ismaelg Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! Presenting... my 2020... Rapid Blue... Mid engine... C8 Corvette! [crowd cheers as lights turn on to a vibrant rock music tune!] (Opps, the right tire is sticking out in this pic. that has been corrected) Ok, I'm glad this is over. As I have said countless times already, this car is so nice it deserves a proper scale model. But I'm not holding my breath. The truth is that this is still a sow's ear of a cheap toy with mediocre fit and details. Having this been a proper model I would probably have done a proper Z51 with 3LT blue or tan interior. The paint job is far from perfect but I wanted this finished badly as I was loosing interest due to its shortcomings. Mods include tons of bodywork, added mirror faces, valve stems, license plate, inspection sticker, seatbelts etc. Paint is Scalefinishes authentic C8 Rapid Blue lacquer with 500 series clear Tinted windshield and rear engine cover to disguise the poor interior All black trim was hand painted (a royal pain in the...) as it is all molded in What do you think? Thanks, 1
BeakDoc Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 I’d say you pulled it off without a hitch. Especially considering what you were working with. It sure would be nice to see an honest to goodness full detail kit of it soon.
jefropas Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 I think it looks great! You did a great job closing up the door panel gaps...kuddos! Jeff
larman Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 Great job! It may have started as a low buck die-cast, but you turned it into a super model!
Can-Con Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 Pretty sharp Bud ! Your love for these cars shows with the work you put into this one. ???
MrObsessive Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 Ismael, if you'd not said anything....I'd think this for all the world was a bonafide newly done plastic kit! It is THAT nice! As far as the 1:1, I've not quite warmed up to this car just yet.....still not quite used to the whole mid/rear engine design. In fact, I've YET to see any of these on the road here in PA. I'm sure the car is quite a stunner in 3D so I'm sure I'll be pleasantly surprised once I see the first one. 1
misterNNL Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 You really have done the 1:1 stunner Justice with this one. Great build!
Len Woodruff Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 Nice Ismael. Hope they do the C8R in kit form.
Gramps46 Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 Very well done Ismael. You made it look very realistic. I like the wall art too.?
Jim Whalen Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 Great job on the C8! I’m not sure about the Corvette as a mid-engined car but you have to admit it is a good car.
thomascoffey1959@gmail.com Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 and the crowd goes wild,,,,, I love this thing, OUTSTANDING !!! and if you had given it your best shot, WOW.
Peter Lombardo Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 Very nicely done, I am really looking forward to seeing the C9R kit. Whenever Revell of Germany gets around to it. Nice color. The C8, is the mid engine Corvette that the car magazines have been teasing us with for the past 40 years. Finally here, and Chevy, most definingly got it right.
MeatMan Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 Very nice! I like the color combo that looks well done to me.
Curt Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 Brilliant job not only with the car but the backdrop as well!
Mattilacken Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 Came out Great! Your efforts realy payed of since its a nice replication of the 1:1! Beautifull!
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