Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I started out trying to replicate exactly the $3.5million `67 L88 Corvette that sold at Barrett Jackson last January. Did I pull it off? It`s hard to believe, but this project started way back in March of last year. I started my work in progress thread on this forum last April. So I am finally calling this "finished." There was plenty of modification on this build. The wheels were fabricated and cast. As far as I know, there are no other 1/12 scale versions of the `67 style rally wheel, die cast or otherwise. The exhaust from the manifold to the exhaust tips was fabricated using metal tubing and one-off cast resin mufflers. And of course, the L-88 intake, overflow reservoir, and radiator were all fabricated or modified to match the 1:1 car. The typical (for me) coolant hoses, alternator wiring, and relay wiring were added. I am not sure what that square box is on the drivers side inner fender, but it was scratch built from sheet styrene and hook-up wires. Chassis markings, auction stickers, and the battery labels were printed based on reference pictures I have of the 1:1 car. I had a really hard time capturing the red color on this one for some reason. i must have taken over 100 washed out, blurry pictures until I got some decent ones. So let me know what you think.
Ron Hamilton Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful work David!!!! The only thing I see is the lack of a black wash in the wiper vents.
Mooneyzs Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Wow!! This is beautiful David. I think you did an outstanding job on this one. I would be very proud of it.
Helix Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Stunning build David, excellent pictures too, well done mate
Lowlife ! ! Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Wow this is stunning, beautiful paint and those wheels look sharp.. Lowlife ! !
peekay Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Absolutely beautiful! The interior is one of the nicest I ever saw on a model.
Belugawrx Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful paint and finish ! I like....alot engine detailing looks spot on Well done Cheers
atomicholiday Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Stunning work! That red paint is outstanding. RE-SALE RED!!
Miserable Soul Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Next time show pics of the actual model .....oh wait ! My bad
Pizzwizz24 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Yeah I say you pulled it off alright! Beautifully done
Hawk312 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Thanks again everyone. For those of you who haven`t seen it, here is the real car on the auction block. It was an exciting moment to watch. I believe up until that time, it was a Barrett Jackson record. It was a 1 of 1 red on red L88: Edited January 25, 2015 by Hawk312
wrecker388 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 So where are the keys? There is no way that is a model. Just kidding. That is over the top excellent craftsmanship David!
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