mrm Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 This is an old Fujimi kit from their deal with Koenig Specials. They made quite few of his cars, but this is by far my favorite. I saw the real car at the Geneva Auto Salon in 1990 and it left me speechless. The one I saw was red with blue interior. I flipped the color combo, as one like this actually exist and it is in Japan I believe. The model is not very detailed and some of the pieces are pain to make fit seamlessly, but I think it turned out nice. The model is box stock other than the aftermarket belts and flocking on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nice! That color scheme is eye-catching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thank you Bruce. The color is actually cheap nail polish. The engine and interior are Tamiya Italian red and the roll cage is plain white, for which I just cleaned up the mold lines and cleared the kit's plastic. It is molded all in white. I am working on the Porsche 928 equivalent from the same series. My kid already picked a red nailpolish for it. LOL. People sometimes give me strange looks when I look at length at the nail polish department in the store and sometimes try a color on my thumb nail. Especially when I'm by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 That color scheme is eye-catching. I think that everything about a 1000hp twin turbo Ferrari Testarossa with a wide body is eye catching. No matter what color it is painted. Willy Koenig made quite few of these monsters. Most known examples ended in Japan somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Very nice looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Beautiful model and color. I really like it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thank you guys. I would like to put together all the Koenigs, or at least the famous ones. The 928 I am working now and it should be done within a week. I had the convertible testarossa, but it got destroyed in my house ordeal, so I'll have to get a new one. Then there is a Porsche 911 and a Mercedes Benz SL500. That's what is made in 1:24 that I know of. The Ferrari 512BBi is only in 1:16 and so is the Lamborghini Countach. The one I want the most, no one ever made into a model i any scale from any material - the BMW 850. That thing had a monster twin turbo V12. The Sultan of Brunei had at least one, which last I knew was for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Really love your color combo and the build is clean too! Great job!! I totally ruined one of these kits when I was young and impatient......glad to see it built crisp and clean. Oh and BTW, I frequent the nail polish aisle from time to time so I know exactly what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captjeffro26 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I remember seeing this car in a magazine. You really did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willciviceg5 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The Countach also comes in 1:24 Fujimi Enthusiast Model, very detailed kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Very nice build Michael. looks great! They built a convertible version of that modiied Testarossa also, quite a radical machine! Edited April 27, 2014 by Jeremy Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I thought the color combo should crash but it just looks better the more i look on it,very nice model. That Countach engine would look nice in a Honda City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Beautiful car and stunning color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thank you guys. William, this is good to know. I had no idea the Koenig Countach was available in 1:24. And fully detailed, non the less. I definitely need to find me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Beautiful work!! I built the SL... Edited April 30, 2014 by Tonioseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thank you guys. Antonio, this is a nice Benz. I was thinking if that body would fit over the Tamiya chassis and interior. Then I could make a fully detailed one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure but I'm willing to bet it can be done without a lot of fuss. And thank you for the kind words. Edited April 30, 2014 by Tonioseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I've got the roadster version,partially completed.I haven't decided on a paint scheme yet but it's not staying white.I'm leaning toward a darker color to try to minimize the bulky appearance of the car.But I may go bright in color,ala the Miami Vice era of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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