that steady! Incredible work Ziggy! The Lotus 78/79 were easily in the best top 5 F1 cars ever. Colin Chapman was visionary to say the least.

[@LarryLinton]

Amazing build 👍🏼. I need to watch this vid evertime I have a lack of patience.

[@steviem8466]

Wow. If you built this kit 'just out of the box' I'd hate to think what details/time you would spend doing more. you must have the patience of a Saint? used to make plastic model kits as a boy, but never spent as much time work as you have here, This is just fab. Lotus was my favorite F1 Team.

[@steviem8466]

My sentiments exactly, and I was also a Lotus fan. F1 today is boring, too much money, computers drive the cars, and the drivers are all overpaid woke virtue signallers

[@tipo_f110]

your attention to detail is absolutely mind boggling. i subscribed.

[@josephallendiaz]

This is very therapeutic. I love it. Subscribed.

[@daf827]

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

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

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A truly magnificent build and end result.

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Absolutely Outstanding!!