ismaelg Posted March 13, 2021 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted March 13, 2021 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I think it looks great! You did a great job closing up the door panel gaps...kuddos! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Great job! It may have started as a low buck die-cast, but you turned it into a super model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Pretty sharp Bud ! Your love for these cars shows with the work you put into this one. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Awesome look, very nice pics !! 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looks great to me!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 14, 2021 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 You really have done the 1:1 stunner Justice with this one. Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Nice Ismael. Hope they do the C8R in kit form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Very well done Ismael. You made it look very realistic. I like the wall art too.😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted March 14, 2021 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomascoffey1959@gmail.com Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 and the crowd goes wild,,,,, I love this thing, OUTSTANDING !!! and if you had given it your best shot, WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Beautiful looking finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Sweet! 🌵😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looks great! Love the color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted March 15, 2021 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Beautiful looking Corvette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Turned out sweet locón, saludos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Very nice! I like the color combo that looks well done to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Brilliant job not only with the car but the backdrop as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Came out Great! Your efforts realy payed of since its a nice replication of the 1:1! Beautifull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.