JAMES BOND - Original creations

[Marine Boy]

Rear valance and bumper complete. Just a simple exhaust assembly to add.



Front and rear arches done, just a little more filler needed.

 

[Rogerbee]

That looks amazing!

 

[Marine Boy]

Front bumper complete, just the lights to add.



More work done around the hatch area and attaching the roof. It took a long time to get the panels to sit flush and have consistent panel gaps.

 

[Rogerbee]

Nice! Those panel gaps are better than the original ever had!

 

[Marine Boy]

I've been reading the Esprit owners forum for pictures and information and it seems the build quality for the S1s were patchy at best. The later cars were much improved. I am definitely getting one, when the mid-life crisis kicks in.

 

[Rogerbee]

LOL! I went to the factory in the late 80's and some of the guys that worked on the Bond cars were still there.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

Magnificent work, Marine Boy!

That Lotus was always my favorite Bond car.

 

[Marine Boy]

Some work done on the door hinges. Lots of tweaking to get them to sit just right.

 

[Rogerbee]

Looking good!

From what I can remember, you don't need to define those shut lines any more, they are dead on.

 

[Marine Boy]

Only a little progress recently, as i have just come back from a holiday. Started work on the interior.

 

[SilverPointShield]

Magnificent Work on the Lotus, superb craftmanship in your build.

 

[Rogerbee]

Looking good, do you plan on having the instrument panel revolve?

 

[Marine Boy]

I had thought about it. It's certainly do-able and would be a cool feature, but it only really makes sense if the other sub conversion parts are made. I've already decided not to go down that route so i will leave it as standard. I will make it light up but nothing else. The only working gadget i will make is the spray jets behind the rear number plate.

 

[Rogerbee]

Yeah I get what you mean.

 

[Weapon]

Great job Marine boy! Fascinating.

 

[Marine Boy]

Thanks for all the feedback. Today's update:

Most of the centre console done and the dash binnacle started.



Holes cut out for the dials. I will print the dials onto paper, laminate them and attach to the inside.



Test fit, to check everything is positioned correctly.



Apparently Roger complained the ashtray was too small for his cigars.

 

[Rogerbee]

Looks brilliant!

 

[Mr.E]

I hate to do this, but I've got to move some pieces and this is one that might need to go.

Custom "Spectre" Bond with the Modern Life head sculpt. Accepting offers via PM. Full figure that has been displayed in my case. PM me if you're seriously interested and we can talk pricing.

 

[Rogerbee]

Shame about that head really, they mishandled everything so badly that everyone lost confidence. If this had been priced and released the same as their Cavill it could have been a winner.

 

[Marine Boy]

Started making the seats. I've reduced the height of the seat bases as much as possible, to make getting figures in and out easier. I'll make the steering column detach for the same reason. I want there to be plenty of room for figures, unlike the HT DeLorean.



Headrests still to be made.