Ladies and Gentlemen: My C7R: 2016 Daytona winner

[Madhatter]

Sorry to bring an old thread up again, but I have been wanting to see the end result of this build as My link to your WIP only went to 3 pages for some reason so I haven't seen anything else of it. And now, I' finally got to see it. All I can really say is - Wow! It certainly came out beautifully despite all of your frustrations.

I just bought this kit to do one of these days and I was pointed to your thread by another fellow who also admired your work - evidently with good reason. I will be borrowing a few ideas for when I come to mine. After your engine fit issue, I am tempted to just make it Curbside. Along with the dash and window fixes, it should keep me entertained for a while!

Thanks for sharing

[Heritage Racing]

First, Ismael, I hope you're still around to reply to this message.

Second, I'm 60 years old and am just starting this build; the last time I built a model was in 1976.

In the interim, I have helped my son paint Space Marines, and my son and I make lots and lots of clocks, so I've gotten used to craft and working well with my hands. And I have tons more patience that I had back then.

Questions: Did you paint the "Corvette" on the valve covers or use the decal? What did you use for the wraps on the headers?

Finally--brilliant build! You are a true craftsman and very talented artist!

Jeff

[slusher]

outstanding build and weathering..

[Mattilacken]

Absolutely beautiful! Great work there both with the kit and the weathering! If the kit is anything like the C5R you must have been in for a fight. Great work and looks stunning! 

[Zippi]

Great job on the build.  Looks like it's ready for the track.

[ismaelg]

On 10/5/2021 at 1:19 PM, Heritage Racing said:

First, Ismael, I hope you're still around to reply to this message.

Second, I'm 60 years old and am just starting this build; the last time I built a model was in 1976.

In the interim, I have helped my son paint Space Marines, and my son and I make lots and lots of clocks, so I've gotten used to craft and working well with my hands. And I have tons more patience that I had back then.

Questions: Did you paint the "Corvette" on the valve covers or use the decal? What did you use for the wraps on the headers?

Finally--brilliant build! You are a true craftsman and very talented artist!

Jeff

Hello Jeff,

  So sorry I missed these questions before.  Better late than never

The CORVETTE script on the valve covers were dry brushed with aluminum paint.  For the header wrap I used medical tape found in first aid kits.  

Thank you for the nice comments and again sorry it took so long to reply.

Thanks,
Ismael