1997 Corvette C5 custom coupe

Peter Lombardo · December 30, 2017

I have had this kit on the shelf for over 20 years, finally got around to building it. opened the doors and hinged them with struts "Lambo" style. Opened the rear hatch and added struts. Raised the center of the hood. Added wheel well flairs and ground effects to the front spoiler and side rockers. Added two center road lights to where the front license plate would go ala the C5-R race car style. The window surrounds were made from photo etched "sprue" since the plastic ones, which were actually cut out, proved to be far too fragile once paint was applied to them... they became too brittle and needed to be replaced. Added Pegasus 23" Phat Daddies wheels.(number 2303)

The paint.... base coat of a custom mixed Tamiya light purple. The flame masks were custom made in the computer and cut out of vinyl and applied over the front of the car. The flame area was painted with Tamiya Lemon Yellow and white sprayed through an airbrush. Once dry, the masks were removed and clear red, orange and yellow were applied. The yellow has some pearl "ice" flacks in it. The back end of the car got a bit of clear blue over it to darken it. The entire car was cleared with 3 coats of Tamiya clear to seal it.