Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I started out trying to replicate exactly the $3.5million `67 L88 Corvette that sold at Barrett Jackson last January. Did I pull it off? It`s hard to believe, but this project started way back in March of last year. I started my work in progress thread on this forum last April. So I am finally calling this "finished." There was plenty of modification on this build. The wheels were fabricated and cast. As far as I know, there are no other 1/12 scale versions of the `67 style rally wheel, die cast or otherwise. The exhaust from the manifold to the exhaust tips was fabricated using metal tubing and one-off cast resin mufflers. And of course, the L-88 intake, overflow reservoir, and radiator were all fabricated or modified to match the 1:1 car. The typical (for me) coolant hoses, alternator wiring, and relay wiring were added. I am not sure what that square box is on the drivers side inner fender, but it was scratch built from sheet styrene and hook-up wires. Chassis markings, auction stickers, and the battery labels were printed based on reference pictures I have of the 1:1 car. I had a really hard time capturing the red color on this one for some reason. i must have taken over 100 washed out, blurry pictures until I got some decent ones. So let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 More pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful work David!!!! The only thing I see is the lack of a black wash in the wiper vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Wow!! This is beautiful David. I think you did an outstanding job on this one. I would be very proud of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Fantastic replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Super nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymdlr Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Award winner right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful build, nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thats really sharp. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Stunning build David, excellent pictures too, well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Wow this is stunning, beautiful paint and those wheels look sharp.. Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Absolutely beautiful! The interior is one of the nicest I ever saw on a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful paint and finish ! I like....alot engine detailing looks spot on Well done Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Stunning work! That red paint is outstanding. RE-SALE RED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Awesome. Great work on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful build, very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserable Soul Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Next time show pics of the actual model .....oh wait ! My bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks again everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Another masterpiece, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzwizz24 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Yeah I say you pulled it off alright! Beautifully done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Thanks again everyone. For those of you who haven`t seen it, here is the real car on the auction block. It was an exciting moment to watch. I believe up until that time, it was a Barrett Jackson record. It was a 1 of 1 red on red L88: Edited January 25, 2015 by Hawk312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 So where are the keys? There is no way that is a model. Just kidding. That is over the top excellent craftsmanship David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Stunning. Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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