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== What's available ==
 
 
The '''Maisto''' 1:36 Die cast model.
 
 
The '''SMTS''' 1:43 plastic model.
 
 
The '''Hasbro'''  1/15 scale model.
 
 
The '''Kenner'''  1/15 scale model.
 
 
The '''ERTL''' Die cast model.
 
 
The '''Pattos Place''' slot car model.
 
 
The '''LOTUSELANCENTRAL''' model.
 
 
 
== Maisto ==
 
== Maisto ==
  
Maisto manufactured a 1/36 scale Diecast model for both the Elan SE and S2.
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Maisto manufactured a 1/36 scale die-cast model for both the Elan SE and S2.
 
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These models were available in several guises, the most common was the Shell Petrol Stations promotion.  This was a scheme of collecting points and redeeming them against a model car. The car was normally blue colour and came in a yellow box.
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[[Image:Lotus 3.jpg]]
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[[Image:French_model.jpg‎]]
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Disributed by Maisto to toy shops in a silver box.
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[[Image:Lotus 4.jpg]]
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Disributed by Lotus Garages in white Lotus boxes.
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[[Image:Lotus 2.jpg]]
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[[Image:Lotus 1.jpg]]
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And finally the quirk, Cars given to Lotus employees in shell boxes...
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These models were available in several guises, the most common was the Shell Petrol Stations promotion. This was a scheme of collecting points and redeeming them against a model car. The car was normally blue, packaged in a yellow box.
  
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Image:Lotus 3.jpg
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Image:French_model.jpg|Distributed by Maisto to toy shops in a silver box.‎
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Image:Lotus 4.jpg|Disributed by Lotus Garages in white Lotus boxes.
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Image:Lotus 2.jpg
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Image:Lotus 1.jpg|And finally the quirk, Cars given to Lotus employees in shell boxes...
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</gallery>
  
 
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== Scale Model Technical Services ==
 
== Scale Model Technical Services ==
 
  
 
The precision model cars listed in the catalogue from [http://www.smtsmodels.demon.co.uk/ SMTS]are manufactured from white meal with resin, photo-etched and plated parts to form 1:43 scale collectors cars. All are individually hand built and finished in authentic colours and decals. Models are also available in kit form, ready to paint and assemble. 1:24 scale models are listed separately.
 
The precision model cars listed in the catalogue from [http://www.smtsmodels.demon.co.uk/ SMTS]are manufactured from white meal with resin, photo-etched and plated parts to form 1:43 scale collectors cars. All are individually hand built and finished in authentic colours and decals. Models are also available in kit form, ready to paint and assemble. 1:24 scale models are listed separately.
  
[[Image:SMTS BLUE.jpg]]
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<gallery>
[[Image:SMTS_MODEL.jpg‎]]
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Image:SMTS BLUE.jpg
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Image:SMTS_MODEL.jpg
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</gallery>‎
  
 
== The Hasbro 1/15 scale model ==
 
== The Hasbro 1/15 scale model ==
  
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A rare item indeed.  This a direct copy by Hasbro of a 1989 to 1994 Lotus Elan SE M100, which was the car driven by James Bond Jr. in a short lived comic book series and TV show.  It is over 11 inches long, six inches wide and 3 inches tall. Just like the James Bond Aston Martin, this little red Lotus has plenty of toys that blend into the car without overtaking the obvious Elan lines. The features include pop-out front guns and a saw blade battering ram, pull out hub cap shredder blades, a spring action ejector seat (the seats match the real car styling), a rear spoiler that flips up to become a bullet proof shield, and the dual exhaust pipes convert to spring fired missles.
A rare item indeed.  This a direct copy by Hasbro of a 1989 to 1994 Lotus Elan SE M100 which was the car driven by James Bond Jr. in a short lived comic book series and TV show.  It is over 11 inches long, six inches wide and 3 inches tall. Just like the James Bond Aston Martin, this little red Lotus has plenty of toys that blend into the car without overtaking the obvious Elan lines. The features include pop-out front guns and a saw blade battering ram, pull out hub cap shredder blades, a spring action ejector seat (the seats match the real car styling), a rear spoiler that flips up to become a bullet proof shield, and the dual exhaust pipes convert to spring fired missles.
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[[Image:James_Bond_JR.jpg‎ ]]
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<gallery>
 
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Image:James_Bond_JR.jpg‎
[[Image:James_bond_jr_car_2.jpg‎]]
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Image:James_bond_jr_car_2.jpg‎
 
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</gallery>
== The Kenner 1/15 scale model ==
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Another rare item indeed.  This a direct copy by Kenner a trademark of Tonka Corporation, a subsidiary of Hasbro of a 1989 to 1994 Lotus Elan SE M100 which was the car driven by the Jim Carrey character from the movie The Mask.  The toy is very large, I guessed at the 1/15 scale.  It is over 12 inches long, six inches wide and 3 inches tall.  The car is yellow in color and the decals are optional.  The features include pop-up front jaws, pull out hub cap shredder blades, a spring action ejector seat (the seats match the real car styling),  and the dual exhaust pipes convert to spring fired missles.
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[[Image:Mask lotus.jpg]]
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== ERTL Model ==
 
== ERTL Model ==
  
[[Image:James_Bond_JR_1.jpg‎]]
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[[Image:James_Bond_JR_1.jpg|thumb|left|ERTL ‎James Bond Jr Model]]
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=== Pattos Place ===
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== The Kenner 1/15 scale model ==
  
Pattos Place is a one man operation located in Sydney Australia which manufactures slot and model cars to various scales.
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Another rare item.  This a direct copy by Kenner a trademark of Tonka Corporation, a subsidiary of Hasbro of a 1989 to 1994 Lotus Elan SE M100 which was the car driven by Jim Carrey's character from the movie The Mask. The toy is very large, I guessed at the 1/15 scale. It is over 12 inches long, six inches wide and 3 inches tall. The car is yellow and the decals are optional. The features include pop-up front jaws, pull out hub cap shredder blades, a spring action ejector seat (the seats match the real car styling),  and the dual exhaust pipes convert to spring fired missles.
  
