ismaelg Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hello! WOW! I'm a slacker! This is my first completed Corvette of this year. This is a replica of the #4 car as I saw it racing in the 2006 Petit LeMans race in Atlanta. Somewhere along the way, what started as a simple build of the rather simple Revell kit became one of the most elaborate projects I've ever done! And there is plenty more that could have been done but I just wanted to finish it before it was an old car. Anyway, here are the pics and more details following at the end. I hope you like it. Ohh, one of the drivers just pulled in in his Z06 Revell C6R kit. Cobra Colors Velocity yellow, Fujimi BBS RE wheels. Several acres of SMS Carbon Fiber decals. Studio 27 PE set.My favorite part is the wiper I just graduated from decaling 101. I'm disappointed at the wheels. They look good but they are nowhere near what the 1:1 look like. I won't hesitate to change them if the correct wheels are available. Box stock except for these Modifications: Body: Molded in Naca ducts (rear) relocated spoiler brackets license plate area opened tighter door gaps by adding material to doors and body Reshaped exhaust shield aluminum exhaust tips opened front grille molded hood pins removed hood extended to the sides and front for tighter fit door handles reshaped aerodynamics diffuser scratchbuilt Photoetch: spoiler brackets, front grille, mesh in license plate area, race position lights, body fasteners, hood pins Photoetch wiper with scratchbuilt base Added tow hooks (front and back) Added acetate full lenght windows removed molded in air connector Custom made decals for: Klein tools, front and rear skulls, Hella, Katech, GCA, GCA emblem, NCM, ALMS 2006 logo, rear marker lights, Michelin, Michelin man, BBS, safety arrows Wheels: Kit's OZ wheels replaced with Fujimi BBS RE. Not an exact match (shape or size) by a long shot but the best I could do for now. Engine compartment: Fully wired ignition system heavily modified split intake plenums engine top plumbing and wiring custom made decals for intakes fully plumbed cooling system Added cooling hoses Photoetch radiator added hood pins receptacles hose clamps liberal use of SMS Carbon Fiber decals as per 1:1 Interior: removed molded in seatbelt and replaced with photoetch harness machined steering wheel column wired electronics on steering wheel machined cooling can top and handle electronics wiring added Motorola radio transponder with RF cables molded nets replaced air ducts added custom built Carbon Fiber center console with switches machined shifter Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstyle Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 NICE NICE NICE i love the Color and the Details....very Good Job Uwe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Slammer Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Looking good, Nice work. Are you going to Luciano's show this coming Sunday? PM me if you like. . . Cool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Paint and decal work is phenomenal. Beautiful job!! Your next project needs to be a Corvette GTP by Quik Skins (#QS08) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Nice work Looks like you made a lot of the same kind of parts that are in the SMS kit; they also did acetate window details, and added BBS wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Beautiful work. That would fool a lot of people in a "Real or Model" quiz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatamadman Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Another masterpiece ! Great job and I love that raised wiper detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 That looks great Ismael! I was wondering about the wheels. You did a great job with what you had. Tanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Ayala Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) Beautiful work Ismael!!!!! Congratulatios!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited September 13, 2007 by Papin67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Loco!!!! Looks fantastic man, very nice job on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Not bad for just a few mods ..MAN..that is an OUTSTANDING build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 There are no words to express how awesome that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick351 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Wow nice project A awesome looking Corvette C6. The paint and detail are great and the wheels give it that true real car look. (Te Felicito). Edited September 14, 2007 by Maverick351 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Great Build! Theres a lot of great detail everywhere you look! Your bodywork skills, such as opening the ducts, look great as well! Too bad that well built interior I remember from other post got somewhat hidden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Really well done, Ismael. Lots of detail work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Really nice I have been following it very closely. Really nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Ismael....It's just PERFECT, I think there's nothing else to say. I too obvious you love Corvettes, because, you did this one with your heart. You said that you hoped we like it, man!...we love it! Now we have another BBQ or a reason, to see models in the days to come. Te quedo bien bravo! Simon Rivera Torres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 The more of these I see built, the more I need the kit. Great work and super build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thanks everybody for the warm response! I really appreciate all your comments and I'm very glad you like it. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Truly superb build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestfreshman Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Quedo de Show!!!! Ismael The truth is that your C6R is one of the bvest I ever seen, it looks better that the real one. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Smith Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Don't know how I missed this one....but you really need to stop posting pics of real cars..lol Great build man!....excellent craftsmanship as usual from you... Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7000in5th Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Incredible, Ismael!! Now I know why the Corvette Team guys were so impressed at Petit Le Mans this year when you showed them pix of the model. Now, for your next challenge - a model of that same car, C6R-004, now owned by Luc Alphand Aventures, shown with Corvette factory drivers Olivier Beretta and Oliver Gavin teamed with Vosse and Franchi to finish 6th at the July, 2007 FIA GT Spa 24 hour race: (Complete with 24 hours worth of weathering, of course.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 CAN'T HELP IT, HAD TO SEE IT ONE MORE TIME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks everybody for the warm response! I really appreciate all your comments and I'm very glad you like it. Thanks, No, thank you! The treat is ours! So that's what you been up to all this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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