EM822B EIDOLON 1/43 Lamborghini Countach LP400 1974 Head Lamp open Red
$315.00
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■Product Description
This is the "Lamborghini Countach LP400 1974 Headlamp Open" produced as a 1/43 scale handmade model car by "EIDOLON".
Model Description
This model faithfully reproduces the "Lamborghini Countach LP400" with its retractable headlights, an iconic gimmick of 1970s supercars, popped up.
Since our founding, we have produced numerous Countach model cars. From the late 2010s, we revised the prototype design and have been developing products using the second generation prototype. We have pursued a finish that is closer to the actual car by improving the accuracy of the proportions and increasing the resolution of each part. This product was also produced based on that second generation prototype.
Our 1/43 model cars are resin proportion models, so they do not have gimmicks such as opening doors or headlights. However, this time we focused on reproducing the LP400's unique "pop-up headlight state" in high resolution. Retractable headlights are one of the most challenging aspects of scale modeling. When incorporating an opening and closing mechanism, the gap between the body and the lid (top cover) and the thickness of the parts tend to compromise realism. This issue is especially pronounced in 1/43 scale. Therefore, in this product, we have only represented the "open state," paying close attention to the size of the plated reflector and clear lens, the expression of light, and the shape of the housing. In addition, we have adopted specifications that can be considered standard for our model cars, such as precise panel lines, mirror-finish paintwork, careful fitting of windows and window frames, and wheels that have been replaced with white metal castings instead of brass machined prototypes. Many people will remember the scene during the supercar boom when cheers erupted just at the sight of a Countach's headlights opening. We hope that you will be able to relive that nostalgic moment with this model car.
Vehicle Description
In the late 1970s, a "supercar boom" swept Japan, captivating boys across the country. At the heart of this boom were the Ferrari 512BB and the Lamborghini Countach. Both were full-fledged supercars with 12-cylinder engines mounted behind the cockpit, but the Countach's form, designed by Marcello Gandini during his time at Bertone, was more like a wedge than a wedge shape. It had an impact that surpassed even the 512BB.
The Countach prototype was unveiled at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. Its shocking design became a topic of conversation even in Italy, a leading country in automotive technology, and it's understandable that the car's name means "surprise" in the Italian dialect.
It was finally put into mass production in 1974, but it is said to have had problems such as insufficient body rigidity and difficulties in engine cooling. This was probably the price to pay for realizing its "surprise" form.
After its release, the car underwent continuous improvements, mainly in response to demands from the American market, such as stricter emissions regulations and crash safety standards, and production continued until 1990. Furthermore, Lamborghini itself was not financially stable, and its parent company changed several times, so production continued with mainly minor changes rather than a full model change.
Due to these circumstances, the early LP400, which was the closest to the prototype, was quickly re-evaluated and remains overwhelmingly popular to this day. This model is based on that early LP400 and reproduces the appearance with the retractable headlights, which were called "hidden lights" at the time, popped up.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Makeup
Item No: EM822B
Contents/Accessories: *Acrylic base and clear cover included
Scale: 1/43
JAN: 4570104431520
EM822B EIDOLON 1/43 Lamborghini Countach LP400 1974 Head Lamp open Red
$315.00
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Product Weight: 0.41 kg
This is the "Lamborghini Countach LP400 1974 Headlamp Open" produced as a 1/43 scale handmade model car by "EIDOLON".
Model Description
This model faithfully reproduces the "Lamborghini Countach LP400" with its retractable headlights, an iconic gimmick of 1970s supercars, popped up.
Since our founding, we have produced numerous Countach model cars. From the late 2010s, we revised the prototype design and have been developing products using the second generation prototype. We have pursued a finish that is closer to the actual car by improving the accuracy of the proportions and increasing the resolution of each part. This product was also produced based on that second generation prototype.
Our 1/43 model cars are resin proportion models, so they do not have gimmicks such as opening doors or headlights. However, this time we focused on reproducing the LP400's unique "pop-up headlight state" in high resolution. Retractable headlights are one of the most challenging aspects of scale modeling. When incorporating an opening and closing mechanism, the gap between the body and the lid (top cover) and the thickness of the parts tend to compromise realism. This issue is especially pronounced in 1/43 scale. Therefore, in this product, we have only represented the "open state," paying close attention to the size of the plated reflector and clear lens, the expression of light, and the shape of the housing. In addition, we have adopted specifications that can be considered standard for our model cars, such as precise panel lines, mirror-finish paintwork, careful fitting of windows and window frames, and wheels that have been replaced with white metal castings instead of brass machined prototypes. Many people will remember the scene during the supercar boom when cheers erupted just at the sight of a Countach's headlights opening. We hope that you will be able to relive that nostalgic moment with this model car.
Vehicle Description
In the late 1970s, a "supercar boom" swept Japan, captivating boys across the country. At the heart of this boom were the Ferrari 512BB and the Lamborghini Countach. Both were full-fledged supercars with 12-cylinder engines mounted behind the cockpit, but the Countach's form, designed by Marcello Gandini during his time at Bertone, was more like a wedge than a wedge shape. It had an impact that surpassed even the 512BB.
The Countach prototype was unveiled at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. Its shocking design became a topic of conversation even in Italy, a leading country in automotive technology, and it's understandable that the car's name means "surprise" in the Italian dialect.
It was finally put into mass production in 1974, but it is said to have had problems such as insufficient body rigidity and difficulties in engine cooling. This was probably the price to pay for realizing its "surprise" form.
After its release, the car underwent continuous improvements, mainly in response to demands from the American market, such as stricter emissions regulations and crash safety standards, and production continued until 1990. Furthermore, Lamborghini itself was not financially stable, and its parent company changed several times, so production continued with mainly minor changes rather than a full model change.
Due to these circumstances, the early LP400, which was the closest to the prototype, was quickly re-evaluated and remains overwhelmingly popular to this day. This model is based on that early LP400 and reproduces the appearance with the retractable headlights, which were called "hidden lights" at the time, popped up.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Makeup
Item No: EM822B
Contents/Accessories: *Acrylic base and clear cover included
Scale: 1/43
JAN: 4570104431520