Lamborghini Countach LP400 by Shinya

[micahrogers]

I made a decision of my next model....
I chose one from my collection, the Lamborghini Countach LP400

Plans were printed at 90% to make them fit on letter size paper, 67# card stock.


Some background, this is the original concept Countach, before it was 'named' originally shown as just the LP400 which stood for longitudinal Posterior 4.0 liter.
It was first shown at the 1973 Geneva auto Show, and offered for sale as a 1974 model year. The Show car was first this orange color, the it was repainted in black, and given a red interior.

I have to get a gloss coat to spray the plans with, and the construction will begin.

 

[ennder]

Question; do you remember where you got this model? I would like to get one too. I built the AMT,Revell,Monagram? one back in the mid '80s (when I was in high school)
And I still have it. Its white with 2 tone tan interior. I spent hours painting the dashboard with a paint brush i made that contained a single hair from a squirrel. I wanted to make the numbers and letters stand out enough to read. I can't do that now... I don't have the eyesight nor the steady hands.

 

[mijob]

Great choise looking forward to this build.

 

[micahrogers]

Question; do you remember where you got this model? I would like to get one too. I built the AMT,Revell,Monagram? one back in the mid '80s (when I was in high school)
And I still have it. Its white with 2 tone tan interior. I spent hours painting the dashboard with a paint brush i made that contained a single hair from a squirrel. I wanted to make the numbers and letters stand out enough to read. I can't do that now... I don't have the eyesight nor the steady hands.

@zathros found it here

http://shinyapapercraft.web.fc2.com/

 

[ennder]

Thank You

 

[zathros]

Excellent recovery Micah!

 

[micahrogers]

Just a quick update, NW Georgia has been in the deep freeze for the past couple days, I've got my clear gloss, but it's too cold to go outside and spray, so I have to wait till it gets above 50f.

 

[micahrogers]

it was 63 F (17.2 C) here in NW Georgia yesterday, and winds were light and variable, so I was able to get outside and spray.
My gloss varnish of choice here in the US of A, Krylon Triple Thick Clear Glaze.


This is an acrylic lacquer varnish, and as such it is acetone based, like nail polish, it does not affect ink jet or laser prints.

Both parts sheets have been coated.


Once the model is assembled I will add another coat of the varnish to get the high gloss finish.
I managed to trip and fall off my front steps again this morning, but luckily nothing but scrapes and bruises this time! I'll get to making this today.

 

[micahrogers]

Construction starts with the engine bay cover...


Then the duct on the cab roof.


I'll clean the parts up as I make them....

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You are off to a great start.
Thank you for the tip with using the Krylon varnish spray. Since you have treated the parts sheets in advance, what type of glues do you use to assemble the model?

 

[mijob]

Nice Micah looking forward to see your progress

 

[seraphim]

oooo going to be a nice one........

 

[micahrogers]

You are off to a great start.
Thank you for the tip with using the Krylon varnish spray. Since you have treated the parts sheets in advance, what type of glues do you use to assemble the model?

Just regular Tacky glue.. then reinforce corners with a drop of medium body CA.

 

[micahrogers]

Thank all of you for the kind support.