Lamborghini Countach LP400 - WIP
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2 12 March 2018, 16:55
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beautiful engine already. nice scratch built parts. i am certainly in 🙂
15 March 2018, 06:41
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Some work in that Alex! I went through the photos three times, zoomed in on a lot of them too. Enjoying this very much.
16 March 2018, 22:00
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Tedious but good work , following.
This car is one of my favourites
17 March 2018, 06:35
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dashboard looks simply perfect. can not be much closer to the original. excellent.
10 April 2018, 17:08
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Hey Spanjaard, thanks! It's far from perfect but it worked out quite well...
10 April 2018, 18:18
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Fantastic! I'm really enjoying watching this build. Really nice progress pictures too. 👍
10 April 2018, 18:39
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Fantastic Countach, Alexander! The extra engine compartment that detail you added really looks great!
11 April 2018, 15:36
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Thanks Gordon! Spanjaard, i really hope they will work out. You can't achieve the resolution and quality of purchasable decals with a homemade printer, but they came out better than i expected, let's see and hope!
12 April 2018, 19:26
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the more i look at what you have done so far, more i like it. what an excellent job.
12 April 2018, 19:37
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Alex, one morning I will look at this Lambo over breakfast and stop shaking my head long enough to get the food in my mouth. I dream of doing a build this well thought out and executed, but, alas, I am just me. I am glad you are on this site showing me stuff that never even occurred to me. Morning lessons from Alex! Love them!!!
12 April 2018, 21:03
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Your scratchbuilding skills are fascinating to watch unfold. The bendable drinking straw was ingenious. Looks like quite the interesting kit to build.
12 April 2018, 21:05
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Alright, Alex....that's enough. You're making me want to lock the hobby room and take up knitting. How's a guy supposed to keep up with you? 🙂
12 April 2018, 22:12
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Haha wow, thanks a lot mates😄 Honestly, it was supposed to be an OOB build because i knew from start there will be A LOT to improve on this kit and i wanted an easy and relaxed build. But as it started and progressed i realised there were parts of it where i said "I just can not leave it like that". You get ideas on the way, some are easily reproduced, some where you think it is impossible to achieve but then again "why not, let's try it!". And step by step you are progressing, learning something new and gaining experience. There is no sorcery there, i am not a magician nor an exceptionally good modeler, you just have to try!
cheers, Alex
13 April 2018, 05:06
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you are good, no doubt about it. but you are right, the "let's see how can i make this better" mentality, makes miracles 🙂
13 April 2018, 17:24
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Seriously doubt you would ever do an OOB build Alex. Just can't see it happening!
19 April 2018, 08:07
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Спасибо, Роман!
Haha Peter, seriously it's like a virus. I try to do smaller "relaxed" projects inbetween, where i tell myself "just follow the instructions and have fun" but even then you see something you just CAN NOT leave like that and your hands start to itch 😄
20 April 2018, 16:36
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We all suffer from THAT Alex! Spanjaard is a classic sufferer! I don't think I actually want kit manufacturers to make a perfect kit, I'm pretty sure they all enjoy what we do with their product.
20 April 2018, 21:47
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Alex I have found that I like the larger scale cars a lot more then the smaller because the mods for detailing. It looks like you do as well! Keep up the good work!
19 May 2018, 13:49
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The body work detail looks fantastic, Alexander! Its like a bodyshop in minature!
19 May 2018, 14:28
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Appreciated, guys!
Timothy, this is why i HATE building large scale cars😄 It just goes on and on forever and no matter how many details you add, you feel like you could have done a little more here and there. Joking of course, but that's the downside of large scale, it is VERY time consuming.
19 May 2018, 14:50
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simple solution... out of the box build. but you know you would not do that (and neither do I 😛 ). amazing result. that flocking is simply perfect. pity about the broken corner, but it will be easy fix for you
21 May 2018, 20:29
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Fantastic fix on that broken corner. Can't even tell there was ever a problem.
