Veneno

Beats small and infrequent! I love all your build's. You're among the finest builders I've ever seen.

Good progress.

:thumbsup:

The brake pedal was deleted from the surface. The monocoque was coated with a Tamiya Surface Primer and then painted with Tamiya TS 14.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5102/14224223.48/0_a1b6f_5e762ce6_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/662383)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4800/14224223.48/0_a1b70_bbadbcb7_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/662384)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5106/14224223.48/0_a1b71_d3c74c8e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/662385)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6741/14224223.48/0_a1b72_a665aace_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/662386)

The first decal on the monocoque.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6811/14224223.48/0_a1b99_4d134da0_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/662425)

That's awesome, keep going!
Can't wait to see more and more on this one!
Andy

Awesome work. Am I right to assume you will be decaling the CF the correct weave as the real car?

to Honny: Yes, I want to apply decals as close as possible to the real car. The most decals have already included in a Studio 27 set. But there is need to create new decals for many surfaces of the monocoque.

I got my kit & Studio 27 decals over the weekend, Very impressed with the kit, I can see why your going to so much trouble to better replicate the engine bay! Cant wait to see more!!

da_ashman: Congrats. Hope you will enjoy. Some words about the engine bay. As we know the Veneno is based on the Aventador chassis. But when we look through the body openings in the rear end we can see some differences (e.g. the muffler, the air channels, the subframe, the trims, the brackets etc.). The problem is I didn't have any photo of Veneno with opened engine hood. I have wrote to Fujimi company and to Lamborghini company to help me with those photos, but didn't receive an answer from them. If anybody have such photos, please, share them for me! Otherwise I will have to improvise.

The work in progress. :)
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6743/14224223.48/0_a2054_2544bd5b_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663636)

To see the original click on each photo, then click on the "..." below and then click "Открыть оригинал". You will see something like this:
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6743/14224223.48/0_a2054_2544bd5b_orig

The decal work on the monocoque has finished.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6816/14224223.48/0_a20bb_d646590e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663739)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5105/14224223.48/0_a20ba_e0d54d1e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663738)

As always, I'm not completely satisfied because applyed decals are not 100% identical to the original, in particular on the sill. There is something special weaving here.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4802/14224223.48/0_a20bd_75a15af6_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663741)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3913/14224223.48/0_a20bc_18dc2795_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663740)

Impressive work as always. Is parts of the tub finished in gloss carbon? the pictures above are matte so I am only assuming the finished car is gloss coated?

Honny, there is no any coat above the monocoque yet. Of course, it will be coated with a Tamiya TS-79 Semi Gloss Clear.
Here you can see the original.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6739/14224223.48/0_a20bf_bae0623c_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663743)

I want to show the dry fitting.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4113/14224223.48/0_a20be_25772cee_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/663742)

Well you might not be 100% satisfied(wich i can totaly understand) But my yaw just ran away after it hit the floor!

Word of warning, I read yellow-ing issues when using Tamiya Semi Gloss Clear. I tend to avoid it and use something else.

PS - it could be flat clear, Im not sure but someone can chime in :)

Thank you Honny for the warning. Probably, I will use an automotive 2k clear with matting additive.

Still in preparing for the painting. Some final accords.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5105/14224223.48/0_a23ca_e18e428f_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/664522)

The outer surfaces of the body are ready for painting.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4802/14224223.48/0_a27a4_9314eaf9_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/665508)

But what do you think about the inner surfaces of the doors? Fujimi made them very simplified.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4800/14224223.48/0_a27a6_8f26fbf8_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/665510)

However, they should look like this:
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4801/14224223.48/0_a27a5_e0328c2b_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/665509)

I started to improve them. At first the left door. It's not finished yet.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6700/14224223.48/0_a27a2_6f80af40_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/665506)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/14/14224223.48/0_a27a3_4e58bdcc_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/665507)

nice. your build is what fujimi should have done.

