MarcelT4 Posted November 9 Posted November 9 Good evening, everyone. I'm starting a new build report. At first, I only wanted to modify the Revell kit with a widebody kit. However, since the base doesn't include many details and the body is very simple, I decided to use 3D printing for everything I could. Here are a few pictures of the original Revell kit and my optimized “fake.” I'm curious to see whether the original or the fake will be better received. Currently, the interior, dashboard, and various parts are still being printed. 9
MarcelT4 Posted November 10 Author Posted November 10 Today, there are only printed parts again. None of the parts have been cleaned up or sanded yet. They have simply been removed from their supports. The rear diffuser and hood already fit very well. The front lip will simply be inserted at the front later. Now for some parts from the interior. And here they are put together. And together with the roof. So far, so good, but there is still a lot of work to be done on the computer. I didn't create the 3D model entirely myself, but it has been refined and now needs to be made print-ready. In addition, everything has to be adjusted and created in such a way that it can be put together easily without major reworking. Stay tuned. 9
oldcarfan Posted November 19 Posted November 19 This is very interesting! You are doing some amazing work on a very underrated kit.
Mattilacken Posted November 19 Posted November 19 Sweet! I like them both but ht e printed one sure look nice! I noticed that there seem to be bigger difference on the front window leading edge between the two, which is more accurate?
MarcelT4 Posted November 19 Author Posted November 19 Hi, I think Revell simplified things a bit. I based my design on pictures I found on the internet. The printed body also has a wider front. In my opinion, it looks more harmonious. 2
89AKurt Posted November 20 Posted November 20 Last century I built the horrid AMT kit, and later the Fujimi which was okay for a curbside. Interesting to see what 3D printing in capable hands can do. Look forward to watching this! 😊 1
MarcelT4 Posted November 24 Author Posted November 24 Hello, nothing has happened here for a long time, but I haven't been idle. I tried to create the frame as best I could. Here are a few pictures. The interior tub and dashboard are separate parts. I just put them in for now. The wheel suspensions are also separate parts. I created and printed the rims and tires. 5
MarcelT4 Posted December 5 Author Posted December 5 Today, it's just a few small things again. I printed the mirrors. Created and printed suspension struts. And created a tuning exhaust. 6
MarcelT4 Posted Thursday at 06:49 PM Author Posted Thursday at 06:49 PM Hi, I've got something for you again today. I've been busy making and printing lots of little things. The “normal” engine was too tame for this car. So I googled it and found pictures of a bi-turbo with 1650 hp. So I adapted the necessary parts for the kit engine. Here they are loosely assembled. And now everything is painted. It fits, right? 6
Starwulf Posted Friday at 05:03 AM Posted Friday at 05:03 AM Dude, that is so cool. It's definitely fitting to the overall vibe of this Diablo. 1 1
dino246gt Posted Friday at 04:07 PM Posted Friday at 04:07 PM Man this one is really cool, and you're making great use of your printer! Imagine this in 1:1! I'm sure you already have! LOL I'm picturing it in my mind. Ciao! 1
MarcelT4 Posted Friday at 04:28 PM Author Posted Friday at 04:28 PM 20 minutes ago, dino246gt said: Imagine this in 1:1! Here: https://nelsonracingengines.com/blogs/nelson-racing-engines-projects/nre-tt-lambo 1
dino246gt Posted Friday at 05:50 PM Posted Friday at 05:50 PM https://nelsonracingengines.com/blogs/nelson-racing-engines-projects/nre-tt-lambo Wow, Wow, and Wowser! I'd like to try and replicate that kind of exhaust pipe weld detail in 1/24th. 1
DiscoRover007 Posted yesterday at 02:01 AM Posted yesterday at 02:01 AM Wow man this is really impressive. You're making the diablo this hobby has always deserved. If you make copies and sell them I'd love to buy one off you. 1
MarcelT4 Posted yesterday at 06:43 AM Author Posted yesterday at 06:43 AM 12 hours ago, dino246gt said: I'd like to try and replicate that kind of exhaust pipe weld detail in 1/24th. I actually wanted to do that too, but once everything is installed in the bodywork, you won't be able to see it anymore. 1
dino246gt Posted yesterday at 03:00 PM Posted yesterday at 03:00 PM 8 hours ago, MarcelT4 said: I actually wanted to do that too, but once everything is installed in the bodywork, you won't be able to see it anymore. SO............ it's the perfect one to "practice" on.
MarcelT4 Posted 43 minutes ago Author Posted 43 minutes ago On 12/13/2025 at 4:00 PM, dino246gt said: SO............ it's the perfect one to "practice" on. I tried it once.
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