16 June 2018, 22:45
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great job on that fix. and those floor mats are simply out of this world Alexander
16 June 2018, 23:08
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Oh don't exaggerate Spanjaard 😄, it wasn't even my idea. I found a great tutorial online and followed it. Btw forgot to post the link:
italianhorses.net/Tu../Floormats/fmats.htm
16 June 2018, 23:16
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thanks for sharing. and i say again, it looks truly amazing. better than the tutorial actually😉
16 June 2018, 23:20
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Dedication to the almost impossible. !
What an inspirational build. 🙂 👍
Make a modeller want to scream when we have to correct the factory screw up's. 🙁
I loved every step and image. 👍
Thanks for posting them. 🙂
8 August 2018, 16:34
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Great work on this model Alexander, A vast improvement over the kit details in fact it looks real. If you photograph it in the right background it will be hard to tell. But for me i always thought the Countach looked like a home made kit car and not a expensive sports car like other classic cars it just screams of fiberglass! Not a classic with "curves" like the Ford GT-40 or the Lamborghini Miura
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8 August 2018, 18:04
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My pleasure, Kerry!
Glenn, you always hear divided opinions about the Countach, some hate this car some love it. For me it's part of my childhood, especially after endlessly watching the "Cannonball Run" movies i fell in love with it. I think it is beautiful in it's own way. But certainly not comparable to "classic" beauties, like my favourites, the Ferrari 250 GTO and also the GT40, probably the most beautiful car ever made imho, got the Trumpeter 1:12 kit laying around as well!
Cheers!
8 August 2018, 19:18
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In 1964, I was the proud owner of a 'COX' Ford GT40 slot car, the first ever .model. of the Le Mans winner, and I was the envy of all in that place. Still, the sexiest car on the race track, ever.
8 August 2018, 19:23
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It's not my domain (i build planes) But it's a very impressive work!
8 August 2018, 19:42
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Fascinated by the flocking uses Alex, the floor mats just left me shaking my head wondering how much there is to learn.
Oh, and Kerry is very, ummm, experienced? Done a lot of miles, so to speak. 🙂
Get well soon Kezza!
8 August 2018, 20:58
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1964. I was -6.
But still love the Countach since my childhood. Sweet seatbelts you've crafted there.
8 August 2018, 22:28
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Thanks for the kind comments, guys. It is really motivating! You won't believe it but I planned to build this thing OOB at first!! Just following the instructions, a good old relaxed build but some parts you just cannot leave how they are so i started to apply some small changes and improvements until it got out of control😄
Hold your horses Timothy, the hardest part of the build is yet to come, the paintjob! It will determine if this is going to be a "masterpiece" or not. The chassis is alsmost finished, so i can't hide myself from this ordeal any longer! 😄
9 August 2018, 16:26
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I can believe it. You can't leave anything imperfect can you? Never mind, your OCD, our enjoyment!
9 August 2018, 21:17
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wow good find with that satin stuff... the seatbelts look simply.... like the rest of this build, more real than real itself 🙂
9 August 2018, 21:25
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Oh Peter, fortunately the OCD did not hit too hard yet, there are plenty of imperfections there, believe me!
10 August 2018, 10:38
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Skilled, creative, inventive and modest too! Your eye is keener than mine Alex!
10 August 2018, 10:58
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Alex we have faith in you! you can be so modest as Peter pointed out!
10 August 2018, 19:53
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Great job Alex. This is what I like, a lot of changes and improvements even if many of them will not be visible when the assembling ends.
10 September 2018, 22:17
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seem to have missed this beauty, but boy what a project... looking very good though. Those 1/12 cars are a bit larger then expected I must admit, recently bought a GT-40, hope it will end up half as nice as this one...
11 September 2018, 08:43
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Thanky you both Maurizio and Bart!
