tmathew1us Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I would think at least one of the companies would be doing a kit for the latest mid-engine corvette, but does anyone know for sure? I guess we'll get a look at the racing version this weekend at Daytona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 There will be 1/24 diecasts available soon, if not already, in yellow and blue. I'm keeping my eyes open for a blue one. Yah, I know, that's not what you asked about, but sometimes you have to work with what you can get. And many of us have discovered that at least some diecasts are actually pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 i would almost guarantee that there will eventually be a kit. It'll be too popular a subject to ignore. Although, the number of Corvette kits seems to shrink from generation to generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 11:20 AM, iamsuperdan said: i would almost guarantee that there will eventually be a kit. It'll be too popular a subject to ignore. Although, the number of Corvette kits seems to shrink from generation to generation. Without a doubt, since we have Camaros, Challengers and Mustangs - Corvette is practically a guarantee. I think the interest in the latest version will reverse the lackluster passion for the last 4 generations. Since this is the first Corvette since the Mako Shark era that doesn't look like it was designed by a committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I always chuckle when I think of the irony of a die cast metal Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 At least this one is made in metal, aluminum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmathew1us Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 I just thought there would have been an announcement by now, as Revell has the license from GM for Corvette, or at least they did for the C7. Maybe with all the changes at Revell the model is delayed. But I would think Corvette would be one of their most popular sellers for modern American cars, and the mid-engine C8 has generated a lot of excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 13 hours ago, tmathew1us said: I just thought there would have been an announcement by now, as Revell has the license from GM for Corvette, or at least they did for the C7. Maybe with all the changes at Revell the model is delayed. But I would think Corvette would be one of their most popular sellers for modern American cars, and the mid-engine C8 has generated a lot of excitement. Maybe a note to Revell will answer your questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Personally, I'm fine with any of the model companies taking their time to do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said: Personally, I'm fine with any of the model companies taking their time to do it right. This. That way no one will complain when it finally comes out...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 minute ago, DukeE said: This. That way no one will complain when it finally comes out...? Nah, they're still going to complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Richard Bartrop said: Nah, they're still going to complain. Not here! Everyone will have sat in one and measured it by then anyway. How can you criticize something you haven't seen?? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, DukeE said: Not here! Everyone will have sat in one and measured it by then anyway. How can you criticize something you haven't seen?? ? You can do anything, if you believe in yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I believe this subject has come up before. Seems that someone commented that one of the 3D printer companies had a couple different versions available. One was full detail and very expensive. The other had no interior and was therefore less expensive. I have no idea how to find that thread,maybe someone else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, misterNNL said: I believe this subject has come up before. Seems that someone commented that one of the 3D printer companies had a couple different versions available. One was full detail and very expensive. The other had no interior and was therefore less expensive. I have no idea how to find that thread,maybe someone else does. Here ya go Mr. Woodruff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Welcome to Detroit! http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/news/2020-c8-corvette-wheels-jacked-car-left-on-blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 What kind of dummy spends this kind of money on a vehicle, and doesn't get a set of wheel locks? A full set of wheel locks from GM is $80 CDN. We add them to pretty much every GM product we buy here at work; and every other make for that matter, and guess what? Have had no wheel thefts since doing that. Now if only there was an easy catalytic converter lock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: What kind of dummy spends this kind of money on a vehicle, and doesn't get a set of wheel locks? A full set of wheel locks from GM is $80 CDN. We add them to pretty much every GM product we buy here at work; and every other make for that matter, and guess what? Have had no wheel thefts since doing that. I read that it was a GM employee, parked a test car overnight on the street. Not a private owner, just a pre production test car... Edited January 28, 2020 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 16 hours ago, DukeE said: Here ya go Mr. Woodruff I just knew someone on the forums would know how to find it! Thanks DukE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I read that it was a GM employee, parked a test car overnight on the street. Not a private owner, just a pre production test car... Lol. GM needs to improve their hiring process for test drivers. First two go for drinks then decide to race these things. Now one is parking the pre-production cars in unsecured areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) Don't forget stuffing one into oncoming traffic on PCH in the hills. Sentient crash test dummies and concomitant judgement skills Edited January 28, 2020 by DukeE forgot photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflyer Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 There is a company that sells on Facebook that already has a 3D printed slot car version of the C8.R available in multiple scales. I have one on order and will post pics as soon as its received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'm in no hurry.I haven't built a C7 yet. Nor have I got a Ford GT or a Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other Mike S. Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Round 2 got the promo contract from GM on the last C7. Revell screwed the pooch on that one from what I've read on here. Hopefully, R2 will get the promo contract again and we'll see a C8 promo/model kit later this year. If not, unless Revell is ready to surprise us with a huge bombshell C8 release in the next few months, I think it will be some time before we see any plastic kits of the mid engine Vette. Edited February 5, 2020 by the other Mike S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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