Dann Tier Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 When the new Countach first came out, i had several friends ask me what i thought of it, since the Countach is my most favorite car ever. I was excited...until i saw it, then i got sick. I dont even know where to begin. With it being arguably the most iconic super car, wouldnt you think that it deserves its own new identity? Lamborghini did what most domestic car companies do...use a platform for multiple "different" cars. I just want to start off saying that i love the Aventadors, but this new Countach is nothing more than yet another version of the Aventador -how lazy, and boring. Not only is it a rubbish attempt at a Countach, it does the Aventador a huge disrespect. It takes more than a few body tweaks, bucket seat padding, and a nme plate to make a proper Countach....so its got some EV -big deal. There are a few concepts out there that would have been better, but mine will still be different, and will make the fans of the original prototype, pariscope, and useless wing/fender flares lovers ALL happy. This car will be made from all the latest technologies to compete with top Hyper cars. It will have a Lamborghini 7 liter V-12 with quad turbos, active aero front, and back, and you wont have to sit on the sill to back it up...in fact, all the horrible rear view issues will be fixed with the use of cameras. It will also have an 8 speed tranny, and AWD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Sweet! You know i will be following! your builds are always inspiering and interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Looking forward to seeing what you come up with my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I have my ticket, got it punched, I'm climbing aboard and strapping in! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Oh yeah, this will be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Can't wait to see this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I will be following this but, don't think I forgot about the Pantera ! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Still have the poster on the wall..I'm definitely interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Yeppers.....I'll be in on this one. Been a while since I've sat in on a build of yours but I've got a front seat now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I’m not into supercars, but your scratch building talents have me in awe…so I will follow along!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harti20 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Count me in too Looking forward to see this project develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper57 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 With your skills this will be AWESOME ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 I am truely appreciative for all of your comments, and for following!!! thank you!!! -God bless!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 Just a bit more banging on here before i post what i have so far. To me, if you dont know which car its suppose to be right from the off....you messed up. Here are some designs that show how to do a car justice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 If I may add my two cents, American car designers have totally abused the "new & improved" look for iconic nameplates. Ford should have recycled Galaxy for this one. Glad you are going to share this build, I know it will be amazing. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) I have three main inspiration...i will blend these three together.... #1...the original concept LP500. Most people like this purist form best, so my overall design will be very basic, and smooth as this. I will also use the small side glass idea, but in another way. There will be no fender flares, and i will incorporate a version of the rear hood, and periscope roof. There will be a switch on the dash that cancels all active aero, and keeps it in the LP500 look. #2...this is the LP400 stage. The only thing i'm utilizing from this version is the air boxes. There will be a second switch that keeps the air boxes in up position, while cancelling the rest of the active aero. #3...my favorite stage...the 85 QV 5000. In this mode, all the active aero (rear wing,and air boxes) will be fixed in the out position, but the front aero will engage when needed. NOTES: there will be no more trunk -its needed for more engine, and there will also be no more spare since it will have AWD. Edited December 16, 2021 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, 89AKurt said: If I may add my two cents, American car designers have totally abused the "new & improved" look for iconic nameplates. Ford should have recycled Galaxy for this one. Glad you are going to share this build, I know it will be amazing. ? LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Heres the model kit...... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) ....and heres what its looking like now.... Photo 1; Notice how the new bonnet opens. Where the turnsignals use to be are now active aero flaps like with a Pagani Huayra(Horacio himself worked on the development of the last countach -the 25Th Annv. Since the aero flaps could interfere with the headlamps behind them, i added headlamps to the nose as well. Looking at these photos, i found that not only am i blending three Countach's together, but i unintendedly linked many Lambos through the decades; a Diablo rear shape, Mercielago rear quarter vents, Aventador side markers, and front splitter that is like many newer Lambos. -Photo 2; Any Countach with a side vent in the design needs to have the iconic NACA duct, but how to make it a bit different? -why not half the duct?!!! Notice the Aventador style shape in front of the rear wheel well. -Photo 3; I kept the look of the original hood vents, but tweaked them a bit. The hood is raised up, and there is even less visibility than the original, but no worries...there will be a camera mounted up there in the periscope area. The exhaust guard was basically turned inside-out, and turned into a mild diffuser. Like the Ferrari F40, this car will be open mesh from one side to the other, and it will have unique exhaust tips. Edited December 16, 2021 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Absolutely amazing already! This is some fantastic scratching Dann! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Great idea Dann. Lamborghini’s new Countach seems to be a Countach only in name. If you weren’t told, you would not guess it’s inspiration, unlike the new Miura concept. Those scratch building skills are amazing. How do you ensure a build like this is symmetrical? Do you have a jig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 And so it begins! Beautiful work so far! That mockup is amazing. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Funkychiken said: Absolutely amazing already! This is some fantastic scratching Dann! Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 11 hours ago, beeRS said: Great idea Dann. Lamborghini’s new Countach seems to be a Countach only in name. If you weren’t told, you would not guess it’s inspiration, unlike the new Miura concept. Those scratch building skills are amazing. How do you ensure a build like this is symmetrical? Do you have a jig? Thanks, bud!...you are very right. I do alot of measuring, temporary supports/bulk heads, and yes, quite often SB my own jigs for things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 8 hours ago, David G. said: And so it begins! Beautiful work so far! That mockup is amazing. David G. LoL...yup, it has begun!....i'm glad you're liking it, bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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