Howard Cohen Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I got this kit at the NNL Nationals in Sylvania, Ohio a few weeks ago after anxiously awaiting it since I saw the preview at NNL East in April. I have been a Corvette fan and a big time sports car race fan for decades and this kit really got me excited! The box art is excellent! The instructions are easy to follow. The detail on the kit from the body to the engine are all very good as is the interior. The only bad point is the metal axles, similar to the 60s, right through the engine but I have replaced them with stub axles. The engine is stock with added machined aluminum valve covers. I am building this a little different than the box art as this will be a 'what if I owned and drove the car' build On a scale of 100, I give this kit a 95 Edited October 21, 2016 by Howard Cohen
Len Woodruff Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 Nice. Mine is about ready for the clear coat so I can do the decals tomorrow.
Howard Cohen Posted October 26, 2016 Author Posted October 26, 2016 My fantasy build is coming along I have the chassis/interior under construction, painted silver and blue, with a few touches of black, the dash matching the body, my version of 'Frigidaire White' from 1966. There are a few little adjustments needed when building the car but so far, most of the parts fit well. I removed the aluminum valve covers when I realized they are hidden by the air cleaner assembly, replaced them with the kit units.
Howard Cohen Posted October 28, 2016 Author Posted October 28, 2016 Chassis and body are done What if I owned the C7R? What if it was built by Chaparral Cars? Hmmm... This is a great kit and I need another one
bigdrag1 Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 That`s really sweet Howard, will you be at the Ajax show Saturday?? may see you there...
Crazy Ed Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Well Done Clean Build Howard! Even a Phantom Chaparral is a Good !
Belair2k Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 Really a great looking kit and you've done it justice. Very impressive.
Len Woodruff Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 Chassis and body are done What if I owned the C7R? What if it was built by Chaparral Cars? Hmmm... This is a great kit and I need another one Howard did you have any trouble getting the doors to fit flush? I can't seem to get mine flush.
Howard Cohen Posted October 29, 2016 Author Posted October 29, 2016 Howard did you have any trouble getting the doors to fit flush? I can't seem to get mine flush. BFH...Big Friggen Hammer...i removed the locator pins and they fit
vintagerpm Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 I was never fond of the C7R - I think it is the shade of yellow they use - but it looks awesome in the phantom Chaparral paint scheme.
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