Making of PANTERA with Lamborghini heart

Hi everyone. :)
I started this project a month ago.
base kit is Nichimo Pantera GTS. going to mount Fujimi's Lamborghini Countach 5000S V12 engine on it.
about body style, I'm planning to mixed style of GT5 and GT5S.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/01.jpg
here are sample pics of them.
*GT5
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/GT5.jpg
*GT5S
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/GT5S.jpg

*Chassis modification.
Based on Fujimi's Countach chassis. extended width and little shorten wheelbase.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b01.jpg
little changed engine bay and bulkhead.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b02.jpg

*Interior modification
Based on Countach's either. but 95% rebuilding from scratch.
using KPGC10 GT-R seats with little modify.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b03.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b04.jpg
still working on dash board and door panels.

Shorten shifter section of engine.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b07.jpg

Removed engine hood and refined edges of body side by plastic sheet.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b05.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b06.jpg

Wow! Nice start, Mr. Lambotera!

:iagree: Does a Pantera with Lambo-engine ever exist? I thought they had Chevy-V8 engines, didn´t they? :confused:

It's tooooo cool KUNTA~
what's the real car's original engine?
From mustang ?
anyway , you are the magician !

You're insane!
I love it!!!

It's tooooo cool KUNTA~
what's the real car's original engine?
From mustang ?
anyway , you are the magician !

First Pantera ('70-'72) had Ford 'Cleveland'(351ci) V8 engine.
'73 GTS had 350ps. :)

Amazing stuff! :eek:

:eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2: :smokin: :smokin::eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2:
Great start, looks awesome.

This is absolute madness !

I love it kunta, you hit off right, only using the body, I will be watching this in great interest, as it's also one of my favourite designs!
Keep it up, Mr !

Oli

unbelievable!!

another awesome project is off to an amazing start!

Awesome start... and I love the idea.

Kewl conversion!

:eek2: 95% scratchbuilt interior, now thats some major surgery. Can't wait to see more. Im sure you will work this one out like nothing ever happend. :evillol:

Is there anything you can't do? That scratchbuilt interior is going to make us all cry. Great work!

Daddy likes!!

Is that an Enthusiast Lambo kit?

Please put those gt5 5 spoke rims on it!

Hmmm....a Pantera. a Lambo V12. and Kunta. What more can you ask for? With such a combination, how could this not be sexy. Anxiously awaiting more progress of this De Tomaso.

JeFF

WOW!!!!
Did you add the fender flares or are they stock?
Crazy engine swap...I love it!

The Pantera's look awesome...Now with a Lambo engine! This is going to be a great build!

It's good to be a little bit insane! Even more when you also have the talent to make those wild ideas reality. :)

WOW so far!!! Looking forward to the progress of this one Osamu!!!

:grinyes:

Me like!

Murray

if this thing were real it would go like a cut snake. looking really slick kunta.
laters, WIDE

Kunta's little monster :)
Great subject, even greater attention for details.

Thanks guys. :)

Did you add the fender flares or are they stock?


that fender flares are molded. I'll start body modify after finished chassis and interior.

Excellent so far!, this is gonna be Killer!!@!!

:worshippy A largely scratchbuilt interior and heart transplant--i expect nothing less from you. I also anticipate seeing a glass-smooth finish and clean detailing when you finish. (Yikes!) So, how far are you going to go as far as engine detail is concerned? Any thoughts on color combo?

Your remarkable ingenuity has you well on your way to yet another masterpiece!! :)

:grinyes:

Me like!

Murray

Me too !
Awesome scratchbuilding here.

Update pics.
In fact, I tried this project long time ago. but I didn't have enough skill for complete it.
therefore it has another significance like 'Revenge Match' this time. :biggrin:
when that time I used Marui's GTS kit. these armrests are came from it.
Cut it off from door panel and sanded pocket and door grip.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b08.jpg
After primed.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b09.jpg

Primed deck.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b10.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b11.jpg

Primed interior except dash board.
going to add some small parts. shift plate, ash tray, cigarette lighter.
I make little progress, still working on dash board.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b12.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b13.jpg

looks sweet!! keep it up!

Finished interior.
*Dash board
used small parts from several junk kits.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b14.jpg

painted mixed dark white(almost beige).
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b15.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b16.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/int/b17.jpg

Nice interior, just one suggestion; steering wheel could probably use a little detailing. Maybe spokes and horn button in silver(?). I'll be following your progress, I love Panteras.

Lookin good im going to hafto keep up with this one...

Very interesting Osamu, excellent work.

Cool!

Isn't it the same car that Bill drives in Kill Bill? (without the v12 of course!)

:eek: I really like how the headrests are seperated from the seats. Great stuff!

Great work on the interior! :sunglasse

Here is a site with a few good Pantera pictures, maybe they are helpful for your build to get some more inspiration: :icon16:
http://www.pim.net/pim1.html

Isn't it the same car that Bill drives in Kill Bill?

Almost... Bill drives the DeTomaso Mangusta.

Awesome build, Kunta! I've always adored Panteras, and you are doing the car extreme justice!

Keep it up. :smile:

i like the interior! looks awesome the only thing is i would bring black into it somewhere else floormats? rear deck maybe?

can't wait to see more!

Do not know how I missed this thread!! Great work so far and you 355 looks awesome in person!!

me neither!! ^^

it's an incredible, awesome job~~ !!

can't wait to see it done~~

looks outstanding, dont really see scratch built interiors too often

You are a master model maker if I ever saw one :)
This is looking awesome and the scratch building :bigthumb:

awesome work.Can't wait to see more.

Started body modification.
removed molded flares. 'cause I make square style flares.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/08.jpg
attached 0.5mm plastic sheet on wheel arch areas from back.
drew outlines of flare then cut it off and glued base of flares.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/09.jpg

here are today's result. it needs more base works.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/10.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/11.jpg

Looking good! Can't wait for more progress :)

That interior alone is a work of scratchbuilt mastery. Great detail, utterly fantastic work. I am eagerly waiting to see what you've got in store for the rest of this.

That is amazing!!!!!!!!
Great modifications Osamu!

Update pics.
*Fueler section
Pantera's fuelers are behind side window.
that part of this kit are flat design but actual car has small fins on it.
so removed them and attached 0.2mm plastic sheet from back.
then made fuel panels from 0.5mm plastic sheet.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/16.jpg
fins are made from styrene strip.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/12.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/13.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/14.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/15.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/17.jpg

*Air scoop on side window
made from 0.5mm plastic sheet.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/18.jpg

*Air duct on bonnet
made from 0.2mm and 0.5mm plastic sheet.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/19.jpg

*Decal
made 'DE TOMASO PANTERA' decals. it will be put on bottom of door.
also made 2 type of 'works Y3F' licence plate decal. :p
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/22.jpg

remains front spoiler section, tail section, air ducts on engine hood and rear wing.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/20.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/pantera/making/ext/21.jpg

WOW, this gets better every time I look :)

Brilliant work!

Great work! It's going to look awesome when painted.

how did you do the licence plate decal? photoshop or another program?

Brilliant work!

Yes, and there isn't a single spot of putty yet. Great building lesson osamu !

Amazing modifications.
Looks great! :)

Great example of master model making, as well as a helpfull tutorial on scratchbuilding. :thumbsup:
The standard of work around here just keeps getting higher!

Thank you for the very detailed explanation. Very precise work you do! I like the fact that there are not globs of putty on everything. Should look very nice when finished.

Unreal! Great work. Looks simple the way you show it, but we all know how challenging something like this is!

Looking forward to the putty and paint.

Murray