1/32 Lexane Model
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[[Image:Mask lotus.jpg|thumb|left]]
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<br style="clear:both;"/>
  
[[ Image:Body13290elanm100.jpg]]
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== Pattos Place ==
  
== THELOTUSELANCENTRAL model ==
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Pattos Place is a one-man operation located in Sydney, Australia, manufacturing slot and model cars to various scales.
  
This [http://www.lotuselancentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10550&highlight=models/ model] is still in the early planing stages.
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[[Image:Body13290elanm100.jpg|thumb|left|1/32 Lexane Model]]
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<br style="clear:both;"/>
  
== Locating simular models ==
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== The LOTUSELANCENTRAL Model ==
  
The Kia Elan as seen on Ebay
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This [http://www.lotuselancentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10550&highlight=models/ model] is still in the early planning stages.
  
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== Similar Models ==
  
[[Image:Kia.jpg]]
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[[Image:Kia.jpg|thumb|left|The Kia Elan as seen on Ebay]]
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<br style="clear:both;"/>
  
 
== Custom Paint Job ==
 
== Custom Paint Job ==
  
Got bored? Need an Elan fix? You could spent few hours playing with repainting, waxing, detailing, etc. The one I have comes from Shell Sportscar Collection series.
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By [[User:Ekapol|Ekapol]]
 
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Here is the "before" shot of my 1st 1/36 Elan (around 3 inches).
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[[Image:model1.jpg]]
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My "after" shot:
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[[Image:model2.jpg]]
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[[Image:model3.jpg]]
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"before" w/ Coke can shifter 
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[[Image:model4.jpg]]
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"after" With side mirror and NOS switch
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[[Image:model5.jpg]]
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Added yellow interior trim..
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[[Image:model6.jpg]]
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Bored? Need an Elan fix? You could spent few hours playing with repainting, waxing, detailing, etc. The one I have comes from Shell Sportscar Collection series.  
  
Turn signal lights, and Lotus wheel caps
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<gallery Caption="Custom Paint Job">
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Image:model1.jpg|Here is the "before" shot of my 1st 1/36 Elan (around 3 inches).
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Image:model2.jpg|My "after" shot
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Image:model3.jpg|"before" w/ Coke can shifter 
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Image:model4.jpg|"after" With side mirror and NOS switch
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Image:model5.jpg|Added yellow interior trim..
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Image:model6.jpg|Turn signal lights, and Lotus wheel caps
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Image:model7.jpg
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</gallery>
  
[[Image:model7.jpg]]
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==See also==
  
[http://lotuselancentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7734&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 LEC thread link] about Elan models.
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[http://lotuselancentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7734&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 LEC thread link] about Model Elans.

Revision as of 23:56, 9 May 2008

Maisto

Maisto manufactured a 1/36 scale die-cast model for both the Elan SE and S2.

These models were available in several guises, the most common was the Shell Petrol Stations promotion. This was a scheme of collecting points and redeeming them against a model car. The car was normally blue, packaged in a yellow box.

  Blue
  Yellow Lotus dealer version LOTPR00300
  Green  Lotus dealer version LOTPR00303

Scale Model Technical Services

The precision model cars listed in the catalogue from SMTSare manufactured from white meal with resin, photo-etched and plated parts to form 1:43 scale collectors cars. All are individually hand built and finished in authentic colours and decals. Models are also available in kit form, ready to paint and assemble. 1:24 scale models are listed separately.

The Hasbro 1/15 scale model

A rare item indeed. This a direct copy by Hasbro of a 1989 to 1994 Lotus Elan SE M100, which was the car driven by James Bond Jr. in a short lived comic book series and TV show. It is over 11 inches long, six inches wide and 3 inches tall. Just like the James Bond Aston Martin, this little red Lotus has plenty of toys that blend into the car without overtaking the obvious Elan lines. The features include pop-out front guns and a saw blade battering ram, pull out hub cap shredder blades, a spring action ejector seat (the seats match the real car styling), a rear spoiler that flips up to become a bullet proof shield, and the dual exhaust pipes convert to spring fired missles.

ERTL Model

ERTL ‎James Bond Jr Model


The Kenner 1/15 scale model

Another rare item. This a direct copy by Kenner a trademark of Tonka Corporation, a subsidiary of Hasbro of a 1989 to 1994 Lotus Elan SE M100 which was the car driven by Jim Carrey's character from the movie The Mask. The toy is very large, I guessed at the 1/15 scale. It is over 12 inches long, six inches wide and 3 inches tall. The car is yellow and the decals are optional. The features include pop-up front jaws, pull out hub cap shredder blades, a spring action ejector seat (the seats match the real car styling), and the dual exhaust pipes convert to spring fired missles.

Mask lotus.jpg


Pattos Place

Pattos Place is a one-man operation located in Sydney, Australia, manufacturing slot and model cars to various scales.

1/32 Lexane Model


The LOTUSELANCENTRAL Model

This model is still in the early planning stages.

Similar Models

The Kia Elan as seen on Ebay


Custom Paint Job

By Ekapol

Bored? Need an Elan fix? You could spent few hours playing with repainting, waxing, detailing, etc. The one I have comes from Shell Sportscar Collection series.

See also

LEC thread link about Model Elans.