VX Model Kits - Lambo Doors, Lowered, & Astral

Hi,
Just wanted to share with you my latest fun with VX's...
I recently finished 3 Tamiya Model VX Kits.

1. My VX... It closely resembles my own VX, with one addition... I wanted to see what a NACA Duct would look like on the hood.

2. Lambo Door VX... I know a lot of people have wanted to see what Lambo doors would look like on a VX... well, HERE IT IS!!!

3. Pimped VX... I lowered the 1/32 scale model and custom painted it with a Champaign/Silver-Pearl... GEORGEOUS in the sunlight!

I built these as a test-bed for possible real VX modifications.
My next model is going to have Gull Wing doors (Delorean style)...

Special thanks to Anita, who helped me acquire 2 of the models!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...VX_Model_5.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...VX_Model_2.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...Lambo_VX_1.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...Lambo_VX_3.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...Lambo_VX_4.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...Lambo_VX_5.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...wered_VX_1.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...wered_VX_4.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...wered_VX_2.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...l_Models_1.jpg

---JIM---

A colleague recently obtained the complete drawing set or plans on a cd to make your own lambo door hinges. Interested ?

I am. I think it looks great.

looks a bit hard to get out...with the lambo doors

SilverBullet...All the models look great but the lowered All silver......BAAAAAD AZZZZZ ! ! !

a silly question perhaps...would lambo doors even work with VX given their weight? i am afraid to think whether windows will work :) also....can the door be opened as lambo AND in the regular fashion or it is "either...or" situation?

I've only done a little research on Lambo doors, but yes.. the weight can be supported and the doors would only work vertically with this mod. Many companies sell kits for larger SUVs like Hummers and Escalades.
See the below link for some pics of other kits:
http://www.wickedbodies.net/Lambo-Door-Gallery.htm
As for the windows working.... well, um... that's another story.

After I cut the doors out of the body and held them in place, I noticed how big they were and how akward(sp?) it would be to get in or out. I really think that the Gull Wing option would be the best. The doors would NOT get in the way, and in my opinion would look WAY better. I can't wait to build that model next...

---JIM---

Excellent work, Jim. Now I see why you wanted more models... ;)

Jim, do you need more?

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet75

I've only done a little research on Lambo doors, but yes.. the weight can be supported and the doors would only work vertically with this mod. Many companies sell kits for larger SUVs like Hummers and Escalades.
See the below link for some pics of other kits:
http://www.wickedbodies.net/Lambo-Door-Gallery.htm
As for the windows working.... well, um... that's another story.

After I cut the doors out of the body and held them in place, I noticed how big they were and how akward(sp?) it would be to get in or out. I really think that the Gull Wing option would be the best. The doors would NOT get in the way, and in my opinion would look WAY better. I can't wait to build that model next...

---JIM---

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as cool as gullwings are...i dont think ull be able to park in a parking-lot and open teh door....

Alas, I doubt gull wings will hold the weight of the door :(

I agree getting in is not so easy as this movie shows.:

http://www.lsd-doors.de/content/50_D..._beifahrer.wmv

Too cool, they look great! Can I mail you mine and you can make them for me and paint them? :) I have no time...

nice models. they are phat azz hell yo!

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Originally Posted by Anita

Jim, do you need more?

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Anita, Do you HAVE more?
I just saw this... lol

Silly... i think i may have a few down in my VX warehouse! ;)

I want a VX model!!

nice job! they all look great.

-jose

I built mine a couple years ago and had it sitting on my monitor here at work afterwards. Came in one morning to find it in pieces all over my desk. My office was clean and my trashcan moved, so I know it was the cleaners who destroyed it. I wouldnt have cared had they at least left a note saying "we did it, sorry!".

Jerks.