Finished: Diablo VT -> SE30 conversion

Those who have visited my website might have noticed that I've been working on the conversion of Revell's Diablo VT to the SE30. With the 2006 Houston contest drawing near, I finally finished this long-standing project.

Exterior modifications include the front and rear bumpers, engine cover, rocker panels and wings. The doors were cut open and the door interior panels were scratchbuilt. The wheels were scratchbuilt and cast in resin, and the SE30 and bull badges were custom-photoetched. The body color was custom-mixed.

With the completion of the 550 and SE30, I'm back to my schedule of finishing one model per month.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110055.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110061.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110039.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110040.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110041.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110060.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Stunning work, excellent attention to detail!

I love that color. i have a poster of one that looks just like that.

looks great and there is a contest in Houston?

Somewhat different looking Diablo, absolutely awesome. Do you have any pictures of the engine bay?

Holy cow! That's fantastic! Stellar model work, man, I'm otherwise... speechless...

Thanks so much for sharing this with us! It's jaw-droppingly beautiful, and so wonderfully finished. Good luck in Houston!

>> D_LaMz
Yeah, pretty soon. It's coming up on March 18th.
http://www.ipms-houston.org/webmodules/modelmania/modelmania.aspx

Here's a couple of engine pictures.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110033.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3110038.jpg
And interior
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/hirofkd/se30/p3040002.jpg

Looks great.....:)

Amazing work! I love the colour of the interior :D

Another excellent build from you!:sunglasse

wowlooks g reat. that car looks so awesome in that colour. good job on the doors. how do they stay open, is there a littel tab that holds them in place?

That door conversion is FLAWLESS. I couldn't even tell they opened until I saw the pictures. Panel-gaps are non-existant.

so cool! really good job! love that color combo!!!!
really nice color and details.
keep up the great work!

Nice Work!

amazing work, good luck with the contest (although you wont need it)

Amazing job on modifying that kit!

I love looking at your work - it always pushes my imagination to try harder and to be better.

Oh it's finished !
I started following this build on your website years ago, long before I knew of AF..
Like the result !

Very nice! gives me motivation to complete mine!

Awesome to see this finished. . .:)

Beautiful work. . .:thumbsup: