Revell Snap-Tite 63 Corvette Transformation

[Steve H]

Hi Martin! I would say your “transformation” is a definite improvement!! ? To see what you started with, and the incredible work of art you created, simply amazing. You probably get sick of hearing how much your builds look like real cars, but man… they do look like you could turn the key and mash the throttle. Beautiful work my friend.

Cheers, Steve

[slusher]

Beautiful and excellent detailed Corvette!

[Duddly01]

What an incredible transformation!

[Chris in Berwyn]

Sweet mother of pearl!!  Everything about that build is FANTASTIC!!!

[1971Hans]

When I saw that red model, I thougt : that's far from the real car pictures this person posted...
Reading on, I realised that the real car pictures are in fact..?
Well done I should say, but there are no words for this !

[STU111]

Well, if l could find a way to shrink myself to the same scale as that Corvette, I reckon I could get in the drivers seat, and that it would start up and l could drive off in it, it’s that realistic!

Cheers, Stu.

[ncbuckeye67]

Wow, what a super-detailed transformation!

[echo]

There is not much to add to all the positive comments others have posted.  This has to be the most realistic 1/25 scale Corvette I have seen. The photos are so well done and add to the effect.  A masterful well thought out  build.

[Ragtop Man]

Just..... Wow. 

I had to really study the first pic to see if it was a model, or 1:1 - the build completely had me. How much work was it to integrate the assembly and snap kits? I started grokking one and ended up tossing it back in the box. You clearly solved any interface issues! 

Side note: Will you be making the wheels available... and possibly in other scales? For as popular as the Corvette is, there is a pressing lack of quality aftermarket detail parts for the larger scales. 

[ewetwo]

That is beautiful!

[Sledsel]

Excellent!!!

[StokeModels]

On 7/10/2024 at 6:32 AM, Ragtop Man said:

How much work was it to integrate the assembly and snap kits?

Pretty easy, really. The fit between the 67 chassis and the Snap-Tite body is not perfect but about as decent as any Revell kit. I used the seats and door panels from the Snap-Tite kit on the tub from the 67 and I didn't have to trim the tub at all to fit inside the body.

[spencer1984]

They don't get any cleaner, incredible job on this!

[carrucha]

Awesome build!  Excellent job combining parts from different kits.

[Jon Cole]

I know, it is oft said that "I thought it was a real car". Well, I really did think it was a 1:1 Corvette! Outstanding job, Martin!

Edited July 15, 2024 by Jon Cole

[BK9300]

Everyone has already said it all - a superb build, with a touch of humour in your second pic!

[ChrisR]

Awesome build!

[StevenGuthmiller]

That’s impressive!

 

 

 

Steve

[Bills72sj]

All of the above. It took a good look to not see a real car in those 1st few photos.

[TooOld]

Holy moly that's one gorgeous model !  Using the snap-tite body makes a great starting point and your extra details are outstanding . I especially like the subtle change of thinning the edges of the hood and adding the Harrison tank to the inner fender . . . excellent work !

[Greasefinger]

Hi, is that a diorama or real building on the background? Great car, great model and also great photos.

[Chinacar]

Stellar rendition! Your photography skills are also amazing Martin. Super well done

[Mattilacken]

Such a great build! The finished product looks far from what it started life as! Great work!

[Jim Whalen]

Beautiful model of a landmark Corvette - I really enjoyed looking at the pictures of your model and learning how you achieved the outcome.   Well done!

[StokeModels]

On 8/19/2024 at 4:11 AM, Greasefinger said:

Hi, is that a diorama or real building on the background? 

It's a printout of a photo for the background. The road and sidewalk are also just printouts with the sidewalk photo wrapped around a piece of foamcore.