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Engine work progresses. Going really slow because I will need all the room I can make when it comes to hooking up the accessories and intake. Speaking of intake, custom ribbing and adjusted intakes are evident.

Brakes came in the other day and man they look sweet! Got the ride height set already. By flipping the rotors backwards I can easily mount them and the rims on the axles. Also working on subframe connectors.

Really nice job! This kit is a bit of a challenge to build, harder than the Fujimi I just finished. But, if you take your time, it comes out nice.

Okay, fine! Lambo wheels it shall be! I had this set of wheels from the Aoshima Huracan, hoping someday to use them on something. Yielding to pressure, I searched and found low-profile tires that fit them. Didn't know I had 'em, dunno where they came from. But, this will be rolling stock for this project. Now to dig up some good brakes.

My new motto is, "Where there's a drill, there's a way!" Sit and look at your project long enough, the modification will reveal itself. So now this 1970 1/2 Camaro has T top roof. Just a little more sanding and fine tuning and this mod will be done.

As I have several Lamborghini's on my shelf, and spare rims lying around. I tested these options and none of them look as good as a set of Corvette rims I have. Going with that for now.

VERY nice work, David. Lots of challenges to getting this model together and looking decent and you got 'er done!

Wheel and tire choices... So many and yet not sure if anything speaks to me. One pic here shows 5 slot mag wheel on front and American racing rims on the back. Both strong possibilities for the classic look. But, with a Lambo V12, maybe not so classic would be better? I am leaning toward the second one, late generation Corvette one, will show off disk brakes nicely. Then some other choices below.

Door issue is fixed. I used a brass rod, bent into a long curve so it goes almost all the way across under the dashboard. Then a 90 degree bend pointing straight up. The door slides on and looks closer to the correct prototype position. I can just slide it all apart to close the door. Done!

The build. And thanks all for the comments!

Overall a good build. I do not like the options in the door mount, drivers side broke just before picture time. I'm going to figure out a metal mount for it. Passenger door is mounted closed.

Oh yea, note the third brake light. Drawn with a Molotow chrome pen followed by Tamiya clear red.

Final Assembly had begun! Not sure if I will get it all together tonight, but everything is coming together. The photoetch grills were nail-biters. Trying to get enough super glue on to hold but not fill in the grill openings has always been the challenge. But they look so effin nice when installed. I opted to not paint them as it gives a little more to look at. I think this will be my final WIP post. In a few days she jumps over to Under Glass. I'm thinking the name should be "The Great Pumpkin".

Details, details, details. Been working on business so the bench has been quiet. But, I did get some work done today. Wiper arms, added seat belt straps, work on the taillights (Who does solid color taillights these days?!?! Come on Fujimi!) and even added a little air freshener so she smells nice after sitting for a few days.

I posted the first test fit in Mockups. Since the Aventador is awaiting a few items, I've started on my next project. This is the AMT 1970 Z28 but she's gonna have a Lamborghini V12 stuff in the engine bay. I also will be going slightly more custom, Corvette IRS, shaved marker lights and integrated bumpers. I haven't settled on wheel/tire combo just yet.

Your work is actually making my custom Cord look easy! Nice work on everything!

Interior is mostly complete. I need to do the roof/windshield insert. A trick I've used forever is to fill in instruments with white glue, my preferred is the Testors brand. After it dries it makes any instrument look like it's behind glass. Check the gauge on this dash. The center console glue is still drying.

First a bit of failure, then the fix. I wanted to use flat blue to simulate the alcantara, but it did not go on well. So, I switched to metallic gloss and it came out better. Not exactly what I want, but it'll still look cool and break out of the 'safe' color choice routine I've been in.

Had some fun making video, shows the shine of the paint better than a pic. Enjoy! 20250420_221440.mp4

It looks like the color coat was too thick. But also, why are you using dish soap between primer and color? I'm not sure that's a good idea. I only use water to clean after sanding primer. And it needs to dry overnight after washing.

Yea, the door "operation" on this kit is sketch as best. With it being open-top, having the doors closed will not block any view of the interior. The body will go over the chassis when ready for final assembly, just have to go slow and easy.

Oh what a nice sunny afternoon in Austin, TX! I painted the color on my Aventador a little while ago, and before sticking it in the food dryer, I stepped out on the patio to take a couple pics. Attached are the results. I did decided to add just a pinch of white pearl, proportionally a lot less than my test the other day. I am glad I did. It just makes it sparkle a little more. I will let this sit for a week after an overnight run in the dryer, then a coat of clear, another week, then polishing. Interior cream color is drying and in a couple days I'll feel comfy masking and doing the Royal Blue.

Hmm, so a Lamborghini v12 wil fit in the engine bay of a 1970 Camaro... When the Aventador is done, this will be my next project. I will have to figure out better wheels/tires, these look way too small. Some work on the intake to make it look more interesting is needed. And of course, the exhaust system will be a challenge. I was even thinking of a pearl pink color.

The AMT is HORRIBLE. Warps and flash are part numbers on that kit. It takes a lot of work to build a good model out of it. But, I have faith that Landman can make it happen.