Alan R Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I discovered that there aren't many Diablo builds here, especially the Italeri version, so I though that even though the damn thing is nearly finished after 10 or more years on the shelf of doom. I recently got my mojo back after another hiatus of nearly a whole year. So here it is: First the box: A bit tatty, but it's been in the loft for a long while, so can be excused perhaps. This is I think, the original boxing. I think that Italeri have re-released this this year. It's gone together reasonably well, so far. But Italeri kits have a bit of a reputation as being a bit of a bugger in the fit department... The current state: The engine bay is really just the top and not complete. But after a bit of careful painting, I think that it looks quite good. I think that the plenum chambers (if that's what they are) need a bit of prettifying. The Lamborghini raised parts need to be another colour. I doubt that the real engine has this, but frankly I don't care! It's my Lambo, and that's what I would want! Body: Wheels and tyres: This is to be honest, is the weakest part of the kit. The tyres are that crappy vinyl stuff, that leaks an oily goo that eventually melts polystyrene. Fortunately all the wheels are fully painted, especially where the tyres touch the plastic, so this should protect it. Hope you like it. All the best, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looking good Alan! Keep us updated on the progress!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrsmatt99 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looking good! Ive built the revell/monogram kit (My build is on here somewhere!) but not seen the Italeri one being built, so will be good to see it all come together. Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 The wheels are on the bus, and they go round and round.... Not a big update, very busy weekend at our church. Anyway, here they are. Not only did they fit and turn, but the whole chassis sits flat on all four wheels! I also high-lighted the raised detail on the engine in red. Doesn't show very well on these pictures, but it does seem to add a little business to an otherwise bland engine area. I think a bit of weathering might help as well. Regards, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Progress... I have got the body on the floor-pan. It wasn't as painful as I expected. I had to 'adjust' the rear bulkhead to fit the engine cover, and I think that the engine cover could do with some minor adjustments. The rear bulkhead was too prominent and was fouling the front of the engine cover. Whether this was because there was an issue with the moulding or because of some fundamental fault in the way I had assembled it, I'm not sure. But after about 30 minutes of filing to the bulkhead, the engine cover fitted well. Anyway here are the pictures: The rear: Three-quarters view (rear): Three quarters view (front): Full profile: I think that it gives a good idea of the imposing shape of a Diablo. Still a lot to do. All the lights need to be added, the door mirrors and the exhaust... I think that I might get the Lamborghini metal transfers for the Aventador from Hiroboy. Event if they aren't quite right, they will look better than the frankly dismal Italeri decals. More to come. Cheers, Alan. Edited December 15, 2016 by Alan R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Finally I got this done. Probably the last post of 2016... You can view it here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235014506-lamborghini-diablo-vt/ Hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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