"This is what I like, a lot of changes and improvements even if many of them will not be visible when the assembling ends." But you know they are there and it calms your soul and conscience😄
Bart, I have the Trumpy GT-40 too in my stash plus the superdetailing kit by KA models. Probably will have to go on a sabbatical before even thinking of starting it*sigh*
11 September 2018, 11:09
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That KA-models superdetail I have too... sometimes I'm just looking where the parts need to go, and building things in my head. Found some nice referencedrawings here: cushmancompetition.com/GT40.htm
11 September 2018, 11:27
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Wow, that is some fantastic reference! Actually found something similar for my Countach
eurospares.co.uk/par..i/countach-lp400/all
You'll find there many other car models too
11 September 2018, 11:31
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nice, thx, maybe we should do like Rui S., and make a topic about these or add them to a topic ... or at least save a copy of these in case these are removed from the site.
11 September 2018, 11:34
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"But you know they are there and it calms your soul and conscience " yes, this is what I mean...
11 September 2018, 20:25
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the only bad part of this build will be that it will be over eventually..... and i am enjoying following each step of it.... i do not know what category this wonder should fall into.... work of art, master piece, award winning, museum quality..... once for sure is not, is OOB!!! 😄 😄
and even if some details are not to ever be seen, well, you know they are. and thanks to SCM, we also do 🙂
12 September 2018, 23:38
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Spanjaard, now you are embarassing me😄 "not OOB" i agree with, the rest is definitely debatable😄
13 September 2018, 08:49
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Let me be the adjudicator here. I'll just review the pictures first. Hmmm, masterpiece, hmmm, award winning, hmmm, museum quality? Sorry Alex, you are in for a debate!
13 September 2018, 11:24
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What a great project 👍 Cars are not really my topic, even if I showed here the build of two Ford-T. But your careful build (and patient sanding) is simply fantastic!
13 September 2018, 20:53
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Thanks Gordon, honestly i am relieved the paintjob turned out well but it also robbed a LOT of time. Now i finally can say i am on the finishing line with this thing!
17 October 2018, 16:51
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Alex, I am on a fast road to glory! Well, I've been taking airbrush lessons and one day, if I live to 200, I will achieve ordinary status with an airbrush! I am hoping to get on the same website as the extraordinary Alex G!
18 October 2018, 08:00
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"I am hoping to get on the same website as the extraordinary Alex G"
we are on the same website, Peter😎
"too late to buy shares in tape, but it looks excellent..."
😄 Luckily i had some reserves, i promise the tape prices remain stable
19 October 2018, 04:57
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Wow! Somehow I missed this one...
Stunnning work on the model and building report, great to read and watch.
This is going to be a true masterpiece! 👍👍👍
19 October 2018, 07:08
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... adds door seal idea to mental stash of cool ideas collected from this build...
19 October 2018, 23:04
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Thanks mates!
Spanjaard, Brad: If you sink in into such a project, and this is i can say now the biggest one in my modeling "career" the ideas emerge by themselves while you progress. I am glad to share them with you guys!
20 October 2018, 10:16
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For a moment I thought you went a bit overboard on this build. On the thumbnail on my phone it looked like you made a cassette tape for the stereo. Turned out it was 'just' an improved headlight.
Inspiring this build 👍
25 October 2018, 06:35
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well, after doing the key hole, i would not be surprised you make and stereo with tapes😉
25 October 2018, 20:46
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I don't care much for car models, but this was awesome! 🙂 I will re-read this and pick up some tips for polishing the paint with a dremel like tool.
26 October 2018, 19:23
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You are welcome, Treehugger. This method works great, especially for paint but also for clear parts, canopies etc. Thanks Bart, Lee and Spanjaard 👍
26 October 2018, 19:40
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What kind of oven cleaning spray did you use to remove the chrome from the plastic rims?
27 October 2018, 10:39
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It comes in a Spray can, acquired at my local Supermarket. It foams up when you apply it.
27 October 2018, 10:47
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Well you don't need a chemist license for it, it is sold openly in a supermarket so i wouldn't worry. On the other hand i would not use it as a substitute for whipped cream either...
27 October 2018, 21:54
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KC tells me brake fluid works too! I have used Mr Muscle before but I might give the bf a go. Thanks for all the detail in the explanations Alex, I'm learning heaps every time you post something!
