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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 27, 2023 21:20:09 GMT -7
Well Gentlemen, it has started! My build of Aoshima's 1985 5000QV Countach! Being an 80s child, the Countach holds a special place in my heart, along with the Testarossa, F40 and Vector W12!
Now, if we are talking Countach, is there any other combo other than the "Cocaine Countach". That's triple white..White paint, white interior and white wheels..
So far it's just been lots of reference research, lots if sanding, filing of seams, air brushing small parts, etc. I've started with the finer details, assembling the tail lamps, Park light/indicator lamps and the wheels-Complete with tyre black! The same product I use on our family car tyres!
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Post by coyotecrunch on Aug 28, 2023 6:25:33 GMT -7
Those tires look bad (Word Censored By Forum Administrator)!! I have some of that tire black in the garage as well, never thought to use it on a build, but i will for sure give that a try!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 28, 2023 18:44:20 GMT -7
Those tires look bad (Word Censored By Forum Administrator)!! I have some of that tire black in the garage as well, never thought to use it on a build, but i will for sure give that a try!! It works fantastically. BUT, make sure the tyres are all rubber (like most of the japanese kits have) |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 29, 2023 19:03:28 GMT -7
This is gonna be KILLER!! I just bought an Aoshima Aventador kit as I've been wanting to take a crack at an exotic for a while.  |
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Post by coyotecrunch on Aug 30, 2023 7:39:42 GMT -7
Woah!!! Nice lookin ride!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 31, 2023 15:45:40 GMT -7
This is gonna be KILLER!! I just bought an Aoshima Aventador kit as I've been wanting to take a crack at an exotic for a while. I hear you loud and clear. After 30 years of building predominantly US cars and a Japanese ones, I'm at the point where I want to branch out to exotics. And these Aoshima kits are an absolute delight to build. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 31, 2023 21:23:21 GMT -7
This is gonna be KILLER!! I just bought an Aoshima Aventador kit as I've been wanting to take a crack at an exotic for a while. I hear you loud and clear. After 30 years of building predominantly US cars and a Japanese ones, I'm at the point where I want to branch out to exotics. And these Aoshima kits are an absolute delight to build. I know I'm sure looking forward to it. lol |
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 2, 2023 2:17:25 GMT -7
Looking good Bruce, great start mate.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 5, 2023 15:36:14 GMT -7
Got the engine started. Those ignition leads and clamps took over 3.5 hours to do, as per Countach reference photos. Never spent so long on leads before!
And for whatever reason I'm having trouble uploading photos from Flickr.
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 7, 2023 1:32:13 GMT -7
That engine does look good mate. love the reason for the edit too  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 14, 2023 5:22:46 GMT -7
Got the engine started. Those ignition leads and clamps took over 3.5 hours to do, as per Countach reference photos. Never spent so long on leads before!
And for whatever reason I'm having trouble uploading photos from Flickr.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Oct 15, 2023 22:13:40 GMT -7
Finally sussed out Flickr!!! Here is the completed engine:
And the engine bay, all complete. Iv'e also added Fuel lines, A/C hoses and a bit of extra detailing.
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 16, 2023 8:26:38 GMT -7
Very well put together and weathered up a little Bruce ( RetroSpectKustoms) . That looks VERY nicely detailed out. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 20, 2024 16:21:48 GMT -7
Well, Life has gotten in the way of my bench time lately. All my own doing (various projects around home, sold a car, bought another one, drove it home, pulled it apart, cleaned, detailed, serviced, etc.) Plus day to day family life has paused model building for a while. BUT I have made some progress on the Countach! Chassis, engine bay and interior are all done:  Some mild weathering on the chassis  Engine bay in place.   Finished interior.  The doors are also complete, but the body has been whooping my (Word Censored By Forum Administrator)! I've had so much trouble with the paint it's not even funny anymore. But I will get there. Hopefully get back to it soon. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 20, 2024 17:54:33 GMT -7
Aaaaaand this one is BACK!!! Such a cool build and glad to see it back on the bench Bruce!
