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I was convinced i had one of these, but I checked my inventory and shelves but no luck. Guess i am going to have to order one.

Wikipedia says: The Chevrolet Corvette C6.R is a grand tourer racing car built by Pratt Miller and Chevrolet for competition in endurance racing. It is a replacement for the Corvette C5-R racing car, applying the body style of the new C6 generation Chevrolet Corvette as well as improvements to increase the speed and reliability on the track. Since its debut in 2005, it has continued on from the previous dominance of the C5-R in its racing class with multiple American Le Mans Series championships and race wins in the Le Mans Series, FIA GT Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Model wise Jada and BBurago have made 1/24 scale diecast and Braha made a plastic model without interior. As typical for Jada models the wheels are oversized and too bright so I removed the bodies and sprayed the wheels with a darker metallic color. Though the photo looks darker than it should I am much more comfortable with the wheels. Overall, they are a good addition to my racing Corvette collection.

I have the kit, and your build is a very good incentive. Very well done.

I suggest you contact Fantom Works in Norfolk. Dan Short has lots of models in his office so it seems he has an interest and could offer you some suggestions.

Corvettes were no strangers to the drag strips, but these may be stretching the imagination a bit. Pro Mod - Danbury Mint Funny Car - JADA

Thanks for sharing the Cobras. I was not aware that Welly had reissued their 427 SCs in different colors so ordered a white one.

I was not looking for this 1/24 Danbury Mint Corvette when I found it and was really impressed. I ordered it and am convinced it is one of the best models from Danbury Mint in this scale.

Attended a model show near Washington DC and got lucky with these 3. L to R An AMT 1964 Corvette convertible built but not bad and will be restored. A Welly Pontiac 1969 Judge. A Franklin Mint 1960 Corvair. My Dad was a Corvair fan so this was special to me.

I was almost going to ask you Helmut about 2025 releases when I came across this post and links. Thank so much for posting this update.

All are impressive builds. Thank you for sharing them with us.

I've been away from the board for several months but recently was able to pick up these. A Buick Riviera by Maisto labeled as 1/26. A 1963 black on black Corvette Sting Ray promo by Revell. A 1967 Corvette Franklin Mint half and half, a holy grail find. A 2005 Corvette promo by unknown maker.

Danbury Mint Purple People Eater

Just want you to know how much I appreciate your sharing your work and accomplishments in 2024.

Yeah, what Trevor said. 🙂

Great project choice.

That red really pops and the build is super well done.

Beautiful job!

The wooden TR58 actually was finished at one time but over the years the paint cracked and came off in large chunks and I have not gotten it rebuilt. Just found a couple of photos.

Thank you for the link Matt.

Good question. The answer is I did not but I did collect the drawings. Scale drawings is an interesting topic and may be worth a separate topic. I wonder if they would have any value to the 3D folks.

Mark, the wire wheels were based upon the first release of the AMT Cobra kit. They were the only thing available at the time.

In the mail. LeMans-Porsche-Penske, right up my alley.? 2023 BBurago 1/24 Porsche 993.

I understood Paul did the casting. Not sure who did the master though.

A beautiful accomplishment.

Thank you for sharing your WIP and completed photos. Very well done indeed.