28 October 2018, 01:50
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Brake fluid would probably work too for stripping chrome, at least it does work for stripping paint. It is rather aggressive and messy though and it definitely does corrode the plastic if you soak it for too long. I also wouldn't play around with it inside or without gloves in contrary to the oven cleaner.
28 October 2018, 09:47
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This stuff works great, too and is a heck of a lot safer. Still wouldn't drink it or anything but it's not near as harsh as brake fluid or oven cleaner and it's biodegradable. I just used it the other day to strip a car body that was painted about 3 years ago. Overnight it was clean as new. superclean.com/products/
28 October 2018, 12:46
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sounds a lot better than using Dettol... i used it once to stripe a model of 20+ year old humbrol ennamel... it did remove most of it.... but stinks!!! and you certainly need to use gloves if you want to keep your fingers 😛
28 October 2018, 21:29
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Bleach works fine for menfor removing chrome. Also smells like ****
I just love this build, every single picture shows a work of beauty.
28 October 2018, 22:10
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I agree with Mike on using Super Clean. It de-chromes super fast and is easy to handle.
30 October 2018, 15:44
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Alex, thank you for sharing your work. It's absolutely stunning! Makes my day to see such excellence.
30 October 2018, 15:59
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Thank You Tom, Martin and all the others which are with me on this project since the beginning 👍 It is indeed a big motivation for me to see you guys taking so much pleasure in it. I have grown myself with this project and pushed my own boundaries and i don't think it would have become what it is now. I am glad i decided to do a WIP on this one and i am more glad to say, the project is as it happens on the finishing line!
Considering the Super Clean, i don't think we have this particular brand in our country but i am positive there are similar products to this one. So far the 1,59€ oven cleaner is working fine for me but it is good to know some alternative methods, thank You all for your contributions 👍
30 October 2018, 18:31
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Alex, thanks for the WIP decision. As is obvious we are all enthralled with the process and creativity as well as your skills. Well, we are jealous of the skills but are happy to learn what we can as you go. Thanks again for sharing, your mother taught you well!
30 October 2018, 21:25
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thanks for the WIP indeed. this is a really great project to follow. lots to learn and sit in awe of the beauty you are creating 🙂
31 October 2018, 07:26
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All right mates, the project is progressing rapidly atm, i am on vacation this week. I almost cannot keep up uploading pictures 😄 enjoy
31 October 2018, 11:32
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wow.....just tok my time going through all the pics...what an epic project...like it a lot (can you please tell me the exact name of the transfer glue you use? I'm wondering if it will work for canopies on 1:48 airplanes too)
31 October 2018, 16:06
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Hi Wim, i appreciate your approval! The product is called "467MP" by 3M. It might work for canopies although it could also be a little thick. I think one should just try!
31 October 2018, 16:18
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Mates, i am pleased to inform you that the model is finished as of 31.10.2018. My SCM WIP is always "lagging" behind a day or two because i am taking my time to sort out and pick the best pictures for you guys (I am making A LOT of them during my projects, only for the Countach one i am estimating 3000-4000). More and final pictures following in the next days!
cheers, Alex
31 October 2018, 21:54
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Applause, applause, applause 👍 👍 👍.. Epic, wonderful, pure Honey what else could i say??
Ok, Fantastic Job Alex! Congrats to this Gem...
31 October 2018, 22:04
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and absolute wonder of a model... simply stunning the love and details (and work) that you have put in this baby. it is one of my favorite builds in SCM, so far. congrats and my utmost respect in flawless build. and it was going to just be OOB 😛
Those dampers are simply fantastic by the way!
31 October 2018, 22:29
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Congratulations, Alex. I've been building automotive subjects off and on for about 45 years now and this is one of the most incredible builds I have seen. You took an aged kit and turned it into a museum quality masterpiece! It was a pleasure to watch it come to life and I can't wait to see what's next! 🙂
1 November 2018, 01:45
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Guys, hold your horses the WIP is not finished yet 😄😄.
