Peter Lombardo Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) 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. Finished build. P.S. I have to fix the one exhaust pipe that sticks out too far. There you have it. Edited December 30, 2017 by Peter Lombardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 I forgot to mention... the rear spoiler is custom, sides molded into the body, and as you can see, the center raises up when the hatch is opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Impressive model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 3 hours ago, slusher said: Impressive model! Very! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid896 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Awesome, brilliant build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Amazing work, especially the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 WOW! Incredible paint work, you should be very proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 wow, nice work, you certainly went all out on this build, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 It’s a beauty, love the multi-colored flame paint work and the clever spoiler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Outstanding Body work and the Paint job is very impressive also. Don't often see a Flamed Corvette but this is exceptional looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words... and Happy and Healthy New Years to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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