Solved - MJW #230 - Fournier Lotus 1972

woodinsight · January 19, 2011, 07:01:49 AM

What is this - make and what the car was based on for a point

woodinsight · January 23, 2011, 03:12:15 AM

Moving up

Carnut · January 23, 2011, 04:57:49 AM

Is it Lotus Elan-based?

woodinsight · January 23, 2011, 12:06:37 PM

As far as I understand it is based on a Lotus Elan.

Here is a front view -

hondast · January 23, 2011, 05:32:34 PM

'72 Lotus by Philippe Fournier.

woodinsight · January 24, 2011, 12:46:36 AM

Correct!
I'm pleased to award you your 50th. point. Congratulations.

Carnut · January 24, 2011, 05:43:33 AM

Do I get half a point for identifying the base as asked for?!

woodinsight · January 24, 2011, 10:50:03 AM

If half points were possible.......
Sometimes I put up puzzles worth two points in some cases but this is really a one pointer ;)

Carnut · January 24, 2011, 11:49:40 AM

Quote from: woodinsight on January 24, 2011, 10:50:03 AM
If half points were possible.......
Sometimes I put up puzzles worth two points in some cases but this is really a one pointer ;)

Yes, it's a good idea as quite often the half-answer helps the eventual solver to come to the correct answer. The other alternative is of course locks... Maybe I shouldn't have waited for an answer but got on with the search! If only time allowed...

hondast · January 24, 2011, 01:12:41 PM

No problem, if you can cancel my point. It was not locked. Satisfaction enough for me guess. ;)

woodinsight · January 24, 2011, 01:20:31 PM

Carnut and Hondast, thank you for your comments.
Sometimes locking the puzzle works but just occasionally it causes a problem.
Two points for a difficult puzzle where there are two distinct elements (eg - chassis & coachwork) can work well and keeps the puzzle of interest to those looking for the extra point.
Anyway points are not everything (I've been stuck on the same number for a while now) - I just enjoy the challenge (when I get the chance!)

Carnut · January 24, 2011, 01:30:23 PM

Quote from: hondast on January 24, 2011, 01:12:41 PM
No problem, if you can cancel my point. It was not locked. Satisfaction enough for me guess. ;)

Thanks Hondast, but it's not a problem!
I was only making observations, not complaining!
You've earned your point.

hondast · January 24, 2011, 01:31:03 PM

Quote from: woodinsight on January 24, 2011, 01:20:31 PM
Carnut and Hondast, thank you for your comments.
Sometimes locking the puzzle works but just occasionally it causes a problem.
Two points for a difficult puzzle where there are two distinct elements (eg - chassis & coachwork) can work well and keeps the puzzle of interest to those looking for the extra point.
Anyway points are not everything (I've been stuck on the same number for a while now) - I just enjoy the challenge (when I get the chance!)

Quite right. This is a game. :D

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Solved - MJW #230 - Fournier Lotus 1972