I appreciate all Your kind comments. Spanjaard, Mike, this build is far from "flawless" or "masterpiece" There is much i am happy with, e.g. the paint, some things i would have done differently in hindsight. I should have fittet the body parts better before painting, now i am having a hard time to make them look decent when closed and not having immense gaps. There was much, MUCH more room for improvement in this kit, believe me. But i wanted to finish in this decade eventually and there are so many more fantastic kits to build! What's next? I't won't be a car that's for sure😄
1 November 2018, 10:27
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Guys, I finally dumped the last pictures. Thank You all for Your support! It was a long project, but now it's finally finished. To be correct, the kit is finished, for the final photoshoot i have a few additional ideas. All the luggage space shouldn't remain empty! Take care and have a nice weekend!
cheers
Alex
3 November 2018, 10:13
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really curious to see what you place in the trunk now!. this is as Björn said, epic build. one of my all time favourites in SCM, and no, i am not flattering you Alexander 🙂
3 November 2018, 21:42
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may i ask what exactly is the reference of the transfer glue you use, and where do you buy it?
3 November 2018, 21:50
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Thanks a lot mates! Spanjaard, the product is called "467MP" and is made by 3M. I obtained mine on eBay
4 November 2018, 10:41
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Lovely! I just realized that there is a pair of windows facing the rear just behind the doors. I did not think about them until now.
5 November 2018, 09:47
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Alex, I actually caught myself looking at car kits yesterday. You are responsible for that!!!
6 November 2018, 00:55
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Neither, more like a motor museum. scalemates.com/kits/1002868-..3-metal-master-cadillac-v-16
6 November 2018, 06:36
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Congratulation! This car (and what do you do with this kit) is absolutly beautiful, i love it! 👍
6 November 2018, 15:38
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Thanks Dave, Kerry, Thomas!
It's always good to explore new territories Pete!
7 November 2018, 08:59
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I have the Otaki radio controlled version of this kit.
I also made this one and the LP500 both Otaki in the eighties.
Myer in Adelaide were getting rid of them for twenty dollars.
I should have bought them all
26 November 2018, 18:35
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FAntastic Alex simply fantastic...! I can almost smell fragrance of citrus 🙂
26 November 2018, 19:06
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Thanks, mates!
wilky, I might build the LP500 too! At least now I now what to expect when building this kit 😄 oh and 20 dollars per piece, this is nuts....here in Europe you hardly find any below 200€
IIBSWAT, the mats were not my idea, I don't want to take credit for that. I found this technique online, the link is in the comment section somewhere.
27 November 2018, 05:54
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I have seen the prices on ebay for these kits and had I purchased them way back then I could be making a good profit now.
I can't remember where I bought or how much I paid for the RC one.
I have never seen an RC one for sale since
27 November 2018, 06:18
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Damn... it took me most of the day to go through all of this but it was amazing. Can you explain the transfer glue a little more? Did you roll it on the plastic where the window attaches?
Thanks and again, beautiful kit
7 January 2019, 03:23
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Hi M M, glad You liked it!
This transfer glue is basically double sided tape where the "sticky part" between the two layers of release paper is more "liquid" and glue like than in normal double sided tape. Just like with the latter you cut it in strips of your desired size and apply. E.g. for the windshield i cut it into strips, apply them on the windshield edges, pull off the release paper and install the windshield. I hope this helps
7 January 2019, 08:18
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hello. i do not like cars and lamborghinis especially, but boy oh boy was this build a pleasure to watch! all smooth and polished! beautiful
7 January 2019, 08:36
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"i do not like cars and lamborghinis especially" That is a truly shocking statement there, my friend😄
I am glad You liked it anyway!
7 January 2019, 08:54
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This is truly a masterpiece, and the build log is excellent! 👍 👍
12 January 2019, 11:16
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I don't know how many years this Doyusha kit was laying around, wasting place with its huge box, collecting dust. At last i decided to give it a shot and started this project already in December 2017. Well, the molds are from the 70ies, first released by Otaki and you could say the kit is qualitywise in his midlife crisis years, although it was probably far ahead of its time back then...