maltsr Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 Here's my Apollo 12 Vette built from a R of G '69 Corvette kit using a few pieces from a '67 Vette (wheels and some engine parts). I had to fabricate outer sills as the kit comes with sidepipes, and added some exhaust tips from aluminium tubing cut to shape. Paint is Tamiya Gold with a hint of Yellow Pearl over the top. The real car was leased for $1 by Al Bean, the Lunar Module Pilot, hence the LMP xii licence plate.
kruleworld Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 nice looking vette. also, marketing genius over at chevrolet.
robertw Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 I've also thought of building one of the astronaut Vettes but never got around to it. Well done I's glad that someone did one of them. A recent Corvette Magazine did an article on Gus Grissom's 1965 Glen Green Vette, maybe I'll do that one. Again, I like what you've done with this '69 kit.
Oldcarfan27 Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 I remember the astronauts driving Corvettes in the movie Apollo 13, but I never knew it was a "thing". Now I have to do the research on them. Great job on it, and cool inspiration!
Mr. Turbo Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 Sweeeet. Just watched that Grand Tour episode on astronauts' Corvettes. Love it. Nice work.
Kromolly Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Very nice and great idea on a cool subject. Love it!
christian-w Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 I read about the "Apollo" Corvette, when I did some research for my project "Silver Corvette Collection". Now I'm happy, to see one! I'd never recognize, that there where sidepipes at all. You did a good job on the change to "stock". Like it!
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