Dann Tier Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 11 hours ago, porschercr said: Dann, JPS is John Player Special. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Player_%26_Sons Thanks for the heads up, Bud!!...i remember now...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 10:18 PM, Dann Tier said: Thanks, Bud!!, whats JPS? Back when cigarette advertising was allotted, JPS was a fave of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Funkychiken said: Back when cigarette advertising was allotted, JPS was a fave of mine! VERY cool, bud!!....i remember now!.....thanks for sharing!!!....i think there was a Diablo as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Dann Tier said: VERY cool, bud!!....i remember now!.....thanks for sharing!!!....i think there was a Diablo as well... And a BMW 850i and a couple of others as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 40 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said: And a BMW 850i and a couple of others as well I NEED to find that kit!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 The SGS is nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Funkychiken said: The SGS is nice! It sure is!!....dont mind the Alpina version either, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) This bugger is about ready for paint as well!! -Photo 1; Time to open those intakes! I drilled them out first, then followed it up with a PE saw, and Olfa blade. The arrow shows where i filled in a part seam. i first used CA glue, then Tamiya filler later. -Photo 2; I dont really know why Aoshimas gas lid is a separate piece...i prefer them to be scribed in, but on this Fujimi kit, it had the WORST -almost invisible detail, so i had to re-scribe it. -Photo 3; The vents are successfully opened! -Photo 4; Since the engine glass is semi gloss black on this version, i decided to attach them to make fewer parts, and painting easier. -Photo 5; The arrows point to areas that still need the tiniest amount of filling. -Photo 6; All the interior bits ready for paint!...since i'm limo tinting the windows, i dont need to fill in the backs of the headrests, and i'm not sure if i'm going to eliminate the molded-in foot peddles....feeling a bit; "Whatever" about them this time, lol -Photo 7; Here are the rest of the undercarriage bits -all ready for paint as well!......as is in photo 8's exterior bits! Edited December 28, 2019 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Thanks for opening this thread with a detailed compare and contrast of the two kits. It will really help modelers contemplating an Avantedor. I had to do it the expensive way - buying both kits! Looking forward to watching your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 29 minutes ago, beeRS said: Thanks for opening this thread with a detailed compare and contrast of the two kits. It will really help modelers contemplating an Avantedor. I had to do it the expensive way - buying both kits! Looking forward to watching your build. You are more than welcome, bud!...thanks for following!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Where's the kitchen sink?? You've pretty much thrown everything else at this one Dann! Friggin' tearin' it up bro!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 23 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Where's the kitchen sink?? You've pretty much thrown everything else at this one Dann! Friggin' tearin' it up bro!! LOL, thanks, Bud!!...i couldnt afford it -blew my wad on the Lambo itself...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 On 1/3/2020 at 4:37 PM, Dann Tier said: LOL, thanks, Bud!!...i couldnt afford it -blew my wad on the Lambo itself...LOL LOL!!! You got any more on this one Dann? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 14 hours ago, mustang1989 said: LOL!!! You got any more on this one Dann? I will tomorrow, Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!...got a bit of an update here...If it hadnt been for a bad bottle of CA glue, i woulda had ALL the parts for this kit ready for paint. -Photo 1; If your gonna glue the side vent trim on before paint, then do it BEFORE you put the rockers on...its just easier. -Photo 2; I also decided to glue the bonnet vents on at this time. -Photo 3; Dont know why the tailights have locating pins...because of the distinct shape, and fit, they are unnecessary, as are the attachment loops on all the vents. They may actually cause fitment issues after the body is painted. I noticed the vents went in better when i removed the outside loops, but make sure to really sand down the outside edges of the vents, or you will NOT be able to seat them all the way at final assembly. -Photo 4; I cant stand the style of wheels that are on the actual Miura car, but it cant have just ordinary ones either, so i decided to tweak these a bit. The original Miura wheels had a TON of little details to them, so this simple addition will add more also, and keep to the well known Lambo look. NOTE: Before i forget again, This fujimi kit has another downfall when compared to Aoshimas....the rear wing is molded in....with Aoshima, its a separate part that can be also built with the wing up. Edited January 7, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Impressive work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 8:32 PM, porschercr said: Impressive work! Thanks, Bud!!...its gonna take a while to get the other wheels done, but i want to at least get them primered before midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!, ALL the bits to this kit will be painted today after i figure out something about the black space between the rear vents. I know its suppose to be reminiscant of the Miuras rear mesh, but why not take it a step further, and make it mesh also?!! The "real deal" photos show the look i will be going for...a lighter tan interior though. Most of these interiors are done crazy, but i'm not keen on that...i like simplicity the best. -Photo 1; In my mind, if i was gonna copy the original Miura, i wouldnt just have black paint connecting the rear vents, i would have MESH!...so i will! -Photo 2; To more closely resemble the original, i will also NOT be adding gold to the front fascia. -Photo 3&4; This is how i want my interior to look, but with a lighter beige. -Photo 5&6; Its always a better idea to make vent stencils BEFORE you paint the body....the less you need to handle it, the less chance of messing something up! Edited January 8, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) I did mine years ago, so I know it's not accurate, but it still looks better than what the kit offers. First I removed all the blank areas, then fitted "stuff" to improve the look. Since then I've purchased the Pocher Aventador, so now I've learned all about what's accurate and what isn't, still at our model club, there are no Lambo experts, (except Dave MacDonald), my 1/24th version went over well! Edited January 8, 2020 by dino246gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 3 hours ago, dino246gt said: I did mine years ago, so I know it's not accurate, but it still looks better than what the kit offers. First I removed all the blank areas, then fitted "stuff" to improve the look. Since then I've purchased the Pocher Aventador, so now I've learned all about what's accurate and what isn't, still at our model club, there are no Lambo experts, (except Dave MacDonald), my 1/24th version went over well! VERY nice job, bud!!!....i love this kit!!, its really fun so far!!!....sounds like you need to be the Lambo expert now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!....my mesh idea was a success! -Photo 1; After attaching mesh that was the closest i could find to match the vents, i proceeded to attach square styrene rod to the perimeter of it. I was lucky to have the pre-made size that matched the trim around the other vents. You can also see my starting points for gluing them on. Once these points of contact were dry, i moved along with the same technique. -Photo 2; Here i added the vertical bits...once fully dry, i sniped off the ends, and used CA glue to fill all the joints. -Photo 3; I think it looks more Miura than just painting the area....again, once dry, i will sand the joints to blend them all in. Edited January 10, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 This thing is gonna be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks alot fellows!!...much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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