1990-2001 Lamborghini Diablo

Bob Hall
Cool 😎!

Christian W
It looks like this Biablo is not a masterpiece by AMT. The rear lights looking really strange and the molding lines are present 😄 I looks like the fittings are not really the best. I think you did the very best out of it. The color choice is quite interessting and yourt paintjob is great! I'd fix the stance of the wheels. That's the first thing which hits the eyeballs. Maybe add some black details (window frames e.g.) too.

I always was curios, how this cars of this set will look like. Now I see one of it and the Countach in another gallery of you.

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The Lamborghin Diablo was launched in 1990 as the successor to the iconic Lamborghini Countach. Chrysler bought Lamborghini in 1987 and the Diablo was developed under their stewardship. The Diablo name came from the Spanish word for "Devil". Like the Countach before it, the Diablo shape was penned by Marcello Gandini. The design elements included the slant front end, steeply raked windscreen and scissors doors. However, the final design was refined by Chrysler's studio in the USA, smoothened all sharp edges and corners, improved cooling and aerodynamics.

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Stellantis which owns both Chrysler and Alfa Romeo influenced the taillight design, the Lamborghini Diablo taillight is almost identical to the Alfa Romeo. I am told there is also a difference in how taillights are designed in Europe vs. USA. In the AMT Super Car set the Diablo has a full engine with dual radiators while the Countach is only a top and bottom mold of an engine. The AMT models had a lot of flashing and places that were difficult to separate from the sprues. The plastic seemed a bit softer than other models that I have built recently. The painted wheel fit to the axel on the Countach was not good, while the Diablo had two-part wheels - an outer chrome and an inner painted that was better. It was interesting how two relatively similar cars could be quite different in scale, design and fit.
Thank you, Bob Hall and Christian W, for your comments.

Christian W
Thank you for your answers 🙂 I like both Lamborghini for sure. If I could afford it, a countach would sit in my barn or I'd reconstruct my house to keep a look on it while watching TV *gigle*

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The contrast in performance and handling between the Countach and the Diablo is a reflection of the evolution in automotive engineering and design philosophy during their respective eras. While the Countach remained a raw and unfiltered expression of speed and agility, the Diablo introduced a more sophisticated and user-friendly approach.

The Countach is remembered for its wild and demanding nature, appealing to those looking for an unadulterated driving challenge. The Diablo, on the other hand, opened up the realm of high-performance driving to a broader audience without diluting the essence of what makes a Lamborghini special.

Bob Hall
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My favorite childhood memories of the famous Lamborghini !

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David Orr
How sneaky of you to pretend that you've got a Lambo parked in front of your garage 🙂 . I really need to start doing some forced perspective shots of my models. Much more interesting than just sticking them on a plain background.

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David Orr it is fun to do those shots. Unfortunately, the lighting was not so good. For my birthday my wife bought me a lighted photo booth. My recent builds have that stark white background, but no shadows. I will have to come up with some background images to make them more interesting. Be well my modeling friend.