Dann Tier Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Hey, everyone!, i pray you are all doing well!, I havent posted in a looong time, but i still have been puttering away once in a while. I kinda got lost with what...how...when i did things, but heres where its at now... -Photo 1; Everything is all lined up, scribed, and ready for the color/finishing stages. -Photo 2; All signs of the pariscope are now gone. -Photo 3; One detail that never gets shown on any Countach kits is where the rear quarter panels end, which are the vertical lines that i scribed on either side of where the exhaust heat shield attaches -sorry, i shoulda used my pointer. -Photo 4; Everything just loosely fit into place. -Photo 5; The "factoryish" bonnet hinges looks, and works more believably. I still need to figure how i want to make the brake vents on the chin spoiler. This is suppose to be a mix of the actual twin turbo car, and a bit of my own custom work, so i havent decided yet. Edited August 19, 2023 by Dann Tier 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 He's back.....can't wait to see this puppy finished. We've waited a l-o-n-g time...eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 WOW! It looks fantastic, oh man I should get back to mine, stalled on making the doors work properly. Hey did you thin any body panels? Yours looks so excellent now, what colour will it be? I'm planning a blue, like Ford engine blue for mine, partly because the kit glass is blue tinted from new, old Otaki LP400. Tamiya TS-44 I love what you've done, Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, Rich Chernosky said: He's back.....can't wait to see this puppy finished. We've waited a l-o-n-g time...eh! Thanks, Rich!, i'm glad you are still interested. I'm about to post even more within a few minutes....thanks for following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, dino246gt said: WOW! It looks fantastic, oh man I should get back to mine, stalled on making the doors work properly. Hey did you thin any body panels? Yours looks so excellent now, what colour will it be? I'm planning a blue, like Ford engine blue for mine, partly because the kit glass is blue tinted from new, old Otaki LP400. Tamiya TS-44 I love what you've done, Ciao! Hey, Dennis!, thanks! I would love to see more of yours as well!! I will show how i decided to hinge my doors, and other bits. I thinned some, and thickened some of the body panels...i will try to remember which. Since I too have blue plastic for all the clear parts in my kit, which to me, gave me a couple choices; 1)replace ALL the glass with clear styrene, or choose a color that wont intensify the blue, and kill the realism. I'm choosing a mid to dark charcoal gray metallic color for my body. That along with the dark gray interior lightens the effect of the blue plastic on everything. So all the windows will remain kit supplied, but backup, fog, headlamps, turn signal covers, and all such, will be SB, or kit bashed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Dann Tier said: Hey, Dennis!, thanks! I would love to see more of yours as well!! I will show how i decided to hinge my doors, and other bits. I thinned some, and thickened some of the body panels...i will try to remember which. Since I too have blue plastic for all the clear parts in my kit, which to me, gave me a couple choices; 1)replace ALL the glass with clear styrene, or choose a color that wont intensify the blue, and kill the realism. I'm choosing a mid to dark charcoal gray metallic color for my body. That along with the dark gray interior lightens the effect of the blue plastic on everything. So all the windows will remain kit supplied, but backup, fog, headlamps, turn signal covers, and all such, will be SB, or kit bashed. Yeah that blue glass is weird. I'll also only use the "glass" in blue, no lenses. I've done my interior in cream and black and it looks good through blue windshield, but I think the bright blue body will help disguise the blue glass. I was in a silent auction for a mint unbuilt one with clear glass in perfect box and I was high bid but a young guy really wanted it so I let him outbid me by one dollar. It was almost still sealed! Which is a thrill, but I would've started working on it immediately, at least a tiny bit. It's such a beautiful kit isn't it. Of course making improvements as we go is all part of the fun too, so I overlook kit shortcomings . Okay, I'm running late for dinner! Ciao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Wow! Other level & beautiful, as always. Good to see this one's still ticking over 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) I found some creative ways to make more realistic, "factoryish" hinges... -Photo 1; Square styrene tubing is the "ish" part of the factory hinges. After alot of trial, error, and staring, i figured out that a complex movement hinge would allow it to have the most important aspect of a build -realism. After all, you dont display it with a motor having it open, and shut till its shut off. In the end, when i display this car, it will look the most realistic closed, or shut. As you can see, i also replicated the actual hole for the door strut to attach to. -Photo 2; The only bit thats not factory, is the dimple just above the strut opening. This dimple is a fixed point for the strut to fit, to hold the door open...since the door will be removeable. -Photo 3; I needed to build up the door jam area in order to make a proper look for the door pin. It still needs a little filler to get rid of that scratch. -Photo 4; Top...i needed to take the jam higher, then create a tiny hump for the door catch to attach to. Lower...I had to slightly widen the hole for the hood/boot latch assembly. -Photo 5; Heres a back side view of the hinge work/door jam. There is still plenty of room for an inner fender well, which is oddly never included in the front. -Photo 6; This bit will slide in, and out. in when closed, and slightly out just to clear the fender without chipping paint, or having