vairnut Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 I think the kit is detailed enough and tooling is in good shape that a new tool isn't needed. Kit is accurate and detailed and builds a decent replica. Easy enough to cut of the roof and do a convertible with the included boot. The interior is already the convertible version. Modelhaus offers all 6 turbo parts and the '66 Corsa convertible body/interior. A 1966 Monza can be built by using the kit body w/o the side marker lights, a modelhaus '66 interior with the kit dash. They also offer dash and transaxle parts to make a powerglide car. What would be great is either a pe set or Keith Mark's decal set to cover the emblems and scripts for all 1960 - 69 Monza, Spyder, and Corsa versions with Yenko and Sprint covered as well. The only missing resin conversions would be a 1966 Corsa HT, and all 1965 Monza and Corsa variants.
Guest Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 I think the kit is detailed enough and tooling is in good shape that a new tool isn't needed. Kit is accurate and detailed and builds a decent replica. Easy enough to cut of the roof and do a convertible with the included boot. The interior is already the convertible version. Modelhaus offers all 6 turbo parts and the '66 Corsa convertible body/interior. A 1966 Monza can be built by using the kit body w/o the side marker lights, a modelhaus '66 interior with the kit dash. They also offer dash and transaxle parts to make a powerglide car. What would be great is either a pe set or Keith Mark's decal set to cover the emblems and scripts for all 1960 - 69 Monza, Spyder, and Corsa versions with Yenko and Sprint covered as well. The only missing resin conversions would be a 1966 Corsa HT, and all 1965 Monza and Corsa variants. A separate front suspension and separate door panels for the interior would make it a far better kit. Those are my biggest beefs with it.
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) I think the kit is detailed enough and tooling is in good shape that a new tool isn't needed. Kit is accurate and detailed and builds a decent replica. Easy enough to cut of the roof and do a convertible with the included boot. The interior is already the convertible version. Modelhaus offers all 6 turbo parts and the '66 Corsa convertible body/interior. A 1966 Monza can be built by using the kit body w/o the side marker lights, a modelhaus '66 interior with the kit dash. They also offer dash and transaxle parts to make a powerglide car. What would be great is either a pe set or Keith Mark's decal set to cover the emblems and scripts for all 1960 - 69 Monza, Spyder, and Corsa versions with Yenko and Sprint covered as well. The only missing resin conversions would be a 1966 Corsa HT, and all 1965 Monza and Corsa variants. A Keith Marks decal set would be AWESOME for this kit. Edited January 5, 2015 by 250 Testa Rossa
Bob Ellis Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I just got the '69 Corvair today. I could tell by the bottom of the box; turbo kit is missing (last seen in the 1967 version). The box is very nice. Except for included convertible boot, this kit is the same as all the issues from 1968 annual until now with side marker lights.
Craig Irwin Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 Well, aside from the funnycar version, you could build a "late" Corvair to replicate one with the "Kelmark" or "Crown" mid-engine V-8 conversion. One of my 1:1 Corvairs had the Kelmark kit with bored-out Chevy 283 coupled with the original Corvair transaxle. The kit included a special adapter plate to mate the V-8 with the Vair transaxle. I've seen a few models over the years where someone has stuck a V-8 in a Corvair, but I've never seen one where it's been a "proper" one with the Corvair transaxle. I have one in the works, but too many projects, too little time. IMG_2236.JPGIMG_2235.JPG Back when I was a kid a friend of my fathers built a V8'Vair with a 427 in the back, I built a model of it the best I could at that time. And yes, I used the "Vair tranaxle. I'm going to try another one now.
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 Hopefully, now that this kit is out, Modelhaus will release more stuff related to this kit. Maybe a couple conversions. Who knows?
Snake45 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 A separate front suspension and separate door panels for the interior would make it a far better kit. Those are my biggest beefs with it. I was just looking at a complete Corvair front suspension in an old R&C magazine. I think if you really wanted to, you could convincingly fake it with parts (A-arms, shocks, springs) from a first-gen Camaro, such as the Revell '69. Just an idea for you.
Craig Irwin Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I was just looking at a complete Corvair front suspension in an old R&C magazine. I think if you really wanted to, you could convincingly fake it with parts (A-arms, shocks, springs) from a first-gen Camaro, such as the Revell '69. Just an idea for you. Pretty much what I have in mind.
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 A separate front suspension and separate door panels for the interior would make it a far better kit. Those are my biggest beefs with it. I see the molded-in door panels as an advantage because I've had a hard time adding flocking to interiors without molded-in door panels.
W-409 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) I see the molded-in door panels as an advantage because I've had a hard time adding flocking to interiors without molded-in door panels. What ? I think it's almost impossible to do a clean flocking job if door panels are molded in. Even if I hide the door panels with masking tape when I spray some paint to the floor and add the flocking, once I take the tape off a lot of flocking will stick to the door panels and they are almost impossible to keep clean. Also foiling the chrome trim on molded in door panels is a real pain in the... Well you know where. That's why I never use flocking if door panels are molded in. If they're not, I will. Of course if someone has good tips how to keep those door panels clean of flocking, I'd highly appreciate it. Edited December 29, 2014 by W-409
charlie8575 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I'll probably grab one to build a Modelhaus 4-door hardtop. I saw these on the shelf last Friday at Hobby Emporium in Tyngsborough, Ma. while grabbing some train stuff. Charlie Larkin
Bob Ellis Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 It appears that you will need Camaro type seats to do a '69 Corvair. I think the seats in the kit represent a pre'67 Corvair.
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 It appears that you will need Camaro type seats to do a '69 Corvair. I think the seats in the kit represent a pre'67 Corvair. No, they're '69 seats. Modelhaus has the '66 and '67 seats.
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 What ? I think it's almost impossible to do a clean flocking job if door panels are molded in. Even if I hide the door panels with masking tape when I spray some paint to the floor and add the flocking, once I take the tape off a lot of flocking will stick to the door panels and they are almost impossible to keep clean. Also foiling the chrome trim on molded in door panels is a real pain in the... Well you know where. That's why I never use flocking if door panels are molded in. If they're not, I will. Of course if someone has good tips how to keep those door panels clean of flocking, I'd highly appreciate it. I use a paintbrush to apply paint and then quickly flock the interior.
jbwelda Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 that's what I was going to say: I think your problem might be the spray painting of the interior. I usually spray the whole thing the predominant color I am going to want it to be and then do the floor mats with flocking by brushing on either paint, or more usually, thinned down white glue, and then adding the flocking. it might still get a bit on the side panels due to my sloppy brushing "technique" but not much and that can be removed with a q tip pretty easy. I would agree though its a lot easier without the side panels molded on. jb
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 Fred Cady did a Yenko Stinger decal sheet a while back, but the logos were too big.
W-409 Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 I've tried with a paint brush, too. Anyway the door panels are full of flocking material before and after painting them. I've tried with and without masking tape... Maybe it's just me .
250 Testa Rossa Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't have any problem using some of the Modelhaus items available for this kit. They do offer an up top and Automatic transmission conversion. Edited January 5, 2015 by 250 Testa Rossa
250 Testa Rossa Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Surprised that they included the tires from the previous release. Was hoping they'd bring back the original tires.
Snake45 Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Very nice! To me, the Corsair shape--and this kit--has almost endless cool possibilities.
Rob Hall Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 I've long thought the 2nd gen Corvair had great proportions and a great C pillar....
unclescott58 Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 I should have one in my collection in another week or two. Scott
250 Testa Rossa Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 I'm surprised nobody has released an aftermarket decal sheet other than Fred Cady.
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