Erik Smith Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Here is the Monogram/Revell Dodge Viper RT/10. This is the most modern car I have ever built - and it's almost a 20 year old car now... This kit started life as a snap together, which I didn't know until I purchased one and read a review. There is still a good parts count and the parts, despite multiple reissues, are still pretty sharp. There is a lot of clean up, though, and lots of mold lines and weird things due to the "snap" features (some of which I didn't quite remedy, but I tried). I made a few custom alterations and changed the wheels and tires - they are from the new Revell 1962 Corvette kit. Brake rotors are Aoshima parts. The supension has been adjusted and it sits a couple inches lower. I added some basic wires to the engine as well. Color is Tamiya Candy Lime Green with MM Wet Look Clear. I apologize if the photos are too big - Photobucket finally switched on me today and I need to figure things out... Thanks!
jeffs396 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Super nice Erik!!! Sure looks like a full detail kit, would never have known it was a snapper. Cool custom touches too
Ford guy Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Erik, that's the best looking Viper I've ever seen! You can't tell it's derived from a snap kit. I wouldn't have chose green, but wow, it looks great! Love the wheels, very cool. One sweet ride. Roy
slusher Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Sharpb build Erik, the paint and color really pops. l love the wheels and detail. l like the large pictures.....
TooOld Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 It looks great and it's really green ! Never been a fan of Vipers but yours is very clean and detailed nicely , as are all of your builds . I never thought photos could be too large !
surfjunke Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Very fine & clean work. Love the color & wheel choices. Nice added details, too. The new lower stance helps out a lot. The Revell/Monogram snap kits ARE very nice kits.
ValvEasy Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Love those tails; almost turns the back end into a TVR.
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