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 Hey everyone, this is a Countach that i started a couple years ago. Its my favorite car ever...especially white with matching wheels. Even though its my favorite, i have never been able to finish one for myself. I actually ruined 16 Fujimi kits trying. After a 20 year break from trying anymore, i'm back at it, but with this kit instead. Aoshimas kit is way better than Fujimis if you dont count the lack of a full engine/suspension, and under bonnet detail. At this point, i just want a really nice curbside build, but i'm gonna add a tone of details to it to still make the engine bay look just as real as Fujimis.

 -Photo 1; The kit, or should i say; two of these kits.

 -Photo 2; Some inspiration

 -Photo 3; Everything marked by sharpie needs to be cut away. I was in the process of scribing stitching lines. A ignition switch needs to be added to the steering column, which also needs the under side filled in.

 -Photo 4; Here are the replacement parts. I know it seems like alot of work, but to me its cleaner looking in the end, and isnt really that bad to do.

 -Photo 5; There are a ton of marked bits to cut away for better realism.

 -Photo 6; Since its a curbside, i assembled most of the chassis, and shot it up with black primer. I will paint details that end up being visible while sitting on a shelf. Brake lines will be added since they are very visible on this car.

 -Photo 7; It already has a great stance. Its nice not having to fix the ride height on something. I also had the wheels stripped already.

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Edited by Dann Tier
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Posted

Great start Dann, and good to see your work again. 
I totally agree - the Aoshima kit beats the Fujimi for accuracy, though the Fujimi has an insanely well detailed chassis and engine. 
I am also working on the QV5000 which I intend on finishing in white, but mine is way off completion. 

Posted

The Countach is one of my all-time favorites too Dann. Maybe you remember the Fujimi kit I built a couple of years back. 

I wish you the best of luck this time around. It looks like you're off to a great start.

David G.

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Dann...I am always amazed at  the great lengths you  go to.  Your WIP's are so very informative and I have utilized some of your techniques.  I can see why you like the white version of this car. Its amazing and so aggressive looking. It will be a spectacular model. I have 3 of the Fujimi kits  "in paint" and have for many years now.   I did get the doors to work properly though. And I did finish one of them so  I  am confident I can eventually do the others.  Thanks for putting this WIP up...I will be sure to follow. 

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I'm excited to see what you do to this one, I know you know Countachs very well, as you did one large scale to perfection!

 

 

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Great to see you on this project. No matter what the subject, I always walk away with new ideas and techniques.

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