Lotus
MERRYMEET MODEL CARS 1/43RD SCALE LOTUS SEVEN COSWORTH
Saturday, September 1st, 2007HIROBO LOTUS SEVEN
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007Japanese radio control model company Hirobo Electric Corporation (ヒロボー) is a Japanese RC model company famous for making radio controlled helicopter models, both internal combustion and electric versions. Founded in 1949 as a textile machine maker, Hirobo began forays into electronics in the early 70s and by 1973 had started producing R/C products. By 1977 […]
HGM 6
Sunday, June 24th, 2007Developed by two aerospace design engineers in about 5 years, the HGM 6 is a fairly accurate replica of the Lotus Mark 6.
The HGM 6 chassis is constructed from 1-7/8, 1 and 3/4″ round and square section ERW tube, set up in a laser aligned jig to ensure accuracy. MIG welding is used throughout although […]
LOTUS MARK 6
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007From Motorsnippets by John Sutton and Derek Cattani - Photographs by Douglas Eatwell
In 1953, 25 year-old Colin Chapman owned Lotus Engineering Co., Ltd., which was little more than a garage with a sign saying as much, located at No. 7 Tottenham Lane in North London. Lotus Engineering was a part time business for Chapman, who […]
