2005 C6 Corvette Convertible - Revell

[BDSchindler]

The goal...replicate my brothers new (used) 2005 C6 Corvette Convertible using a Revell 2005 C6.

I know, I know...Revell only made a 2005 Corvette Coupe.  So I grabbed a 2010 AMT convertible kit and did what any of us would do...cut out the coupe’s greenhouse/rear deck from the Revell kit and swapped out the waterfall/rear deck from the AMT.

 

I was surprised that both kits were fairly close in so far as panel lines, dimensions, body contours and so on.

After a little sanding, test fit, more sanding, test fit...wash, rinse, repeat and a fairly decent fit!

 

I’ll let the plasti-weld set up and cure a bit before applying filler but it’s a good start for the time being.

By the way, I took a suggestion from George Bojaciuk and purchased a power sander from Micromark. This thing is KILLER! Saved me a bunch of time in sanding as well as wear and tear on my otherwise arthritic thumb that makes holding/sand/filing difficult on a good day. Best $80 I’ve spent yet in so far as useful tools go.

[kelson]

Nice work so far,pretty sure Revell made a snap kit 05'convertible.

[BDSchindler]

9 hours ago, kelson said:

Nice work so far,pretty sure Revell made a snap kit 05'convertible.

I was interested in an opening hood that was not on the snap kit and could not find a Revell snap kit

Edited February 21, 2020 by BDSchindler

[Funkychiken]

Dies that sander come with sponge based heads too? Looks cool

[BDSchindler]

3 hours ago, Funkychiken said:

Dies that sander come with sponge based heads too? Looks cool

No and really does not need them. Actually, springier sand heads would probably get torn up. it requires a lighter touch than balls-to-wall sanding as it will melt plastic if held in one spot too long.

I didn’t believe George at first about how well it works but as long as I’ve known George, he’s never let me down. 

It does a great job, honest!

Edited February 21, 2020 by BDSchindler

[Funkychiken]

Cool, thanks!

[Hawk5.0]

That sander is awesome!! I need to look into one of those.  Thanks for the post...

[BDSchindler]

Well, this one is done,  removed the greenhouse on the Revell 2005 and replaced it wit the deck and waterfall of A 2008 AMT. 

used my brother’s actual plates photo reduced a la George Bojaciuk. Aside from the rear deck, not a whole lot of tricks done. Drilled out each of the rotors, used Black BMF around window frame and trim on the rear deck behind the seats.

Painted with Duplicolor red and also used their interior paint. The paint kinda orange peeled on me but was afraid to wet sand it too far so I just let it be.

Now if we can get through this pandemic, he might even get to see it in person!

[kelson]

Turned out really nice!,your brother should be thrilled!.

[Funkychiken]

great finish, that colour is just right for your brother's car