I started the sanding job on the Diablo...After inspecting all the parts I decided not to use the kits wheels because they're too small and will be replaced with 18's.
I'm also going to modify the brake disks and build a separate engine using the Revell kit to display it next to the finished Diablo
http://speed.supercars.net/cboardpics/2003-5-20/442959a.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/cboardpics/2003-5-20/442959b.jpg

I agree the rims look a bit ... :rolleyes: ... to me too.

Looks like a very nice model!
what colour are you going to make it ?

And I assume it has got no engine whatsoever , right ?

Then why is the back opened ?

Olivier

What kit is that and from which company? (I mean the company that produces the kit)

Originally posted by bigfrit
I agree the rims look a bit ... :rolleyes: ... to me too.

Looks like a very nice model!
what colour are you going to make it ?

And I assume it has got no engine whatsoever , right ?

Then why is the back opened ?

Olivier

It does have an engine except it's not too detailed...The car will be painted ether Tamiya Gunmetal or Deep Metallic Blue

Originally posted by Junhao
What kit is that and from which company? (I mean the company that produces the kit)

It's a Fujimi 1/24 Diablo Koenig

Now I know why it lacks detail. :rolleyes:

(sighs) Fujimi

u should make it metallic dark purple, someone that lives by me has a real one in that color and it is *insert curse* BEAUTIFUL

Nice car hope 2 c somepics soon. Wut rims u plan 2 use???

Originally posted by bah humbug
Now I know why it lacks detail. :rolleyes:

(sighs) Fujimi
Just got the Fujimi lamborgini countach 5000s enthusiast kit and what a full detail kit that is can't wait to build it

Nice kit! I've built a couple of the Fujimi Diablos and have used the Revell kit to source many parts. Mainly the wheels. Revell did a bang up job on 'em.

Cool model. The rims don't look too bad.

the rims are alrite:rolleyes:
but i looks good

I think Fujimi wheels can be made quite nice with some paint & decaling. I painted the centres silver and gave the rims a light wash with thinned black to bring out the rim nuts. I don't know what's the size of Revell wheels, but the diameter in Fujimi rears is 27mm and 25mm in front wheels.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/646976P6250184.jpg

All I need now is a new set of body parts to make a complete Diablo... (original body got destroyed with paint stripper:mad: )

-Mikko

As far as the fujimi engine is concerned, it's pretty much crap right from the box.

I added the following to spiff things up a bit.

Scratch built throttle linkages and photoetched throttle bodies, fuel lines, wired engine, complete plumbing with p/e clamps, scratch built ducts, custom made decals and other misc. wiring and photoetched details.

Even so, it still looks sparse . . .

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/335202eng.jpg


CURRENT PROJECT - Fujimi Countach - Click HERE (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&postid=1045942&t=29#post1045942) to see engine pics!