"Cosma Ray" Corvette

[John Teresi]

Hello......this started out as a Greg Wann " The master Caster" resin kit.........he is with the "Moonlight Modelers" from Arizona........I bought this kit about 2 years ago and decide it was time to build it......this kit is AWESOME man.........I did a few modifications.....I tried to replicate the early version of this 1:1 car........it`s not perfect but,is good enought for the girls I go with..........I decided to go with the 327 fuel ejected engine......wired and plumbed using "Pro Tech" : fuel line.detailing wire,nut and bolt ends and t`fittings.......I used alclad and baremetal foil......I used kitchen cabinet wood grain sticky paper for inserts......paint is H.O.K. white pearl with custom mix of fingernail polish and H.O.K. white pearl......airbrush fogging.......if you would like to see how I built this kit.......look in the " On theWork Bench" section........thank`s again Greg for a cool model.

Edited August 12, 2011 by John Teresi

[John Teresi]

few more pictures.

[John Teresi]

and just a few more......thank`s.

[Danno]

Now this really is what the word "awesome" is for!

Fantastic/fabulous build, John! Aren't Greg's resin kits and products just THE BEST?!!!!!

Bring yours to Desert Scale in April ... I'll have two more versions of the Cosma Ray ready to go with yours!! We'll blow 'em all away, bud!

Again, GREAT MODEL, JOHN!!!

[lizzard]

John , You are still my hero !!! You are THE master ! What a sweet build as always . WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chuck Most]

It MUST be good, it actually forced Danno to break his "No Emoticons Policy"... FIVE TIMES!

Fantastic model, John. Kind of reminds me of that Moon Rocket T-Bird custom I saw in HRD a while back.

[MikeeD]

Wow John...another masterpiece! The level of detail in your builds is simply amazing and that engine bay is no exception. Can I be you when I grow up?...lol

[Romell R]

John you are UNTOUCHABLE great build man!

[funhouse1]

I still don't believe you exist..."You" are a team of magic elves that crank out incredible models at a superhuman rate...John Teresi indeed...

[Tony T]

There is much to like with this one!!

[brett]

John, whilst I am not really "into" these sorts of cars at all, the execution with which you deliver them could just about change my mind. The superlatives people bestow upon them are not only well deserved, they may have well been invented with your builds in mind. In short Fantastic work man, it is indeed a privilege to have you share your builds with us. Brett

[Mooneyzs]

John... another beautiful build by you. You always do great work and glad you share them with us on here. The paint is awesome and detail is always there. Looking forward to seeing what your next build will be. Keep up the great work Buddy!

[W-409]

Really Cool as always!!! I like the paintjob of it, and colors look good. Interior detailing is also super. But that engine is simply looking like 1:1. Every pipe, hose or wire are on their place. Is that engine running yet? Wheels and tires are looking very realistic, with that little weathering on them. Also I like the stance of it. Really cool, nothing to complaine, amazing job again, John!

[Tonioseven]

Terrific work on a car I never knew existed!! The paintwork is spectacular! B)

[Pro Tech]

John, stunning build bud, love everthing!! and that paint is just far-out man. Some of those "back in the day" show cars were pretty cool with all those ideas coming to life and you did a great job replicating that in scale. This thing is just screaming for a mag article...... Gregg. Keep up the great work John.

Charlie

Pro Tech

[Dr. Cranky]

John, that paint job is amazing. And my favorite part of the build is the engine bay, the eye pours over all the great details. Another masterpiece, chap.

[LAone]

i dont know if i want to comment on this. so i wont............................................................................................................................

if you really wanted to, you could have added some camber to those rear wheels.. :lol:

[made007]

amazing, i bet barbie would be proud to ride in that vette

[customsrus]

absolutely stunning build. Love everything about it. keep up the GREAT work.

[bsoder]

As usual John...just incredible, now I need to see a pic of the 1:1 to see if it looks as great as your build!!

[Danno]

Here's the 1:1 Cosma Ray, designed and built by Darryl Starbird. This is the version John replicated:

This is the box art for the MPC kit:

Note that the MPC kit was based on the redesigned Cosma Ray (also by Starbird), but featured the multi-hued finish similar to John's model.

'Back in the Day,' There was even a trading card (ala baseball cards) featuring the Cosma Ray:

I'm currently finishing up a replica of the Cosma Ray as it now appears in Starbird's museum, as well as a replica of the Cosma Ray as it appeared in its first customized rendition ... before it was christened The Cosma Ray.

[hemi]

Wow Jon you really did an exellent job on this I have not been online in a few days,And since then you have completed this one.Out standing work my friend.two thumbs up.

[darquewanderer]

John, I've never seen such an excellent build of this model. Beautifully done and I love the paint work.