Plastheniker Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Hi, Contrary to Corvettes Vipers never became popular in Europe. Very probably the reason was the rather high price. The first SRT-10 was offered on the German market in 2003 at € 115,000 while the also new Gallardo was only € 20,000 more - not a difficult decision for buyers. Two or three years later Chrysler reduced the Viper price to € 105,000 without success, so in 2006 they stopped the Viper import to Germany definitely. Since the production start in 1992 to this day I only saw two Vipers on the road (both were RT/10 models), therefore the probability for a Viper owner to encounter another Viper is neglectible - a very good reason for me to import a new Venom Red SRT-10 with H-Spoke wheels in 2008. I still own it. Whenever possible I build models of my 1:1 cars and of course I wanted a replica of my Viper, too. I used Revell's kit of the 2003 SRT-10 as a basis. It is a rather nice but partially rather simplified kit so some detailing was neccessary. Among other things I remember: The headlight inserts got real glass parts I opened the body to make realistic rear lights I replaced the clumsy side vents Revell didn't replicate the standard convertible boot that covers the the lowered top I replaced the 2003 hood by the 2008 hood of the ACR kit, opened its six vents and fitted PE mesh. Finally I scratch built the H-Spoke wheels and replicated the number plates of the real car. My paint mixture matches the original colour quite well but my aged camera gives it a tinge of raspberries . Sorry for that.
RestoModGuy Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Most excellent, well done build. Looks fantastic! Nice mods, really make this one pop
da_ashman Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Great Build! Must be pretty awesome to have a 1:1 Viper! Got any pics of the real beast?
Plastheniker Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks for the comments! Great Build! Must be pretty awesome to have a 1:1 Viper! Got any pics of the real beast? Yes, as long as the roads are clean and dry - otherwise Here are the 1:1 pictures
Dann Tier Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 Another great build! definitely looks real! -nice to own the real thing as well!! -I prefer the looks of the first generation ones myself -more Beasty looking. your real car and model are very cool, though!!!!
Harry P. Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 Wow, you are one lucky guy to own a Viper! I could only dream about owning a car that expen$$$$ive!Very nice looking model, too.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 Fine fine fine model of a beautiful car. You reworking of the front and rear lights on the model makes a huge difference in the first and overall impressions.
MrObsessive Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 Absolutely Beautiful Jürgen! You made the small details really come alive for this one-----that color is a super knockout! Your 1:1 is gorgeous as well! That gen Viper is also my dream car, although I'll never part with my Challenger if I ever do get one! One of these days.........
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