Are you going to make the doors open & closeable or simply open?

da_ashman (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=591031): I want to make them movable.
Some people here in Russia ask me to show the method of the door's inside scratchbuilding. It is very simple. I have used a polyester automotive putty and a masking tape.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6732/14224223.48/0_a299b_6ac27faa_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666011)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4505/14224223.48/0_a299a_3121e9bc_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666010)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4803/14224223.48/0_a2999_a13e475b_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666009)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6835/14224223.48/0_a2998_5f698e6e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666008)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5100/14224223.48/0_a2997_553c80b_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666007)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6828/14224223.48/0_a2996_aa2a79ea_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666006)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6746/14224223.48/0_a2995_1fe7d389_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666005)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5109/14224223.48/0_a2994_6f7ce36d_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666004)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3914/14224223.48/0_a2993_25048a1e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666003)

And then sanding, sanding and sanding. :smile:

i haven't used polyester auto putty since i use a general wood replacement putty in scratchbuilding/recasting parts so the question is - would the poly putty attack the plastic or not? i've experienced tamiya putty (gray) melt plastic around it after i used it as filler (which resulted in a sunken exterior door panel).

would the poly putty attack the plastic or not? Slightly yes. But I think it depends on different types of a polyester putty. That is the reason why the polyester putty doesn't have a good adhesion to PS plastics. To improve the adhesion I always coat a surface with a thin layer of a cyanoacrylate cement and let it to completely cure before applying of a putty.

Just started to think about the movable doors. The most difficult task is to find a correct position of the hinges and their axles to provide this opened position identical to the original.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/12/14224223.48/0_a2ada_60579b6d_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666330)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5101/14224223.48/0_a2adc_b4d3e605_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666332)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5105/14224223.48/0_a2adb_3146afd0_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666331)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6827/14224223.48/0_a2add_5ed7262a_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666333)

The next step is the temporary support which I made from polyester putty.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3103/14224223.49/0_a2bcc_771efa47_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666572)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6821/14224223.49/0_a2bcb_4758f9d8_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666571)

Then I have made the draft hinge from soft steel wire and have started to find the right position of the hinge axle. It took me too much time.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6832/14224223.49/0_a2bcd_914435d0_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666573)

Many iterations have been done. One hinge was broken during numerous bending. Finally the more or less right position of the axle was found.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3413/14224223.49/0_a2bce_503aab2_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666574)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/14/14224223.49/0_a2bd1_4f32758c_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666577)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3103/14224223.49/0_a2bd0_467c8e44_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666576)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3305/14224223.49/0_a2bcf_7363ce96_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666575)

It's only need to change the draft hinge from soft steel wire to the final version from more tough steel.

You are my favorite modeler to follow. Your builds are always amazing and I love that you take time to explain how you do things - like the door filler out of polyester putty. Class act, thank you for sharing!

Thank you willimo.

superb work :)

Your attention to detail is stunning and precise. I also like the fact that you put time to explain the modifications and their process. Good luck for the rest.

Thank you kohula and Reventon.
Started to change the contemporary hinge to the regular. At first, as always, I have made supports for the axle position both on the door and body.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5708/14224223.49/0_a2cb0_c15b4fbd_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666800)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6811/14224223.49/0_a2cac_1458e1d1_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666796)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4803/14224223.49/0_a2cab_9bdea2fe_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666795)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6745/14224223.49/0_a2caf_4e9ed63d_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666799)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3207/14224223.49/0_a2cae_e37dddc1_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666798)

New hinges are doing from steel welding wire diameter of 1.2 mm, and the axle from brass tube.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5114/14224223.49/0_a2cad_ed8e8cda_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666797)

Mate if you could fly down to New Zealand & do the same to my Veneno I'd really apreshiate it!!!

da_ashman: May be later, ok? I need to finish all my started kits first. :icon16:
BTW. Last evening the temporary hinge was changed to the constant.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6801/14224223.49/0_a2ce7_4360a950_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666855)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/2712/14224223.49/0_a2ce6_b64e24f_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666854)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5506/14224223.49/0_a2ce5_f8338d4_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666853)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/2714/14224223.49/0_a2ce4_8757cd5c_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666852)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/2714/14224223.49/0_a2ce3_4b47b2a8_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/666851)

The second hinge is ready. For those who will repeat by me: pay attention to the thiсkness of the front flange. You should reduce it to prevent a collision with the front fender during a door opening (shown by red arrows). The right door has an original thickness.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6803/14224223.49/0_a2f13_73ed3e35_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667411)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3308/14224223.49/0_a2f10_597a6047_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667408)

Yes, it is absolutely crucial. I failed at my first try in the past because I didn't thin the plastic and instead I tried to work on a more complex hinge. Thanks for pointing out.

