[Motorhead]

Wow. Top notch work again. Simply outstanding! Bravo!

 

[raidou]

Those headlights look so fantastic thaaat... I'm a little hesitant to bring this up but looking at pictures, I could have sworn the headlight shape is slightly different on the face-lifted version compared to the earlier model Quattroportes. They appear to be slightly pointier along the bottom, inner portion of the headlights compared to earlier models, which appear a bit more squared off in that area... is that just me??

You're absolutely right! But "slightly different" is the point here. The changes are so minimal that it would be hard to work it out in scale visibly but mean a lot of effort.
And it would afford new lamp covers as well. So I decided to keep the old shape here.
It's a hybrid of early and late version anyway with that grille and interior (here were also some changes made with the facelift) so I just concentrate on enhancing the overall appearance, not on every single detail as usual.

 

[AnthoNYC]

Nice work so far raidou, your custom models have always been astonishing to view as you did them step by step, I remember how you did your girlfriends BMW convertible in such great detail it even had the cellphone

anyways great job!

 

[604]

...so I just concentrate on enhancing the overall appearance, not on every single detail as usual.

I think you've more than accomplished that here raidou! The headlights do look spectacular anyway. The original hotwheels model is average at best but this one is looking amazing as always.

So... waiting on a Q7 V12 TDI from you now

 

[diecastcity]

state of the art ...just amazing and thanks for sharing with us man.

 

[T1000]

I'm usualy against drugs but I see that in your case they do a fantastic job

 

[supercars]

Unbelievable work! Simply amazing.

 

[raidou]

WHEW! It needed the complete sunday at the workbench but I could get a large step ahead...

After I copied the whole work for the other side, I primed the complete interior with matte white and then I airbrushed it in Avorio (self mixed from Revell #301 and #314).
Carpet in Deep Blue (self mixed as well) and wood trim Vavona (Revell #382) were added and then it came to the detail. I was a bit scared to do the seat piping, because black on bright ground doesn't pardon any fault.

After having a drink (or some more

) to calm down my nerves I gave it a try.
The result is not 'state of the art' but I'm quite satisfied.

Just have a look...

Once again the poor basis:

...the set targed...:

...and the result:

Now I hope it won't last too long til I can show you the finished car finally.

 

[Der Stig]

:tongue4:

:tongue4:

Beautiful interior, raidou.

I can't wait to see the finished project.

 

[S40]

The interior is really beautiful. I always like your wood trim. Thanks for posting that tutorial, I've done your style of wood trim on quite a few of my models.

 

[simondc07]

Sensational interior, I can't believe that Hot Wheels were so lazy. The interior is one of the hallmarks of the Quattroporte. This model will look unbelievable once completed - great work

 

[AnthoNYC]

Interior is stunning

 

[MajorChipHazard]

Holy cow,thats an awesome interior.Looks just like the real thing :tongue4:

 

[Gavin]

wow...what a transformation.

The standard Hot Wheels interior is so boring.

 

[Ivaylo]

That's a huge improvement!

 

[b-ry89]

The interior is simply amazing....much better than the standard interior.

 

[cyrus43]

WHOA!! that is insanely good!! Like really. You deserve a Nobel prize!! Wheels decided yet?

 

[MIY]

just love your threads
what can I say?
nice job, as usual

 

[raidou]

Again I worked on it the whole Sunday and it's 95% done.

Today's work:
- brake discs adjusted to fit in the new rims, then painted
- calipers painted dark blue
- rims painted (they look a bit odd on the pics, don't know why

)
- doors attached, mirrors painted and attached
- headliner painted
- interior and undercarriage re-assembled, wheels mounted
- details like door handles and side indicators painted
- window trim cut from BMF and applied
- exhausts cut from a brass tube, painted chrome silver and attached

Much effort but it was worth it. Though it can't deny its derivation (doglegs and closed back doors and trunk still tell the low-budget source) it doesn't need to hide in second row of the cabinet anymore.

Still missing are fine mesh and the foglamps in the front bumper and window panes for the front doors. For both I need to wait for the ordered material.

 

[S40]

The grille alone makes this model stand out miles from the standard version. I love that interior! You can do a photo shoot with other black/tan luxury sedans now!