Jantrix Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 If you haven't seen my WIP thread, this might need some explaining. Lately there has been a 1:1 trend called Vette Karting. They are usually a stripped down C5 or C6 Vette that has zero collector value. They strip it down to it's bare essentials, add a roll cage, some aftermarket lights and go tear it up. Roadkill did one as I recall. Inspired, I decided to build one in scale. At the time though, I didn't have any Vettes kits that were manufactured in such a way to make this possible. But the Revell Viper GTS was perfect for it. I hade a great time with this one and I've never seen another like it. There are a couple of extra details that I wanted to add, but decided against it so that I could finish this while I'm looking for a job. The intake is a 3D printed piece from Shapeways that was a V12 piece, cut down. Once trimmed of the extra two cylinders, it fits the block like a glove. There are details here like the headlights, that look a little unplanned, a little weird, but that's the way most of the real ones look. Off road lighting is commonly used as headlights on these karts so that's where I was headed with that. It should look like Mr. Joe Can Weld built this in his garage. As always comments, criticisms, and insane ideas are cordially welcome.
Jantrix Posted March 26, 2021 Author Posted March 26, 2021 22 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Cool! 100% fun for the next track day! I think it would take a hell of a driver to keep this on the track. ? Glad you like it, Oliver.
slusher Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 Very cool and great build, Rob. I enjoyed the build also.
Jantrix Posted March 27, 2021 Author Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Thanks guys. I appreciate the ataboys. Edited March 27, 2021 by Jantrix
Mattilacken Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Looks cool! I like the idea! One vette that would work is the C5-R . Some mods to the flat underside so it does not look so oriented to the body and voila! Cage done! but almost to easy.. but details twin turbos and slap the wing on it! Dang! Edited March 27, 2021 by Mattilacken
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Well done. Great concept. Definitely would be a fun ride. We love to see one full size.
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