1/8th 1965 Corvette

[jeffs396]

Found a good deal I think ($70), has anyone built one?

Thoughts and pics please

Thanks in advance!

[comp1839]

i think you found a great deal jeff. i paid a $100 for mine. i also only used the body. here are some pics of mine. the highlits include a tig welded stainless steel tube frame, an all aluminum 705" big block chevy w/ a lenco and a ford 9". hand machined wheels round out my first 1/8 scale build. i think you'll enjoy this kit immensely no matter how you build it. stock or full blown monster.

good luck and great modelling to ya!

[jeffs396]

Wow Dave!

Incredible, just like all of your work!

I searched "Big Boyz" and didn't see this beauty of yours, is the WIP here?

[Daniel Peterson]

I bought one complete and unbuilt at a local farmer's market for $50 and the only issue was a spot on the body where a tire had melted the styrene. I've been slowly (very slowly) accumulating some 8th scale parts before starting off on a mild street machine build. The kit seems very well engineered and begs for detailing.

As an aside, Mr. Smith seems to have taken his project a wee bit further than what I have in mind for my own.

[comp1839]

thank you but, i just wanted you to know that you don't have to build what's in the box. i mean if, out of the box is what YOU WANT to build. that's great! just don't be convinced that you're stuck there. your imagination is the limit.... and in 1:8 scale, the amount of detail you add is up to you.

this particular car is not on this site. feel free to go to my photobucket if you like.

http://s243.photobucket.com/home/comp1839

you may find an idea or two you can use.

[jeffs396]

Thanks for the input guys!

I stopped at my LHS where this $70 beast lives, and put it on layaway It's a 2004 reissue with a black car on box...still sealed!

And Dave, great stuff in your Photobucket albums!

[sjordan2]

Here a couple of galleries on some pretty nice builds. Looks like a good kit.

http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/12-autos/1793-1965-chevrolet-corvette-revell.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52089285@N02/sets/72157624403981099/detail/

[tobaccoleafpie]

Hello all. Here is my submittal:

This is the original blue plastic kit. I painted it the original Chevy Code FF from automotivetouchup.

Edited October 29, 2011 by tobaccoleafpie

[ksprotein]

Dave, you are the best builder of drags! W O W

Here´s my.....

Cu Karsten

[comp1839]

seriously cool karsten! how about some more shots of that vette?

[jeffs396]

I will be picking up this layaway soon...has there ever been a big-block Chevy V8 done in 1/8 scale, either in a kit or resin?

I guess I'll have to do my own rally wheels also, those hubcaps gotta go!

[comp1839]

TDR s an excellent big block. it's a more modern version so, the valve covers won't fit a "stocker" type build. maybe a few other little things. i got no clue on wheels for ya'. of course you could talk to tim at TDR. i'm sure he'd be interested on helping you out making a set.

[eviltwincustoms]

For wheels I would hit up Micronitro I am sure he can do up a set for you.

What Dave said, you don't have to do it box stock unless that is what you are going for. TDR is a good place for 1/8 or you can always get styrene and build your own from scratch. Stump has a great engine built scratch.

[Tired of kit bashing]

i think you found a great deal jeff. i paid a $100 for mine. i also only used the body. here are some pics of mine. the highlits include a tig welded stainless steel tube frame, an all aluminum 705" big block chevy w/ a lenco and a ford 9". hand machined wheels round out my first 1/8 scale build. i think you'll enjoy this kit immensely no matter how you build it. stock or full blown monster.

good luck and great modelling to ya!

HOLY ###### THAT'S SWEET!!!

[Tired of kit bashing]

Hello all. Here is my submittal:

This is the original blue plastic kit. I painted it the original Chevy Code FF from automotivetouchup.

HOLY ###### AGAIN!!

[Tired of kit bashing]

Dave, you are the best builder of drags! W O W

Here´s my.....

Cu Karsten

NICE!

[eviltwincustoms]

Dave, you are the best builder of drags! W O W

Here´s my.....

Cu Karsten

By chance do you have this build up posted on the forum? I would really love to see the Work in Progress of this build! Love the Big and Littles, kinda has that Pro Touring look more than anything about it.

[imatt88]

Nice builds, for sure!! Does anyone make any aftermarket goodies for this baby?

Cheers, Ian

[deja-view]

Holy Bowtie, Jeff! That's incredible.

Ian; Not so much. Kitbashing seems to be the most common way to do mods, but there are a few big scale retailers on ebay that have some prts that might work.

I'm still waiting (over 40 years) for one of the mfgrs to step up and make a 1/8 scale hemi kit...maybe with several versions. I've been trying to figure out how to use the nice Parma 1/10 scale hemi, but it's right between the 1/8 and 1/12, and doesn't really fit most applications. One ebay seller has resin heads and valve covers for $50+. They would have to be chromed if that's what we wanted. That is just a little too much for the 4-5 parts I'd use. Same for 1/12 scale hemis.

[mad mike]

I was planning to do a Prostreet C2 one day too, and I have an almost finished '69 C3 with a lot of scratchbuilt parts on the bench

(see her here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45463&st=40 ).

One of these specials is a Hooker sidepipe system which will look good on a C2 too, so if you want one, I probably have some spares somewhere...

Same goes for a Talbot mirror, a Le Mans filler cap and several Rim/Wheel combos

(Kesley Hayes Strippers, Cyclones, Mag Stars, Halibrand, Lola T70) .

I'd really like to post that Vette in a finished state here, but I am working on another car right now...

On top of that I'm working on a Chevy 327 small block engine with several intake options: Single Holley Quad, Quad Dual Webers, Crossram Dual DCOE Webers, Rochester FI.

I really don't want to brag about my bits box just wanted to give you some more options for "spares"...

And I'm really glad for every nice 1/8 project I get to see (especially Vettes!) and I'd be glad to support fellow modelers with parts.

[deja-view]

Have any of you dechromed the bumpers, sanded out the mold lines, and had them rechromed?

BTW: when I did my '65 some years ago I used adhesive backed heavy foil tape (like used in heat duct repair) for the window trim. It's the right hue because the trim is stainless steel and not chrome. It is also the right thickness, whereas BMF is far too thin. If you can get the plastic trim very smooth, and can do it without cutting into your paint you can do it on the car. I guess you could put it on first, then mask it while painting, too. On my last attempt to revive the model I actually removed both front and rear window trim and stripped and sanded them, but I never got around to laying on the foil.

Edited April 26, 2012 by deja-view

[imatt88]

Jeff,

How is your build coming?

[jeffs396]

Haven't started it yet Ian

Doing a bit of planning, looking for a CAD file of the venerable BBC for external dimensions (too difficult to measure my installed 396 in my 1:1 Impala) to replace the small block by "bulking it up a bit", and trying to figure out a way to do some other rims/tires...

[deja-view]

Not sure about a BBC for it, but there are lots of intertesting wheels at the RC part of hobby shops. A BBC would defnitely be cool.

What about the engine from the Pontiac Trans Ams? Technically, there is no BB in Pontiac engines (they all used the same basic block for 326-455), but they would fill the compartment better. Dunno what you'd do for valve covers, though. BBC covers are pretty plain, and I think I saw some on ebay a few years back.

Edited May 6, 2012 by deja-view