ismaelg Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Hello, Wow, this project took me 9 years to complete. Good thing it was a "simple one". So my 2012 Grand Sport is finally done. You can check the progress thread here:http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/96016-2012-corvette-grand-sport-conversion/ Chevrolet launched the Grand Sport version of the C6 Corvette in 2010 in both coupe and convertible. It features the wider body cues of the Z06, upgraded brakes, suspension and other performance oriented features. The powerplant was the LS3 (6.2L) engine. Visually, the Grand Sport features unique fenders. I started this conversion years ago. A lot of work went into this one. Word of advise: I used a snap kit as a starting point thinking it would be easier, but no it is not. I ran into all the traps that entailed. Using a full kit would have probably been a better choice. What makes this a 2012? The color is Carlisle Blue which is a 2012-only color offered in the Corvette. This car represents the following: 2012 Corvette Z16 Grand Sport Coupe GLF Carlisle Blue exterior color Grand Sport specific 6 speed transmission 3LT Cashmere interior Options: Z15 - Heritage package silver fender hash marks J55 - Cross drilled rotors (Standard on Grand Sport) BA5 - Black fender badges Grand Sport (replacing standard chrome badges) H33 - Cyber Gray Metallic Headlamp Override (headlights different color than body) J6F - Red Calipers Personal touches: Rear spoiler painted body color C7 Z06 wheels Scratchbuilt brakes (rotors and calipers) Puerto Rico license plate Puerto Rico emissions inspection/registration sticker Mesh front grille with supports (which ended up looking like the stock one)one heck of a toothpick Hope you like it. What do you think? Thanks, Ismael Edited February 4, 2023 by ismaelg 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 That's a beautiful 'Vette!! I really like the color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Impressive…most impressive nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Very well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Beautifully done Ismael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Super realistic in this setting and that color is just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Very neat and cleanly built model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Great looking Corvette. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Nice modifications which resulted in a sweet build. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7000in5th Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Excellent, now I don't feel so bad about the 1961 Ford Styline First Release that I am still working on (sorta)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 The extra effort seems to have been well worth it, beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thank you all for stopping by and for your nice comments! Really appreciate it. Thanks, Ismael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnbadaz06 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Very cool !!! Your build thread pictures don't show up for me.....is there a way to refresh them so the pics show up in your original thread ? I'm in the process of building one as well, but it looks like you used the narrower base coupe front fenders instead of the wider fenders ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Thanks Victor! Weird. The earliest posts don't show pictures for me either. Here is another link for the same project on another forum: https://race-car-models.proboards.com/thread/1857/finished-2012-corvette-grand-sport I used a Z06 body with wider fenders, not the base coupe. Thanks, Ismael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I wouldn't have guessed that color would look so good on a vette, but wow! It looks fantastic. Impressive build there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I’m not into later ‘Vettes…but that does look beautiful!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnbadaz06 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 7 hours ago, ismaelg said: Thanks Victor! Weird. The earliest posts don't show pictures for me either. Here is another link for the same project on another forum: https://race-car-models.proboards.com/thread/1857/finished-2012-corvette-grand-sport I used a Z06 body with wider fenders, not the base coupe. Thanks, Ismael Yep, I saw it better when I was able to see the finished product Was interested to see how you handled the GS fender configuration and which route you took to recreate them. I have several obj and stl files for the C6 GS and I'm currently playing with printing out some fenders and other specific C6 parts to modify both diecast and plastic models I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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