'67 Corvette Coupe

[Qwit Pushin]

First 'OTW' post, so please be gentle.

I'm working on a '67 Corvette Build -stock - but will add some additional detail as I go. First question to those who've successfully completed this kit: I'm concerned about ride height, as many photos of the completed model show what seems to me to be an unusually 'high-riding' stance. Is that correct? In the second photo I've indicated the area I intend to re-work to bring the rear suspension closer to the body, but wanted some input from anyone who's familiar with the kit/1:1 car as to whether that's accurate.

Also, are there any other aspects of this kit that I should be aware of?

Appreciate any and all feedback.

Edited January 13, 2012 by Qwit Pushin

[Dr. Cranky]

Nice Vette. Looks like you are on your way with it.

[Leadworks]

So-Far.......So-Good....keep up the GOOD work

[sak]

Cannot help you with youre question but I would say that if the car looks better lowered, lower it. Acurate or not. In my opinion, all cars look better with a 2 inch drop. But the actual purpose of this posting is to ask you how you made the redlines on the tires.

[Qwit Pushin]

They're the decals that came with it, just sprayed dullcoat over the top.

[robertw]

I've built the conv version of this kit but not the coupe. I found it to be one of the best fitting kits that I've ever built although the tolerances were tight so test fit and dry fit everything before introducing glue. It may sit a smidge nose high but not enough to be detracting. I used one of the MCG kits to provide some photoetch details and of course some engine wiring but did little more. It is one of Revell-Monograms best kits.

Rob W

[Len Woodruff]

67 Coupe 427 are my favorite Vette's of all time. Even thoough I have owned a 78 Silver Anniversery for 31 years.

[Qwit Pushin]

I've built the conv version of this kit but not the coupe. I found it to be one of the best fitting kits that I've ever built although the tolerances were tight so test fit and dry fit everything before introducing glue. It may sit a smidge nose high but not enough to be detracting. I used one of the MCG kits to provide some photoetch details and of course some engine wiring but did little more. It is one of Revell-Monograms best kits.

Rob W

Thanks for the info Rob!! Not using photo-etch this time, but if I like this kit enough, I may opt for a more detailed version later. This one will have the braided plug wires, however.