1/8 1969 Corvette C3 finally done

[mad mike]

Hello everyone,

 

a long, long time ago I posted the WIP of my C3 here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/45463-1969-corvette-c3-wip/

It's a heavily modified Monogram kit. During the build, the windscreen got damaged by solvent leaking through the masking tape and it took me a while to make a new one.

On top of that I wanted to fit "bullet" style rear lights and had to make them first, which took quite a while too. But I think it was worth the wait, what do you guys say?

Big hello to everyone who commented on my WIP all that time ago!

 

[Toast]

Amazing!

[ChrisR]

Awesome!!

[maysula]

Wow Wow Wow !!! Looking good is an understatement

 

[jeffs396]

Mmmmm, TASTY !!!

[bowtie1]

All I can say that is ONE HELL OF A BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You sir have talent!!! Jeffro.

[disabled modeler]

WOW...!  I thought it was a real car at first....just simply beautiful work..!

Id like to try some large scale kits but cant find or afford the ones Id like to try out.

Edited March 13, 2016 by disabled modeler

[heinz74]

whow..that's some build there!..miles away from the original kit..

have you got some photo's of the engine and drivetrain..(fahrwerk und bremsen?hinterachse und getriebe..usw)...?

[Hawk312]

That is unbelievable! I can`t imagine the amount of work that took to revert back to a `69. Where did the tires come from?

[mad mike]

Thank you, everyone!

@ Mark: I heard that Revell is going to re-issue the C2 in 1/8 later this year for around 70 Euros.

@ Henry: Sorry to disappoint you, but all my models are curbside. I build engines as separate models, and I'm working on a big block Chevy, but it'll be a Can-Am version. A full-model Cheetah is in the works too, with complete drivetrain. I've built a Porsche 917 engine, a Ford 427 FE and a Ford GT40 engine.

@ David: At least I had a body to start with, doing everything from scratch like the Cheetah and the Cobra is even harder. All the parts on my models are scratch built, usually starting with 3d printing, finishing and making silicone moulds. I've got quite a selection of tires and rims right now. But those Torq Thrusts look good on almost any car!

[Len Woodruff]

Luv it!

[Kit Basher]

Wow! That is flawless.

[cobraman]

How nice is that !  Very nice !  Where can I find more photos of the Cobra ? Did I miss it here somewhere ? Can't recall if I have seen it or not.

[mad mike]

@Cobraman: I've just been waiting for you to see the group pic

My other builds here:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/45459-mad-cat-bill-thomas-cheetah/

You can find them (and others) on my website too:

www.detailed-models.de

I'm currently working on the whole Shelby gang, so stay tuned!

 

[Belugawrx]

Beautiful corvette excellent scratching there Micheal

Cheers

[o-man]

Pure sex!

[Nacho Z]

That is just unbelievably realistic.  It could easily pass for a 1:1 car.  Thanks for sharing it.

[bbowser]

Beautifully done!  Outstanding paint work.

[kpnuts]

You're not going to try and kid me they are models are you? Seriously though they are truly awesome, incredible.

[LaughingIndian]

I just bookmarked your site Michael ... Wow.

 

[ZIL 111V]

BEAUTIFUL!

[GTJUNIOR]

Sublime! I would love to own a 1:1 of that model.  Everything about it is just right. Perfect stance, wheels and paint. Absolute perfection. 

[peekay]

Absolutely stunning model!

[Harry P.]

Wow! What you have accomplished here is simply amazing! Fantstic scratchbuilding/bodywork, fantastic paint, fantastic details. I am very impressed.

And by the way, that generation of Corvette is by far the best looking one, and my favorite of all.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Exquisite.