My attempt at a 2009 ZR1

[ismaelg]

Elsewhere, while the world is falling apart with the '32 Ford variations discussion........

Murphy's ammendment to the Modeling Physics Law: The best way to have a company release a model you want is for you to painfully scratchbuild it. Once you are done the model companies will release a full detail version so everybody can blow you out of the water

So it is not a secret I love the ZR1. Since there is no model available, and no rumor as to be in the pipeline from Revell I must start my own, even if I never finish it.

There are quite a number of significant differences. The biggest hurdle is the engine, which is totally different, but the clear polycarbonate window on the hood makes even a curbside a challenge. Another major hurdle is the fenders.... Let's start there. The rest should be easier.

If I ever make this work, I'm thinking on cutting out the fenders and have them casted along with the other mods like a transkit. Would there be interest in that?

In the collector car world they always say "fill your library before filling your garage". The same applies to this hobby. Reference is like money. you never have enough.

First attempt: NOT a miserable failure. Just a miserable way to find out how NOT to do it

Second attempt:

I'm facing several problems here: That is more than 3 weeks of work because time is a premium commodity. Just like the recession, I'm still not totally over my 1 year slump. The very little time I have left is spent on other hobbies. Add to that I hurt my wrist and I have a hand out of service. So no modeling in at least the next 3 weeks.

Come on Revell, make me look like a fool

Thanks,

[voljeepx]

Ismael, I will be watching this thread with great interest! Revell needs to come out with this car! I am just scratching the surface in regards to scratchbuilding, so this is in the deep end of the pool for me! Btw, thanks for all your previous threads on all things Corvette, they have really helped alot. I currently have a C5-R and two C6-R's on the bench and your references help greatly! Keep up the good work!

[crispy]

Seriously Ismael, what took so long???

I've been waiting for you to start so I can be ready to purchase the ZR1 kit next year from Revell.

Get your wrist better and get back to work, the modeling world has missed your work.

Chris

[FujimiLover]

Nice conversion so far! Keep it up!