Foose Corvette C7

[ea0863]

While waiting for things to dry in a couple of bigger projects, I decided to throw together the Revell Foose Corvette C7. I didn't have very high expectations of the model since it is a relatively quick builder, but I couldn't have been more wrong! This model had become one of my all time favorites now. Although it has a relatively low parts count due to combined molding of some major components, there was no skimping on detail for the parts represented. The dash and radiator are just two such examples.

The model is engineered so well that parts go together like a Swiss watch. With a little bit of detailing, you get something you can be proud to display.

The inspiration for this build had come from @ewetwo, and I'd like to thank him for posting his beauty. He had also mentioned that the decals proved to be challenging, thus I decided to try something new and used Micro Set and Micro Sol for the first time. What a wonderful and magical pair those two are! One coat of Set and two coats of Sol later, the decals had laid down beautifully - even on compound surfaces. And, the clear edges had all but disappeared. Chalk up one more for this forum, and the things I have learned here.

Oh, and lest I forget - - - the body is pre-painted as it comes from Revell. Other than a little overspray on top of the front fenders, it looked great right out of the box.

Edited May 28, 2023 by ea0863

[michelle]

Nice work

[ea0863]

Thank you Michelle! That means a lot coming from you as you are a very prolific and good builder yourself!  

[Rattlecan Dan]

Wow! That looks gorgeous to me. The pre-paint job is really nice too. Great build.

[ewetwo]

Looks great. I built this also but you are much better at decals than I am. 

[bisc63]

That interior really is nicely detailed! Sharp build.

[Zippi]

Pretty sharp looking.

[espo]

Beautiful looking finishes. Haven't built a Corvette of any kind in years, this may be one to do. 

[happy grumpy]

Great looking vette. These modern quick build are very well engineered for ease of assembly and detailing. 

[ea0863]

1 hour ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking finishes. Haven't built a Corvette of any kind in years, this may be one to do. 

There are such great features, such as pinned sideview mirrors that slot into the body, and one piece windows that are pre-painted. It just made the model a joy to put together with my fumbly old hands.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very nice!

[ncbuckeye67]

Sweet build. That black & silver look amazing!

[slusher]

Came out very nice!

[ismaelg]

Great job. Love it! 

I built the stock version and really liked it.

Thanks,
Ismael

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Dragonhawk1066]

That does look good! My issue with that kit would be how easy/possible to strip or prime and paint over the body as I would want to go a different color.

[ea0863]

4 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

That does look good! My issue with that kit would be how easy/possible to strip or prime and paint over the body as I would want to go a different color.

It appears to be a thin lacquer paint job. I think primer could go over it fine. 

[MeatMan]

On 6/2/2023 at 6:58 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said:

That does look good! My issue with that kit would be how easy/possible to strip or prime and paint over the body as I would want to go a different color.

I stripped one with no problems.