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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 - 10/21/2014 :  17:16:48  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I am building two of these based on a modified AMR kit with special engine detail kit, so the "bonnet" will open. One is available for reservation so please contact Mike if interested.

I will start the build process next week so stay tuned...this will be a fun project!

This series is SOLD OUT
Edited by - PeterW on 03/13/2015 17:21:13

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 10/31/2014 :  16:03:28  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Base kits...
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 11/10/2014 :  16:40:08  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Initial dry fitting involves checking all aspects of the engine bay components and to determine the correct bonnet to fabricate...which in this case will be formed brass, not the white metal in either of the kits.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 12/02/2014 :  17:22:34  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The side vents are opened and wheel wells thinned.







The bonnet is fabricated from brass.





The "bulge" is added and will require additional shaping to get it just right.
Edited by - PeterW on 12/02/2014 17:24:27
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2014 :  16:31:10  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Additional modifications are performed to get the rear profile correct.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/04/2015 :  19:28:31  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Its been a while since I have posted progress. Most of the tasks are too familiar so here is the model as it starts it's final fit and assembly.





I hired a "little" helper to move the engine details along ;)
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 03/13/2015 :  17:17:52  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Completed Model Number One.
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Anthrax

USA
111 Posts
Posted - 03/14/2015 :  12:20:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Great job, Peter! I read the R&T article and this automobile is particularly interesting as this GTO was a barnyard find.

Mike Schmidt
Millington, NJ
Edited by - Anthrax on 03/14/2015 12:20:58
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RWells

USA
32 Posts
Posted - 03/14/2015 :  21:01:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Very Nice!!!
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ferrariscale

Australia
54 Posts
Posted - 03/16/2015 :  00:48:33  Show Profile  Visit ferrariscale's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Peter ..that is beautiful!
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 05/19/2015 :  18:25:53  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I have one more of these available as a "special order". Contact Mike for details on pricing and delivery.
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