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  • Stefee
    SMF Supporters
    • Feb 2023
    • 849
    • Stefan
    • Hemel Hempstead

    #1

    Revell 1/24 Lamborghini Diablo

    Latest vehicle in the garage for rebuilding.
    One of my customers cars in South Africa and 1 of only 2 over there in the early 90s.
    Absolute bitch to drive in town and to reverse but once on the open road it was absolutely fabulous.
    Just primers and base coated, awaiting decals and clearcoat when I return from holiday in 3 weeks time.
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  • Stefee
    SMF Supporters
    • Feb 2023
    • 849
    • Stefan
    • Hemel Hempstead

    #2
    Well I've eventually got back to this build.
    Naked engine and transmission fitted to lower monocoque.
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    • Stefee
      SMF Supporters
      • Feb 2023
      • 849
      • Stefan
      • Hemel Hempstead

      #3
      Drive train, suspension and interior in position. Some touch ups to do and then onto polishing the body, painting the black trim, inserting glass etc.
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      • minitnkr
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 7576
        • Paul
        • Dayton, OH USA

        #4
        Beautiful finishes on a very clean build.

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        • Nicko
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2019
          • 1455
          • Nick
          • East Anglia

          #5
          That is one massive engine! Very nicely done.

          Nick

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          • Stefee
            SMF Supporters
            • Feb 2023
            • 849
            • Stefan
            • Hemel Hempstead

            #6
            Thanks for the kind comments gents, much appreciated.
            Nick it's a V12 5.7l quad cam 48 valve beast. My customers went like stink when we modified it but at full chat managed a paltry 2 mpg.

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            • minitnkr
              minitnkr commented
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              My old boss used to say "you give a dance, you gotta pay the band" when customers would complain about gas mileage of high performance cars. I've always considered my hi-perf. vehicles as entertainment, not transportation.
          • Stefee
            SMF Supporters
            • Feb 2023
            • 849
            • Stefan
            • Hemel Hempstead

            #7
            She is finito, a reasonably easy build with a few minor issues to sort out but pretty pleased with it.
            Thanks for the support and comments, more pickiest in completed build section.
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            • Jim R
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 15821
              • Jim
              • Shropshire

              #8
              That's a stunning model. Lovely build.

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