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Post by Deano on Aug 22, 2024 1:14:41 GMT -7
I agree with Joe, great to see it back. My poster had a red Lambo on it. Hope you win out over the paint issues!
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 22, 2024 1:46:22 GMT -7
AHHHHH, the Countach... had the poster on one wardrobe door, and Farrah on the other , loved the 80's  Looking good mate, love the engine in these, and you have done it justice mate, now kick that paint jobs (Word Censored By Forum Administrator) !! |
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Post by poet on Aug 22, 2024 2:12:01 GMT -7
Outstanding work!
I actually got to sit in the drivers seat of one. I worked for an electric utility and they sponsored an annual electric car race.
PPG was a sponsor and they always brought in a stable of nice cars. I was talking with one of the guys who tended to them and he asked if I wanted to see how it felt.
You don't sit in those things, you fall into them and wear them!
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 22, 2024 2:23:39 GMT -7
Outstanding work! I actually got to sit in the drivers seat of one. I worked for an electric utility and they sponsored an annual electric car race. PPG was a sponsor and they always brought in a stable of nice cars. I was talking with one of the guys who tended to them and he asked if I wanted to see how it felt. You don't sit in those things, you fall into them and wear them! I hear you on that. I was at a car show as a kid and got to sit in one as well. You forgot to mention that you have to climb out of it. lololol |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 29, 2024 19:42:04 GMT -7
I GOT IT!!!!! A spare hour yesterday saw me able to get the body painted, and it came up great. All the other body parts for the car are already done, painted and cleared. It has just the main body that has been giving me grief.   Now I'll let it sit for a week before I wet sand it glass flat and decal it before clear. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2024 4:39:26 GMT -7
This does indeed look great Bruce and I know the feeling of success after time away from the bench all too well. Good to see you back on this one buddy and great work going on at that.  |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 30, 2024 9:07:20 GMT -7
I hope you fine a suitable 80s poster background for the finished pics Bruce, something in black, white, red and grey would be perfect
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2024 13:44:28 GMT -7
I hope you fine a suitable 80s poster background for the finished pics Bruce, something in black, white, red and grey would be perfect Now this guy....... this guy is on to something....... |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 1, 2024 16:27:15 GMT -7
I hope you fine a suitable 80s poster background for the finished pics Bruce, something in black, white, red and grey would be perfect I'm already onto that, I may even use one of my Tamiya Garage kits for it, with a few 80s twists |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 1, 2024 16:31:58 GMT -7
I hope you fine a suitable 80s poster background for the finished pics Bruce, something in black, white, red and grey would be perfect I'm already onto that, I may even use one of my Tamiya Garage kits for it, with a few 80s twists That......I'll be looking forward to Bruce.  |
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Post by kwt on Sept 4, 2024 16:09:07 GMT -7
OoOoOo... I intrigued. Always love the Countach
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2024 8:11:09 GMT -7
Super cool build. I have been on the lookout for one of these but they are just stupid money these days. I really love the work you've done here. Awesome sauce!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 8, 2024 20:58:04 GMT -7
Super cool build. I have been on the lookout for one of these but they are just stupid money these days. I really love the work you've done here. Awesome sauce!!
This is the link for the kit I have, currently on sale too!
It is absolutely worth the money, very well engineered kit and very well detailed too. Comes with options to build the '85 model or the '88 model.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 9, 2024 2:14:09 GMT -7
Super cool build. I have been on the lookout for one of these but they are just stupid money these days. I really love the work you've done here. Awesome sauce!!
This is the link for the kit I have, currently on sale too! It is absolutely worth the money, very well engineered kit and very well detailed too. Comes with options to build the '85 model or the '88 model.
For $25 that's a real sweetheart of a deal. I wonder how much the shipping will be? Looking forward to seeing the next update on this cool build Bruce. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Oct 13, 2024 20:51:30 GMT -7
It's been a little bit, but I'm back at it on the Countach! So many parts to the body assembly of this car. (30plus at a guess). But so far, I'm loving how it looks, a very convincing model. I suspect the doors are going to give me some grief though. Stay Tuned!
And here's the engine bay in finished form.
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