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Old 02-03-2009, 08:50 PM   #61
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

What, you mean it won't run on one carb?

I actually tried to cast a duplicate out of the second kit I picked up, but my casting skills are just not up to the task at all (the 'other part' I referred to in an earlier post is actually the piece that goes on top of the engine lid, I managed to lose it somehow, but the cast came out well). I ended up being able to salvage the original part with quite a bit of work but it's nowhere near as good as new - suffice it to say that you won't be getting any close ups of that part of the engine bay . . .

Seeing that picture does make me glad I didn't try to paint the kit 'wires' and use them - I just don't think it's possible to paint wire convincingly. You did get the color spot on, though.

I think the badges came out pretty good, though . . . I managed to warp one of them in the process of trimming the excess away, but I kept the molds so I can make some more for the other kit still . . .
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Old 02-12-2009, 07:19 AM   #62
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

seriously nice work!!
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Old 02-14-2009, 12:34 AM   #63
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

Well, I had some good pics of the suspension build, but thanks to an I D ten T error, I lost the files before I could post 'em. So, here's where she stands now - pretty much everything but the body is now done, and it may take me a while to get to it. I've mounted the fender flares and front air dam, and got a test fit on the chassis, the stance is looking good too.

Hopefully I can get some primer down on the body this weekend so I can start the paint and polish fun!





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Old 03-02-2009, 01:06 AM   #64
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

Nice work dude i got one too but mines a fujimi kit a koneiseg(mispelled)..got as far as priming the body before i quit..its on my to do list

can u post some pics of your display case it looks sweet
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

What did you use for the fan air ducts? Can't believe Otaki/Doyusha left those out.
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:31 PM   #66
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

Intake hoses are bare metal wire wound around an aluminum tube, then covered with heat shrink tubing which was partially heated - alu tube was removed, and more heat applied. I wasn't 100% happy with the spacing of the wound wire, but when the body shell is on it won't be nearly as noticeable.

Here's another shot of the cases - these are by Ikea (Detolf, I believe). They have 3 glass shelves apiece from the store, but I had a local welding shop add 4 additional sets of support bars and got some glass cut to fit, so each one has 8 shelves now (including the base).



Thanks for the interest . . . hopefully I can't get some paint on the body sometime in the next year (!??!!) . . . . every time it's warm enough to paint, I can't get to it, and when I have time, it's been freakin' cold!
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

Nice conversion Jonathan. I added extra shelves to an Ikea wall unit called BERTBY to hold my 1/24ths. It'll hold 140 DVD's or 12 models. I like it because it seals when the door is closed. It was kinda dark so I added halogen track lights in the hallway to illuminate it.

I've thought about converting a DETOLF for some 1/12th's myself but was afraid of dust getting in between the glass panels. How is it?

The BIBY might be cool for some super detailed big Ferraris too. It's made out of steel powder coated in RED!
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Old 03-03-2009, 05:15 PM   #68
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

It is admittedly not dust proof - but it definitely cuts it back. A quick swipe every couple of months with an anti-static dusting brush from Tamiya, and they look great. I'd say they keep 95%+ of the dust out - less if you open it constantly. I've heard somebody say they seal the two gaps on the front door with clear packing tape, and that makes them virtually dust proof - but then you can't open them very easily . . . .
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

There is some life in the old build yet!! Body needs another primer coat, and we should be ready for paint . . . .

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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

I did get primer down, and started shooting the paint (Zero Jet Black), but I got impatient and went too heavy with it and got some artifacts coming up from the plastic. Guess I need to sand it back, reprime, and repaint (in lighter coats this time)? Though I read where someone just cleared, then reshot the Zero and recleared as well. Any suggestions on the best approach?

Here's the crazing (??) on the hood:
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

A barrier sealant applied after the primer and before the color will save you headaches like this.
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

If it were me, I would first try wet sanding it flat with 1500ish paper until the pattern is completely gone and reshoot my basecoat. The flattened basecoat will act as primer. I'd shoot light, flash off, light, flash off, etc. The basecoat surface should be a dull but even finish. Good luck.
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

Appreciate the advice! I didn't have this issue on my other Zero paint jobs, but I think that was because I had 4 layers of Tamiya primer on those - 2 gray, 2 white because it was a lighter color. With this being black, I just went with 2 coats of gray Tamiya primer, so there wasn't as much between the plastic and the Zero.
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Re: 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach

I got a Testors Lamborghini Countach from the yard sale, it was that cheap because that guy lost the directions, i was just wandering if any could put pics up of the directions so i could get working on this without any complications, and it could be the doyusha one too it dont matter same setup. Thanks!
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Any updates on this model? I have several of these kits and hoping to start building one up in the near future. I loved reading through your progress and viewing the pics you took along the way.
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