Dann Tier Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hey everyone!, this is gonna be my first ever large scale build......and my last. A friend of mine gave me this kit, and I said that I don't normally do large scale, but if I did, it would be a Countach, so here I am! I say "upgrade", because EVERYBODY builds this kit as the kit specifies...….NOT me, I will be turning it into a later model 500s, while getting inspiration from the lesser-known Twin Turbo prototype, so there will be a TON of scratchbuilding involved! -thanks for checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Anybody who knows me, knows that I rarely follow the instructions, so I've decided to start with the interior. After rounding-off all the edges that were too sharp, I used a white colored pencil to mark where I needed to scribe the stitching seam-lines. Lamborghinis back then were hand made, so I didn't scribe perfectly straight lines, and some plastic "sagging" was left to help create realism. I opened up the shifter hole, so that it could move through the gate better. I will be scratchbuilding new seatbelt tie-downs, interior light, newer e-brake, better center counsel knobs, firewall trim that goes behind the headrests, and whatever else pops into my head as I go along. After painting over the speaker grilles with flat white, I drilled-out the holes. There were too many holes compared to my reference photo, so I drilled-out every other hole, and it looks great! To make it easier to fill, and sand the joint-seam on both sides of the guage enclosure, I first cut out the gauges, then glued, and sanded the two dash halves. I sanded off the stereo since i'm going to scratchbuild a newer one, and I cut the seatbelt slots where they retract to. Lastly, I stripped ALL the chrome parts.....especially that CRAPPY gold stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I started one of those but the LP400 early version. Made a bunch of parts, it's so much fun in this 1/12th scale, I'll be watching this with great interest! Here's what I made to go between the seats and over the shoulders for seat belts, hope you don't mind me showing these on your post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 16 hours ago, dino246gt said: I started one of those but the LP400 early version. Made a bunch of parts, it's so much fun in this 1/12th scale, I'll be watching this with great interest! Here's what I made to go between the seats and over the shoulders for seat belts, hope you don't mind me showing these on your post? Thanks, Dennis!, Nice scratchbuilding!!, I don't mind you sharing here, I hope you start building yours again, and posting it here...….we can compare notes...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 A little update here; changing the wheels.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Actually got some more done on this! -Photo 1; To level the seats, I had to make brackets, which in turn, also helped provide a better glue point. Next step, will be making the slides, and adjustment levers. -Photo 2; Notice the now level seats. -Photo 3; I scratchbuilt the ignition switch, but like everything i'm posting today, it too needs to be kleaned up...….also shortened. -Photo 4; I fixed the peddles by moving the brake one slightly to the left, and then attaching the gas peddle the way it shoulda been done in the first place. I used Super glue to fill-in the sink holes. -Photo 5; I cut off those fake-looking knobs, and drilled locating dimples for when I make better knobs. -Photo 6; I thought it was a good idea to assemble the firewall and rear frame work, since even at this scale, the lower frame IS very fragile. However, I couldn't glue the vey end yet, due to the fact that the control arms still need to be sandwiched between those frame halves first......so I taped them, -Photo 7; I had almost forgot to etch-in the seam that separates the inner door panel from the door frame itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Today, I started to convert the old model door panels, to the newer ones...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Had to add some styrene to change the shape of the opening on the door pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Got a few more things done today; seat brackets, adjustment levers ,and the shoulder tie-down loops for the seat belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hi!, another update here; it took me longer, and more parts than I thought to make my seat buckles....two hours to be exact, but here they are in the rough....the little piece laying next to it is the release button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Great job Dann! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 2 hours ago, jchrisf said: Great job Dann! Thanks, Chris!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 I finished the seatbelt hardware, and moved on to a factory E-brake, instead of using that weird looking black one that came in the kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Here is my inspiration for the engine!, its a one of a kind, original factory prototype......the Twin Turbo Countach!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Maybe I should make it this kolor!!…... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 …...or maybe this kolor……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 this will be the kolor of the interior I think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Almost done with the inner door panels!.....only needs a couple of details, and a klean-up!.....here you can see I filled in a few things, and finally etched the padding seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Dann, this is very impressive. The reason I don't do large scale is because (IMHO) it takes a boat load of detail to keep it from looking like a Barbie car. Obviously, you are of the same mind. The boatload is on it's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 WOW, Dann, you're really going all out, I love it! Haven't touched mine for months, but when I get back to it, I'll be copying some of your stuff, if you don't mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Jantrix said: Dann, this is very impressive. The reason I don't do large scale is because (IMHO) it takes a boat load of detail to keep it from looking like a Barbie car. Obviously, you are of the same mind. The boatload is on it's way. Thanks, Rob!, you're right, also, I like waaaaaay too many other cars, there'd be NO PLACE to display them all, not to mention a small fortune on display cases would take away from money for more kits, and supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, dino246gt said: WOW, Dann, you're really going all out, I love it! Haven't touched mine for months, but when I get back to it, I'll be copying some of your stuff, if you don't mind! Thanks, Dennis!, copy away! I figure if this is my favorite car, and its the ONLY time I will build in this scale, I might as well go mental over it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Nice work. Great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 14 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Nice work. Great start. Thanks, Bob!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Wow. I've been blown away by all of your builds. This will be more of the same! Picture a twin turbo Countach. The standard car wasn't exactly known for being reliable. Imagine what adding turbos would do. Maybe you should scratchbuild a tow truck to go with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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