1hobby1 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I used to build model cars when I was younger (11-12 years old) and have not touched one since. I really want to start making models again, making them look more realistic, so I will consider this to be my first model car ( I am 22 now). I had no idea how large the model building community was until I began doing research after starting this build! The amount of detail, hours, and fun put in by some of the users on this forum is amazing! Hopefully one day my models will come out that good! Until then it will take a lot of practice! As I said this is really my first true model car build so the quality is no where near what all of the users post here. I am aware their are many details missing as well as the paint being far from perfect( I am also open to any advice!). This was a fun learning experience while putting it together and I can not wait to start another. Anyways here it is an out of box kit of Revells 1978 corvette. Sorry for the sideways pictures Thanks for looking! Edited September 7, 2014 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Nice job welcome to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks a whole lot better than my first model did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Welcome........ super clean....... great paint job....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Nice job Steve. Welcome back to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf75 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Welcome back to the hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Nice clean build. Good job. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Welcome....Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks pretty darn good for being model #1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks great for a starter model! Hope to see more finished models later. You'll get this in due time after being on here for a while, but hurry and get the side mirrors on before Harry P. sees this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 A good first build! Welcome to the community! I hope you keep building and posting your pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks great for a starter model! Hope to see more finished models later. You'll get this in due time after being on here for a while, but hurry and get the side mirrors on before Harry P. sees this model. Thank you everyone!! As for the side mirrors I knew that would be the most obvious to point out ..... Haha I must have thrown them out by accident! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That came out about 10x as nice as my first model. Keep at it....every model is a learning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That looks great. Keep at it and you'll pass me by your third attempt. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Super nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Very nice first build. Welcome to the site and by the way this site is good at answering any questions you may have when your building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'm still "new" (again) myself, and I think it looks great. While I want to get all the details and fine stuff perfect, right now I'm shooting for the "looks great setting on the shelf from three feet away" effect. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Nice job Steve, lots of detail on the interior. Overall very nice for the first time out in years. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Nice, especially for a 'first.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm still "new" (again) myself, and I think it looks great. While I want to get all the details and fine stuff perfect, right now I'm shooting for the "looks great setting on the shelf from three feet away" effect. Dale Here's some advice I've been giving new modelers as well as modelers who've been out of the hobby for some time: Don't rely on box art for accurate reference material. Use the internet - it provides some of the best reference pictures you could ask for. This pertains more to the OP's build, but it helps make a point. Here's a 1:1 '78 Corvette engine bay. "Detail" starts with small things like noticing the number of shades of black you can spot just in the engine bay as well as other important colors, such as the engine, valve covers etc. Shots like this also help confirm where things go (dipstick location etc) and may inspire you to make or adapt more detailed items (A/C lines, vacuum lines). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 super job on the vette !!!! and you're going to love this forum !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! welcome aboard !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Monty : thank you for your advice! I will keep that in mind! my dad actually owns a 78 vette that's why I made this model. Thank you everyone else! appreciate all the comments from all of you! I already love this forum. I come on here all the time and just admire the experienced builds as well as read up on loads of advice etc. Luckily I have been practicing painting on old body's I stripped and I can't wait to make another! Edited September 10, 2014 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Monty's posting reminds me, I'm impressed that you didn't make the mistake of painting the engine Chevy Orange. But, since your dad owns one, you obviously knew the correct color. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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