the Lotus Elise blog

A special commission to create both racers from Thierry Verhiest racing in 2023 livery. Both cars are fitted fitted with rollcages, tillet seats and are airbrushed and decalled to the exact livery, using photographs from various angles. They were unveiled during the new years meeting at Lotus Ostend in january 2024. Limited to 3 sets.

Follow the progress on a new build here: Insta build 6 & 7

This build features some bespoke details, like the Exige mirror stalks, custom exhaust and number plate plinth and a replica of the BOE supercharger fitted to the 2zz engine.

Commission built Elise 111r in Storm Titanium, black spider wheels, yoko AD07 tyres. Scratch built, resin 3D

If only you could print your own detailed scale model of your car, right configuration and all? Well, modern times enable this – to some extent. 3D printing tech has landed as a consumer product. Combined with proper knowledge of 3D modelling it has become possible.

Make no mistake, it takes months of work to prepare a printable file and printing itself isn’t the nicest of jobs requiring safety precautions and all. But there they are, my first rough 1:18 replica’s, yet to be altered on lots of details, tolerances and fitments and surface finish. But a good first try nonetheless, now developping from here!

Note, i am not / have not taken orders, nor do i provide files. It is a personal project atm. Just enjoy the process for the time being!

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