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Lexus LFA Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Whitest White

Lexus LFA Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Whitest White

One Only! Lexus LFA Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Whitest White. Limited edition #39/80 as shown. Brand new.

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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 02/09/2015 :  14:30:02  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
This version is SOLD OUT.

Kits sold out at factory 2/21/2015
Edited by - PeterW on 02/23/2015 19:29:51
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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 02/10/2015 :  14:42:22  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Assembly continues with the interior...
Edited by - PeterW on 02/16/2015 08:32:22
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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 02/23/2015 :  16:19:58  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Assembly continues with the chassis mounting points machined exactly to the required ride height and to add rigidity to the flimsy resin frame of the kit. Also to add support to the engine assembly.









Setting the rear end of the car to the proper height to allow removal of the wheels.






Front ride height set and fuel filler aligned with body.







Fuel tank assembly modified so it can be displayed open when the body is removed
Edited by - PeterW on 02/23/2015 19:28:20
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/24/2015 :  15:34:05  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Wheel Hub and knock off set up and assembly...
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 02/25/2015 :  18:14:13  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Assembly and installation of fuel cell. The filler is operable and the owner has the option of display as it is seen in the last photo or with the floor in place.
Edited by - PeterW on 02/25/2015 20:24:00
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/03/2015 :  16:38:08  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Setting up the removable body option.
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moriaan

Netherlands
510 Posts
Posted - 03/04/2015 :  00:58:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
is the chassis strong enough to keep the weight of he body over the future years? I have some older models that have the problem of deforming because of the weight.. The resin in those models isn't strong enough.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/04/2015 :  06:31:40  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by moriaan

is the chassis strong enough to keep the weight of he body over the future years? I have some older models that have the problem of deforming because of the weight.. The resin in those models isn't strong enough.


That is the reason for the additional support I have engineered under the engine and trans axle assemblies therefore taking the weight and stress off of the main section of the chassis.The interior "tub" also adds stiffening once in place...no worries.

Read my post above dated 2/23
Edited by - PeterW on 03/04/2015 06:36:54
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/04/2015 :  19:15:14  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Body has been fully prepped, primed and now ready for the color coat.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/05/2015 :  16:03:33  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Base coat is applied and now the stripes will be painted on prior to decal work.
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ferrariscale

Australia
54 Posts
Posted - 03/05/2015 :  22:40:59  Show Profile  Visit ferrariscale's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Cant wait to see this one finished.Your only building 2 of this particular model?
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/06/2015 :  06:02:14  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ferrariscale

Cant wait to see this one finished.Your only building 2 of this particular model?


Yes...only two and they are sold. If one has a kit I can build it. Contact Mike for details
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/06/2015 :  15:07:34  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Painting of stripes and decal work.









Chassis assembly and body dry fitting.
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GTO62

Netherlands
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Posted - 03/07/2015 :  07:18:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by PeterW

Painting of stripes and decal work.


Hello Peter, questions: You say painting of stripes!
So, you don't use the blue decal-stripes? Are they no good?

For the rest, amazing work! :-)
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/07/2015 :  12:35:59  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GTO62

quote:
Originally posted by PeterW

Painting of stripes and decal work.


Hello Peter, questions: You say painting of stripes!
So, you don't use the blue decal-stripes? Are they no good?

For the rest, amazing work! :-)


The decals are somewhat thick and brittle. Take extreme care even with the roundels. So...for me it is easier and a better end result to paint the blue due to the complexity of the nose and tail.

Thanks for your kind words.
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