Otaki 1/12 Lamborghini Countach Twin Turbo...Mission Statement

[Dann Tier]

Finally had a little bit of time to get some decent work done.

-Photo 1; I detailed the oil cooler.

-Photo 2; Notice how the excess of superglue to adhere the wire around the blower duct helps create a more realistic look.

   I'm almost ready to post another update with the wiring done.

Edited September 28, 2020 by Dann Tier

[Mattilacken]

Looks good Dan! Keep it up!

[Dann Tier]

9 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Looks good Dan! Keep it up!

Thanks, Bud!, i should have a pretty decent update later today!

[fizi]

Youve not lost your touch, looks great mate ?

[Dann Tier]

On 9/28/2020 at 1:11 PM, fizi said:

Youve not lost your touch, looks great mate ?

Much appreciated, Bud!...its Great to hear from you again!

[Spottedlaurel]

Your excellent work on this continues! All these changes and attention to detail are very effective.

[Dann Tier]

1 hour ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Your excellent work on this continues! All these changes and attention to detail are very effective.

Thanks alot, Bud!....i got back into the zone yesterday, and i'm almost done with the wiring harnesses. I'm gonna try to install them, and post photos some time today....thanks for following!

[cobraman]

This is looking great !  Did someone just  say Pantera ? ?

[Dann Tier]

55 minutes ago, cobraman said:

This is looking great !  Did someone just  say Pantera ? ?

LOL...thanks, Bud!...guess i better get back to that Pantera, lol

[Dann Tier]

Hey, everyone!, it looks like the bonnet compartment is done for now, all the rest of the details can, or will be added after the body is put on.....time to get back to the engine area!

-Photo 2&3; If you are familiar with this kit, then you know that these areas lacked realistic details, so i fixed it with styrene bolts.

-Photo 4; here is the SB climate control valve unit tucked in.

 

Edited October 1, 2020 by Dann Tier

[Pete75]

Took a while catching up with this one - just mind blowing!! ? I kept finding myself laughing because it's beyond anything I could imagine. Twice the normal size & twice the inspiration!

[Mattilacken]

Looking great bud! Your details really makes the model come alive! 

[Madhatter]

As always Dann, your work is extraordinary! Can't wait to see this completed. Between this and Kong's amazing targa version, I am now looking for a Countach kit. I shouldn't visit these sites as they are a constant source of funds loss

[Dann Tier]

On 10/3/2020 at 4:23 AM, Pete75 said:

Took a while catching up with this one - just mind blowing!! ? I kept finding myself laughing because it's beyond anything I could imagine. Twice the normal size & twice the inspiration!

LOL....thanks alot, Bud....i'm glad you're enjoying it!

[Dann Tier]

On 10/3/2020 at 6:44 AM, Mattilacken said:

Looking great bud! Your details really makes the model come alive! 

Much appreciated, Bud!!!

[Dann Tier]

On 10/3/2020 at 8:24 PM, Madhatter said:

As always Dann, your work is extraordinary! Can't wait to see this completed. Between this and Kong's amazing targa version, I am now looking for a Countach kit. I shouldn't visit these sites as they are a constant source of funds loss

Thanks, Bud!, i cant beleive how much these kits are selling for -i've seen a couple here for around $1, 700.00!....they can be found for $350 or so once in a while. If it wasnt for a friend giving this one to me, i wouldnt be able to get one.

[Dann Tier]

Hey, everyone!, i was gonna get back to the engine, but now i have this urge to work on the brakes, and finish the wheels so that i can attach them. I have o pretty decent update coming later today, but heres a small one concerning the front end. Most people use the tie-down straps for their spare tyres -not me, i wanted something different, so i went the mounting bracket way.

[Mattilacken]

Nice detail! Will look good under there! 

[Dann Tier]

On 11/13/2020 at 1:52 AM, Mattilacken said:

Nice detail! Will look good under there! 

Thanks, Bud!....i have a great update to post soon!

[Dann Tier]

After i clean up all these bits, i can paint, and attach them!! Its amazing what low-tech styrene can accomplish...stock, 80's kit caliper on the far left, and my SB bits for the rest. Like the rest of the build, i upgraded the braking system with 3-pot...carbon ceramic HP bits.

-Photo 1; Front brakes, and mocked up lines. I also came up with a way that allows me to take the wheels on, and off while i continue to detail things.

-Photo 2; Like above; stock 80's calipers far left.

-Photo 3-8; I couldnt resist a mockup, lol.

Edited November 16, 2020 by Dann Tier

[Pete75]

Sweet. Glad you're back on it mate. Now THAT'S a set of brakes!?

[Mattilacken]

Great progress on this one Dan! Looks verry good!

[Dann Tier]

19 hours ago, Pete75 said:

Sweet. Glad you're back on it mate. Now THAT'S a set of brakes!?

Lol...thanks, Bud!....i'm not gonna lie, it wasnt fun making them....took a loooong time too much.

[Dann Tier]

12 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Great progress on this one Dan! Looks verry good!

Thanks alot, Bud!...i'm really looking forward to the painting process of these bits!

[Dann Tier]

Hey, everyone!, The wheels and brakes are all painted, and ready to be decaled, and detailed!

-Photo 1; Back row...begining stage of carbon ceramic rotors. Middle row...the calipers turned out just as i hoped, and will look spot-on after decals, and detailing. Front row...spindle pegs all awaiting the center cap decals.

-Photo 2; The customizing of the wheels is complete!...the two rear ones fought me all day though. Next Will be OZ decals, followed by clear coat...and valve stems.

-Photo 3; Got the space saver spare in, but i think i will change the kolor of the Y-bolt.

Edited December 11, 2020 by Dann Tier