Eye4Detail78 Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 I am new here so I figured I would post some pics of my latest build. Wanted to build a replica of my own car so here it is. This started as the 2010 Revell GT. Some of the significant mods to match the 1:1 car include Brembo brakes with red calipers, wheel match as closely as possible, lowered suspension, modified wheel wells to fit wider rear tires, 5.0 engine with correct engine cover and modified intake tube to adapt with upper intake, and 5.0 fender badges. I also applied matte black film on the hood and deck lid along with accurate satellite radio antenna and matching license plate. Lastly, the car has a functioning, retractable hood prop. On to the pics...
CJ1971 Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Wow Double WOW!! ??! Hugely impressive! I actually thought the first pic' was the 1:1! Awesome replication... ?? Cheers Cliff
hgbben Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Finally someone build a good looking new 5.0. Outstanding build
PappyD340 Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 WOW indeed, that's a real beauty you did a remarkable job, this may be your first post but obviously not your first rodeo and BTW WELCOME to the forum, look forward to seeing more of your work!!
Eye4Detail78 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks a bunch for the compliments!! This one was a blast to build and of course, its always nice to have a 1:1 reference in the garage. Here are a few more pics I came across this morning.
Brett Barrow Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Wow, that's gorgeous! Nice and clean replica stock, paint detailed, great use of different sheens of black under the hood. Stunning. Please post more of your work!
DR Dubois Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Excellent build!! What did you use for reference?...
Maindrian Pace Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 That's crazy nice. I'd love to know where you got that 5.0 "toilet seat" upper engine cover. A friend of mine has a red 2012 GT, and myself and another friend just installed a shaker hood scoop kit on it. It looks great, but the 5.0 runs so smooth, it doesn't shake. Nothing like cutting a big hole in a new aluminum hood with a jig saw. -MJS
Brett Barrow Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 That's crazy nice. I'd love to know where you got that 5.0 "toilet seat" upper engine cover. -MJS Maisto die-cast?
Eye4Detail78 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Posted May 25, 2014 Brett, you got me figured out. I did indeed take the maisto and have a hay day with my dremel and some sand paper until I got the shape just right. For those that cant tell, the maisto contains a single piece of molded plastic for the entire engine bay so if you want the engine cover and coil covers, it going to cost you some time!! But as you see...its worth it! Thanks again for the compliments!
Maindrian Pace Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Maisto die-cast? Thanks Brett, I had no idea. Gonna have to pick up one of those. -MJS
W-409 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Incredible! It must be a lot of fun to build a replica of your own car. This turned out really nice, it matches the 1:1 car and is very well built. Especially the paint job is fantastic. Maybe I gotta get me a '60 Impala and build my dad's car.
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