My Long Postponed Cannonball Countach

[oldcarfan]

Ten years ago, I wanted to build the Cannonball Countach, and found a kit at a hobby show. I soon discovered the MPC kit was a bit of a dog. I ended up getting this Italeri kit as well, and it wasn't much better. It got started several times, but the parts fit was less than stellar and frustration took hold. The whole mess got put away until the other day when I came across it again. I had stuffed it and the MPC kit in the same box and tossed them in another bigger box. Somehow, the body of the MPC kit disappeared.

Since the next Cannonball Community Build is around the corner, I decided to 'finish' Countach today.

So here it is, my Italeri Countach, warts and all. It was not an easy task as the kit put up a struggle. The car is a definite 20 footer, but it'll do. It's mostly Italeri with some MPC parts and some parts box driving lights and antennas. The exhaust pipes are pieces of aluminum tubing.

[happy grumpy]

Turned out quite nice despite the issues. Fond memories from that movie. It sure looks the part.

[slusher]

Looks great!

[Gustavo Reis]

Nice movie replica. 

[Jonathan]

Very cool!

Now I want to go watch the movie!

[spencer1984]

Nice work on the mods! Sorry to hear it was a rough kit, I was going to try the Fujimi Countach when it's time for me to give it shot.

[KWT]

Very nicely done

[oldcarfan]

Proving I learned nothing from my Italeri experience, I just bought their Fiat 131 rally kit and their Lancia Delta Integrale kit. I also have two of their Gelandewagen kits. Here's hoping all those are better!