Revell Corvette C7R; 2015 Le Mans Winner

[White Rabbit]

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!

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Looks good.  It's not a bad kit. 

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[Roger U]

Really good looking build, nice detailing. 

[White Rabbit]

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!

[Jim B]

Great looking Vette.  I have this in the stash, so thanks for the tips.

[Peter Lombardo]

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

[Kenmojr]

Used to be a fan of IMSA and SCCA Trans-Am but as I got older life got in the way.

Great looking build.

[Bainford]

Beautiful work. Nice and clean. A lovely racing Vette. Very striking. 

[TransAmMike]

Great job Emzo.  The C7 is a good looking race car and you did it up right!!?

[White Rabbit]

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.

[White Rabbit]

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.

[White Rabbit]

Thank you for your comments!