Hi everyone. Just wanted to share the good news. I finally finished building my Lamborghini Diablo. Just so you are aware, these kits take patience and skill so you better be prepared to spend all your free time. It took me a WHOPPIN' 25 minutes from start to finish but it could take you longer if you're not familiar with the snap-on hardware. I recommend avoiding the glue-on pieces as it takes MUCH more patience and not to mention time. After all, who needs to spend over an hour of their lifetime on one kitcar? Sheesh! Here's some pics of my new baby.
This is a shot of the body shell with the pre-hinged doors, trunk, and engine lid. That was a bonus because it could take up to an extra 9-10 minutes to do that yourself. Phew, I'm glad I wasn't the guy who had to do all that work.
This is a pic of the chassis, interior, V12 engine and wing all installed. Keep in mind, although the transition from the first pic to this one seems quick and simple, it isn't. This is after a whole 18 minutes. I know, you're probably wondering "how does he do it?". It's simple...focus, focus, focus.
Ok, this was the final step to completing the kit. The wheels! These are massive! The front's are 2 x 1 cm and the rear's are...get this...2 x 1.5 cm!!!! A lot of rubber! (sorry for the blurred pic)
And finally after all the blood, sweat, and tears it's complete! One heck of a nice car if you ask me. Now that I'm familiar with it's components, I'd feel safe to say that the next time I build one it would probably take me under the 20 minute mark! Yes it's true! Practice, practice, practice! Thanks for your time.
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Tigger Member
Posts: 4368 From: Flint, MI USA Registered: Sep 2000
I'm working on a Diablo kit myself. I bought it a long time ago and it came in a maroon/brownish color so I want to disassemble it and paint it orange. Someday it will get done. Your post has given me new inspiration to get started on my dream.... Thank You.
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rogergarrison Member
Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
I dont think doing the full size one will quite as ez
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Originally posted by FLASHY: Hi everyone. Just wanted to share the good news. I finally finished building my Lamborghini Diablo. Just so you are aware, these kits take patience and skill so you better be prepared to spend all your free time. It took me a WHOPPIN' 25 minutes from start to finish but it could take you longer if you're not familiar with the snap-on hardware. I recommend avoiding the glue-on pieces as it takes MUCH more patience and not to mention time. After all, who needs to spend over an hour of their lifetime on one kitcar? Sheesh! Here's some pics of my new baby.
This is a shot of the body shell with the pre-hinged doors, trunk, and engine lid. That was a bonus because it could take up to an extra 9-10 minutes to do that yourself. Phew, I'm glad I wasn't the guy who had to do all that work.
This is a pic of the chassis, interior, V12 engine and wing all installed. Keep in mind, although the transition from the first pic to this one seems quick and simple, it isn't. This is after a whole 18 minutes. I know, you're probably wondering "how does he do it?". It's simple...focus, focus, focus.
Ok, this was the final step to completing the kit. The wheels! These are massive! The front's are 2 x 1 cm and the rear's are...get this...2 x 1.5 cm!!!! A lot of rubber! (sorry for the blurred pic)
And finally after all the blood, sweat, and tears it's complete! One heck of a nice car if you ask me. Now that I'm familiar with it's components, I'd feel safe to say that the next time I build one it would probably take me under the 20 minute mark! Yes it's true! Practice, practice, practice! Thanks for your time.
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FLASHY Member
Posts: 1079 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Feb 2001
Voytek: Luckily it wasn't a fiero chassis to work with so there was no stretching involved. I know there's still some detailing involved...it's a never ending project. You know, one of "those" kinda kits. Sheesh!
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JSocha Member
Posts: 3522 From: Felton, MN, USA Registered: Apr 2001
I should get my donor Fiero frame out of the crate and go out and purchase a Diablo kit at Wall Mart and put the Fiero frame side to side with the Diablo and see how much plastic melting would be involved to stretch the frame if needed.
I wonder if I can use the extra plastic that comes with either kit in the crate to cut costs and if it would be worth it.
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Cheever3000 Member
Posts: 12398 From: The Man from Tallahassee Registered: Aug 2001
ok, here a semi serious post, do they make a Fiero model kit, or replica? might be fun to build in the little spare time i have.(be dont in 3 years) Myke
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Cheever3000 Member
Posts: 12398 From: The Man from Tallahassee Registered: Aug 2001
Hey Brandon, I'm not sure if we're having anymore meetings this year. Too many fieros going into hybernation. But if we did I don't think I'd bring my kit...I don't wanna make you all look bad.
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Brandon86SE Member
Posts: 586 From: Calgary, AB, Canada Registered: Aug 2001
ah, so we're gonna end up going to the once a month at Schanks or wherever again? Either way it's all good. Some of us are able to tough it out all winter! hope to cya soon!
