Exotics_Builder

Sunday the 16th, given that next Sunday is Easter. Still at Elmers.

trade 1 for 1? I plan on building a street 427 Cobra.

Have you actually built or started that kit? I have an unopened S/C like depicted in the second photo

Sounds like you have the "street" cobra kit with dual quads? That hood would not have a scoop. Also, if you are doing an S/C, the street cobra front and rear bumpers would be incorrect. versus

Something like that. But it didn't get very far

I interviewed Ernie Petit (for MCM) at the IHobby show in Chicago (actually Rosemont) where he discussed planning to resurrect these. At the time, the newly formed IMC (not to be confused with the original IMC) was working out licensing and other details. Not long after, he passed away and this all faded away.

They also did a curbside version. The one I have is full detail.

The one I have in the downstairs stash says 1996 on the box and the camper is in it.

This is the one I have. But I assume other reissues would follow that.

The 39 Wagon Rod version does NOT have the Corvette markings on it. I went down to the stash and confirmed it.

After not having a show since 2019, the event was back last weekend. 2023 Portland Roadster Show Flickr Album

The LT-5 your showing is the first use of that designation (2nd in the current LT engines) and was specifically built for the ZR-1. I did this some years ago, making a ZR-1500 pickup using the ZR-1 Vette Components. I can take some more detailed photos if you wish.

Variety of choices depending on what you want to do. Including a conversion kit to full detail a Fujimi.

I remember building the Aurora Sea Lab and giving a stash of my models built and unbuilt to my cousin as I was deeply engrossed in college. Be a nostalgic thing to do it again (photo found on web)

Got some Revell Chrome Spray Paint today.

I can check on what the tires look like on Firestone, Goodyear or Mickey Thompson. I have these remaining in the tire stash

Would love to find the hardtop. I was only able to find the convertible

For sure Model Factory Hiro offers this

Probably. Something akin to that shows up in photos of a lot of 32's.

What are what? The decals? 19 is a pinstripe. 7 thru 10 are license plate options. 6 is a smiley decal for the differential pumpkin. Apply as you want. Otherwise, not sure what you are specifically asking about.

As stated, but I will also use enamels selectively. I do have a dehydrator to help on dry time.

Was on my list until I got one over a year ago

The 2011 is a Gen5 and 2017 a Gen6. I would have to check, but there are some differences in the chassis, but likely not enough to be a big deal. The engine bays likely vary as the Gen5 hood does not fit the Gen6 body. Again, I'd have to check out the differences. The Gen6 is an LT with direct injection, not an LS as in the Gen5. I do know with a little work that the 2011 convertible can be fit to a Revell 2010 SS chassis and the engine would also be correct. Don't offhand know how easy to acquire one though. I was fortunate enough to get a few of the 2010 SS back when they were available, several from show/meeting raffles.

Contact Randy (assuming it is Model Builders Warehouse) and find out when he might be getting new stock.

Have not done it in quite a while, but no. Too heavy an aluminum and you won't be able to get the detail. Previously I've used older BMF that does not have a lot of adhesion. Another option would be thinner aluminum foil (got a roll at Costco years ago). I used Testor's clear liquid cement to fill. This is from Chief Joseph, himself, (Fireball ModelWorks) "Take a small piece of common kitchen foil-- the thin kind, not heavy-duty-- and place it over the emblem you want to copy. Using a soft pencil eraser, carefully press the foil over the emblem. This action should leave a finely-detailed impression of the emblem in the foil. Take the foil and flip it over. Mix up some epoxy and fill the depression with epoxy just until it's level. Let the epoxy cure (this could take a while ), and then carefully trim away the excess foil with a new #11 blade. The epoxy-backed foil emblem is now ready to use on the model."