White Rabbit Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Being an IMSA fan, and having seen the actual C7R race, I was excited to build the model of the car. The model below represents the winner of the 2015 Le Mans. The body and aerodynamics in the kit represent the 2015 entrant, but the decals that are supplied in the kit are actually for the 2016 Daytona 24. To remedy this, a set of Indycals decals were used to fit with the correct year of car. The model itself is a good foundation for detail. However, as many know, there is (at least for some kits) fitment issues with the body to chassis that occurs mostly with the dash interfering with the windscreen. Considerable sanding and shaping of the dash were required for the body to sit properly over the wheels. Beyond the fitment issues, I sought to bring greater detail to the kit; therefore, all air intakes and vents were opened. The front grille received metal mesh and driving lights were added behind clear covers. The front fender vents were opened and louvers built in. The engine received much attention as the kit engine is nicely detailed, but many ancillary details are missing; most notably, complete cooling pipes. So the pipes were added as well as other wiring and plumbing. A steering rack was also scratch built. The interior received scratch built control boxes, air hose, and rearview screen. Again, wiring and plumbing were added. Finally, the color is Tamiya Chrome Yellow under Tamiya clear. Thank you for looking! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Looks good. It's not a bad kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Really good looking build, nice detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rabbit Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 1:15 AM, Hard_2_Handle_454 said: Looks good. It's not a bad kit. 9 hours ago, slusher said: Looks fantastic! 8 hours ago, Roger U said: Really good looking build, nice detailing. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Great looking Vette. I have this in the stash, so thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) Yup, I agree, very well done. It is such a great looking race car and you did it justice. I have built one in a different livery and have two more in the stash to build with one in the colors you did, if it comes out looking similar to yours, I will be happy. Again, well done. Edited November 8, 2022 by Peter Lombardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Used to be a fan of IMSA and SCCA Trans-Am but as I got older life got in the way. Great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Beautiful work. Nice and clean. A lovely racing Vette. Very striking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Great job Emzo. The C7 is a good looking race car and you did it up right!!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rabbit Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenmojr said: Used to be a fan of IMSA and SCCA Trans-Am but as I got older life got in the way. Great looking build. Thank you! It's understandable as IMSA races, especially the endurance ones, certainly require a real time investment; but, they are indeed exciting to watch. Next season should be exciting as well with the introduction of the new GTP class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rabbit Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: Great job Emzo. The C7 is a good looking race car and you did it up right!!👌 Thank you! I agree that the C7R certainly has well resolved design with the brutishness of its front mid-engine layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rabbit Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Thank you for your comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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