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It's almost finished. Sub-assemblies went well; I enjoyed detailing the racing seats w/harnesses and all the P/E latches and whatnot. Final assembly wasn't fun, getting it all to fit together and sit correctly wasn't easy, the tolerance stack is too tight. The radiator/shroud was tricky to fit properly, the windshield was a bit too tight as well. I lowered the ride height a bit in front. Only minor trimming was necessary to fit the Fujimi brakes/wheels.
Since there are so many design similarities w/modern Ferraris, the wheels are BBS/Ferrari CS from a Fujimi F430, brakes also stock F430 w/Corvette decals. Racing style resin seats from Arrowhead Aluminum. Paint is Tamiya Mica Silver. Tamiya XF 63 dark gray and TS Italian red interior. I still have to make the oil sump tank. I have the parts but will finish it when I'm not so tired, and will get some engine/chassis shots then. Fun kit up to final assembly... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Looks good Bob. I like the wheels/tires but I personnally don't see the Ferrari influence in the Corvette, although I never was a Corvette fan. Do you have any interior shots with the seats in place?
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
This one looks great !!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
I'm not really into newer corvettes that much but I think this is amazing. You have made a beautiful model that is clean as a whistle. I like the views from every angle. If you had any problems with the final fit, I cant see it. Great job.
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Superb. Love the Mica Silver, it really shows off the curves well. Would never know from the final result there were any fitment issues.
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Looking great in silver!
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
F'n sweet!
You even detailed the headlamp covers ![]() 1/24 wheels on a 1/25 body look damn good! |
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Looks hot, Bob! Ready for a track day, at least. Not like every other chromed-out Vette around here.
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Very nice. It really seems like the Corvette-creators knew about the great look of Maranello-Wheels on its Sports Car.
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
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Sorry to say but I forgot to get interior shots before it was assembled. I had so many fit issues getting the interior/chassis properly installed that I got tired and forgot to shoot them. I will get some engine/chassis shots later, after I get the sump tank built/installed.
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Thanks for the comments!
I worked on the oil sump reservoir at lunch, was pretty easy to make. I used a leftover hub from XS Tuning wheels, the oil cap from the Z06 kit (it's there for use on the C6 LS6 kit so I used it), and a couple of wires to replicate the lines. Also used a tiny piece of styrene and P/E for the dipstick and tube. This is as good as it's going to get ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
That was fast Bob! Keep up the great work!
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Stylish and sleek, Bob. Very tastefully done.
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
GReat job, The paint is absolutely flawless, great shine as weel. I also really like the wheels. great job on the weathering on the exhaust as well. Im gonna have to find myself this kit
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Re: 2006 Corvette Z06 w/some Italian influence
Absolutely stunning!
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