Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Original Monogram kit from ’78, built out-of-the-box. Tamiya lacquers for the exterior colors. Vinyl for the red pinstripes on the body and wheels, I had to make new decals for the doors, and license plates. The hood spear is a painted decal I made to match the silver paint on the lower section. Took about three and a half weeks. There are some inaccuracies, and a few poor fitting parts, but all in all, a fun build. Here is a link if you want to see the WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57576 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just in time for Indy! Nice job, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just in time for Indy! Nice job, Mark. Thanks Art, that was the plan, (after I started it and realized the time frame...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Stunning stuff, superb craftsmanship. What's inside the hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Stunning stuff, superb craftsmanship. What's inside the hatch? Nothing opens except the hood, and what's under it is pretty weak on detail. While it should have the opening rear hatch, the kit builds as a fixed window version. And thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Stunning stuff, superb craftsmanship. What's inside the hatch? Technically, the word "hatch" doesn't apply here, as only the '82 Collector Editions came from GM with a working hatch. Immediately behind the seats you'll find three compartments with lids that are flush with the rest of the surface. The compartment behind the driver's seat contains the battery. The rest of the area below the glass is mostly carpeted storage space & two factory radio speakers. The contents of the storage area can be hidden by cover that operates about the same way as an old fashioned widow shade on a dowel, but it will help keep that carpet from fading. Edited May 21, 2012 by Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I was wondering about the white fabric behind the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I was wondering about the white fabric behind the seats. It's just carpet (see the pic of the red interior I posted). Don't know why GM felt that was a neat styling element, but kudos to Mark for sweating the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Very Very Nice!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Fantastic build, Mark! This is my favorite pace car of all time. I was kind of surprised at the lack of detail and occasional poor-fitting parts (glass, spoiler), but now that you've overcome all the annoyances, this looks like it should be sitting in a showroom. As i mentioned during the build-up, the red trim on the wheels is what really sells it, since they're hard to replicate without some innovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodie_83 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 ^This. I love the red trim on the wheels...big selling point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 ok, so what are the seat belt-ish looking straps behind the seats for? Cargo tiedowns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 ok, so what are the seat belt-ish looking straps behind the seats for? Cargo tiedowns? I think they are to help secure the T-Top roof panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) ok, so what are the seat belt-ish looking straps behind the seats for? Cargo tiedowns? Mark's correct. They're restraints which allowed you to secure your t-tops in the cargo area if you chose to take them off. Mine were mirrored, so when I took them off, I usually left them on the couch to avoid any scratches to the top surface. Edited May 21, 2012 by Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I think they are to help secure the T-Top roof panels. Makes sense. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 A very good looking build!,as for the inaccurasies i think i read somewhere long ago that the1/8 65'vette chassis and other parts were modified in areas and used on the 78'vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Nice work! Looks real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Beautiful ! ! ! Flawless ! ! ! Looks very much 1:1 IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Fantastic Mark, Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 that's a beauty - I should build the one I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Are you sure that is not a 1:1 ? Very nice Mark, I could have sworn you posted the real thing and not a model! I always liked this year for some reason and you have done it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Most excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Well this one is cool build, even if the kit wasn't top quality, you managed to turn it into Show Winner. Paint job is so shiny and smooth, I like the details all over also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnS Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Killer model. The stance, the shine, the quality are all top class. I love the photos too. A classy Vette all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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