an out of scale gap, or non-factory looking hinges. -Photo 7; This strut is waaaay more to scale. -Photo 8; Lets just call it the hinge slide at this point. As you can see, its notched square tube, with round tube, and plastick pin....hinges dont have to be metal. -Photo 9-11; As you can see, it works great. The slide hinge is purposely floppy in there to allow for paint thickness, and if needed later, i will add a tightening spacer into the receiving tube. This is as factory a look as i could come up with. Edited August 20, 2023 by Dann Tier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Pete75 said: Wow! Other level & beautiful, as always. Good to see this one's still ticking over 👍 Thanks, Peter!...i'm still posting more as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 hours ago, dino246gt said: Yeah that blue glass is weird. I'll also only use the "glass" in blue, no lenses. I've done my interior in cream and black and it looks good through blue windshield, but I think the bright blue body will help disguise the blue glass. I was in a silent auction for a mint unbuilt one with clear glass in perfect box and I was high bid but a young guy really wanted it so I let him outbid me by one dollar. It was almost still sealed! Which is a thrill, but I would've started working on it immediately, at least a tiny bit. It's such a beautiful kit isn't it. Of course making improvements as we go is all part of the fun too, so I overlook kit shortcomings . Okay, I'm running late for dinner! Ciao. Quite often auto glass back then -Countach's included, had a slight blue tint....not as much as these plastic parts though, lol. That was very nice of you for sure, especially considering that these usually go for $600+ lately. You are right though, even with its short comings, it builds up beautifully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 This next bit will probably upset, or make people as why, but lately with kits that have opening doors, i've been gluing the passenger doors closed. To me, all the interesting bits to look at are on the drivers side anyway. Plus, theres one less floppy bit to watch out for when handling. -One fixed, and three loose pins hold the door in securely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) In order to get to my next step, i needed to thicken the openings of the bonnet, hood, and boot openings. Simple square stock did this -Photo 1; Added square styrene strip, and notice the hole for the boot hinge. -Photo 2; Thickened bonnet walls...notched to still fit the interior tub. -Photo 3; I dont really fancy messin about with installing a windscreen that needs to be set the first time edge to edge, so i added a realistic lip to make things waaay easier...plus its adding more realism anyway. -Photo 4; I've noticed that not all Countach's have these spots for adjustable bump stops, but i wanted mine to have them for more visual interest. Edited August 20, 2023 by Dann Tier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) Better hood, and boot hinges. -Photo 1; As well as the hinges, you can see the square rod used around the openings, and the strut mount for the hood. -Photo 2; Again, round tubing, and rod used for my hinges. The hole in the hood is an antenna relocation point for a shorter, new tech version. Edited August 20, 2023 by Dann Tier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) More boot, and bonnet work...a bit factory...a bit Dannimal. -Photo 1; These two bits make up a more realistic boot space. -Photo 2; My new bits attached to the original kits boot floor. -Photo 3-6; A perfect fitting replacement. -Photo 7; Tubing work to finish up the front framing work. The two holes up front are receivers for the bonnet hinges. Edited August 20, 2023 by Dann Tier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) I've been waiting a while for this detail! Weather stripping made with thin sheet styrene, and rod. -Photo 2; Strut bracket attached to the bottom side. -Photo 3; This is a notch for the door catch. -Photo 4; The hood, and boot strut brackets are also attached to the bottom here. -Photo 5; This area of the weather stripping on both sides was notched out to give movement room for the boot hinges. -Photo 6; Just a view of the contact, and placement spots. Edited August 20, 2023 by Dann Tier 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Great stuff Dann. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 WOW! As much as I am in awe of this work, I just might leave mine in the box! I do appreciate all the details and explanations, for when I get back to mine, I'll try to do half of what you've done, maybe a third! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 This has the makings of being very impressive finished model. 1/12th is a nice scale to work in. What colour have you in mind to finish it in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Nice to see you back it! The progress and detail looks excellent as always. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Glad to see you back. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this and your other projects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Wow Dan! Just, WOW... Impressive workmanship 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Thank you very much everyone!, its great to be back!....thank you all for still following along!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Fantastic craftsmanship Dann. The Countach has come a long way. Your attention to detail for all the opening panels really adds to the model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Good LORD man!!! You've been busy on this one recently...that's for DANG sure!! Great to see you back Dann as you've been missed buddy!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro69 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Great scratchbuilding skills Dann. I always wish I would be that talented. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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