2020 C8 Corvette 1/24

[ismaelg]

Hello folks,

   Yes, I'm making a 2020 C8 mid-engined Corvette in 1/24!
 I won't hold my breath waiting for a plastic model from Revell or whoever.  So even before the car was announced last year, I planned to grab the first 1/24 release of it and repaint it.
So, here is the first version of the C8 in 1/24.  It is plastic and metal from Motor Max.

In short: Totally un-inspiring.    Very close to say it sucks!
This will take A LOT of work!
Those door gaps will be a nightmare to fix.








Rubicon ride height


Within a few minutes it already looks better 



 

Next: Stripping that paint and start the real work.

By the way, paint is on its way from Scalefinishes.

Thanks,
Ismael

[ZTony8]

I don't think it's only me that sees the irony in a metal Corvette.

 

[ismaelg]

Doing metal work on a model of a plastic car.  Ohh the irony!   

[Funkychiken]

I know you are going to do it justice Ismael, good luck!

[MrObsessive]

This'll be neat to see Ismael! BTW, I have YET to see any of these on the road around here!

Plenty of Corvettes, but not a C8 in sight.

[ismaelg]

Hello,

 

Still a bit more paint stripping to do but looking better already.  Pretty ugly mold lines need immediate attention.

YIKES!  Look at those door gaps!  That will be the biggest challenge, other than the interior which reminds me of Palmer models...  The interior will most likely be all black as it is almost a lost cause.

 

Thanks,

[Len Woodruff]

Kool. Thanks for posting so we can follow along.

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  Working some of the worst mold lines I've ever seen!

Don't despair! The Styrene Cavalry is coming to the rescue!





Obviously a long way to go...

Thanks,

[Can-Con]

Seen my first C8 about a month ago here in Fredericton. It was about the same blue I did my T/A in. 

Can't wait to see what you do with this one Izzy. I've always enjoyed watching your work.

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  Do you notice a difference?

Thanks,

[OldNYJim]

Just saw one of these at the weekend - they’re a stunning looking car! 

I’ll be watching! 

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  So much trouble and effort and I still haven't got to what would be the starting point if this was a plastic kit.  Over a week of work in the stupid door gaps and I can't really and honestly say I'm 100% satisfied!

 

After the doors I will need to focus my attention into the rear where the spoiler goes.

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  Turning my attention to the huge mounting holes for the flimsy rear spoiler.  Apoxie Sculpt and lots of filing.  I miss styrene kits...

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

And by the way...

'nuff said...

Thanks,

[Snake45]

Nice work! 

I got one of these in blue, will be following along to see if there's any tricks or tips I can steal from you for some Snake-Fu work. 

[AJM]

Ismael -- you're C8 looks great, can't wait to think what the Z06 version of this will look like!

[slusher]

Looking great, Ismael !

[Brudda]

On 8/22/2020 at 5:02 AM, ZTony8 said:

I don't think it's only me that sees the irony in a metal Corvette.

 

That’s good!

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  First color check coat to reveal any problem spots. This will be sanded down almost completely.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE this color!

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Hello,

  Interior is nothing to write home about. So I painted black and tinted the glass to hide it as much as possible.  Added seatbelts.

I better hurry because the more I work on this the more I dislike it...  This beautiful car deserves a proper scale model.

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Finished and posted Under glass!

 

Thanks!