Some further work with the doors. The inner surface almost done. The thickness of the door's flanges was decreased. There is only need to round up all sharp edges and to add the second sealing. Also the gaps should be decreased (they are huge in the kit to my opinion). The rear gap on the right door has corrected. http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5113/14224223.49/0_a3065_bc53a7ec_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667749) http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/2710/14224223.49/0_a3064_f8f8436a_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667748) http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5506/14224223.49/0_a3063_dcca6319_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667747) http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6815/14224223.49/0_a3062_696e8bf3_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667746)

Mikhail, thanks for sharing. Nice work!

Awesome progress. You must of spent many hours on the doors alone - and well worth it!
Can you share us your tips/steps you applied to minimise panel gaps(between the door and body?) Was it simply a process of applying putty and sanding it down until the gaps sits flush?

Was it simply a process of applying putty and sanding it down until the gaps sits flush?
Yes. I have applied a Tamiya Epoxy Putty (green box) and after 5-6 hours sanded it down with periodical matching to the body.
You can see the wrong gaps on the front and the rear of the door on the left side (they are not corrected yet). I don't like them.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3407/14224223.49/0_a315c_e5cbcb51_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/667996)

The brackets for the door hinges were made. Doors are opened correctly now.

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/2814/14224223.4a/0_a4022_157ad159_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671778/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5102/14224223.4a/0_a4021_c519e8c_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671777/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5604/14224223.4a/0_a401f_e326b43e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671775/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5605/14224223.4a/0_a4020_75c80cda_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671776/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3111/14224223.4a/0_a401e_6a12bdfa_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671774/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3408/14224223.4a/0_a401d_5184f7f6_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671773/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4606/14224223.4a/0_a401c_17022f2_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671772/)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3101/14224223.4a/0_a401b_4e49f656_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/671771/)

Awesome!

That's some high quality work here. I like your pursuit of perfection. I want to see this model finished even if I'm not a fan of this car.

seriously impressive, cant wait to see more

Seriously impressive work. Could you kindly take a photo with the doors closed? Would love to see the superb effort on the flush fitment you had put into that area (as we know the doors open perfectly now with the finished hinges!)

Thanks!
Next step - to install these high power magnets for fixing of the doors in a closed position.
http://youtu.be/CkfvftBn2O0

Left side with magnets. Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL_WzXgrcVI&feature=youtu.be)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4524/14224223.4a/0_a411b_5aeecfd_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/672027)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9765/14224223.4a/0_a411a_571d41fc_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/672026)

Magnets? Cool!

Yes. I have used neodymium magnets 2mm x 2mm x 1mm like these:

http://www.hlj.com/product/HQPMGNSQ22/Sup

Great job with the magnets, Mikhail !
Congrats.
Jamme

Some time ago I have lost one of the handmade door brackets. Also, I have lost a motivation for a short period to continue the work. But now I'm on board again. The new bracket was recreated. The next step is to create a new side window trims. This work just has started.
https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/15494/14224223.4b/0_a4bd7_3e2452f8_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/674775)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/15597/14224223.4b/0_a4bd6_2b642c10_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/674774)

It should look like this.
https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/16162/14224223.4b/0_a4bd8_abec080_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/674776)

quick question.

in your pursuit of "realistic" panel gap between doors and body, have you taken into account that primer and paint will add thickness?

drunken monkey (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=158486): There is very difficult to take it into account, but I hope, my gaps will work. They will be fine tuned before painting.

A little step forward. The A-pillar, B-pillar and celling trim are in progress.
https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/15573/14224223.4d/0_a51a5_21ead4fa_XL.jpg (https://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/676261)

https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/15494/14224223.4d/0_a51a6_74f707cb_XL.jpg (https://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/676262)