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06-29-2006, 12:04 PM | #1 | |
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Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
Started on Revell's new Z06. Spent the better part of Tuesday evening sanding mold lines, but when I painted the body silver I noticed a good amount of waviness to the body, primarily the hood and front fenders. I already did a bit of rescribing; Revell's body molds just aren't up to snuff w/the Japanese. So there was an extra step of block sanding/repriming/reshooting the silver before applying the clear. However what you see paint-wise all was accomplished over a 4 hour period w/help of a hair dryer and dehydrator...prime (Tamiya white), color (Tamiya TS 75 Mica Silver), dry, micromesh 2400/3200, spot prime (airbrush), spot color (airbrush), dry, micromesh 2400/3200, apply panel lines, respray silver (airbrush), airbrush a few light coats of TS 13 clear, then a couple mist and wet coats of TS 13 directly from the can. I'll micromesh one more time and recoat the clear. I don't do the "wait X number of days/weeks/months 'til dry" deal w/my paint
Before painting I also removed the molded grille mesh and opened up the side vents to a better scale thickness. Here she is; looks decent so far, and I like the Ferrari F430 "optional parts" wheels-considering how similar C6's and 360 Modenas and 550 Maranellos look. Got the wheel idea from the BBS rims on the LeMans C6R's. This will have a black/red interior. I may use some Ferrari seats as well. The factory Z06 rims from this kit will grace either a C5 or C6 convertible.
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06-29-2006, 12:18 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
nice i love it
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06-29-2006, 12:21 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
great minds must think alike Bob, I'm building my Revell Z06 in the same exact color, silver really looks good on the C6 Vette.
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06-29-2006, 12:39 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
very nice corvette...planning to build one for my friend. GOOD JOB
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06-29-2006, 04:19 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
wow revell made the z06 version? Nice start!
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06-29-2006, 05:06 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
When did the Z06 come out?!
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06-29-2006, 05:32 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
WOW I didnt realize they had the c6 zo6 kit out. Im gonna have to head to the hobby shop tomorrow I agree it looks great in silver, or black is nice too. Keep the pics coming
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06-29-2006, 06:12 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
Looks good so far Bob.
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06-29-2006, 06:20 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
HOLY CRAP! No way!!!! I love the new Z06...I want one so bad.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...83362757EYUcwI Yes, I agree the C6 has a very 360-esque front end treatment. Have I missed another thread with a breakdown of this kit? How are the Z06 wheels/tires? Pretty faithful? 6-pot brakes? Are you going to paint the black trim around the wheelwells? How? Looks sweet right now in silver with the wheels...can't wait to see it completed! |
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06-29-2006, 11:51 PM | #10 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
The Z06 came out recently; w/in the past month or so.
The wheels are pretty accurate; but they use the standard C6 tires; the rears are not quite as wide as they should be, but look good nonetheless. If you want better/wider tires gank 'em from a new Viper kit. I haven't looked @ the brakes, not sure if they're correct or not. The battery underhood needs to be removed and replaced by a facsimile of the top of the dry sump tank w/an oil filler and a couple lines going to it. I'll paint the black trim around the wheelwells just like I paint the black window trim; mask w/Tamiya tape and carefully apply Acryl flat black to the area. I'll probably airbrush at low volume/pressure to keep from bleeding. Not sure if I'll keep the plating on the wheels or go for the painted silver look which is more accurate for CS wheels.
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06-30-2006, 12:19 AM | #11 | |
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great work man and I need to get a food dehydrator.
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06-30-2006, 12:29 AM | #12 | |
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
Hi,
this seems to get an interesting Corvette-Ferrari cocktail, looks great so far
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
hmm, appears to the first use of the new mica silver paint.
got a close up shot? what's it like in person? i imagine it isn't flat like the silver leaf and gloss aluminium is (obviously, being a mica paint...)
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If you look back to my 24 hours of LeMans build you'll see my Porsche 904 that was also painted Mica Silver. It's great stuff.
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Re: Revell 2006 Corvette Z06
Looks great. Paint is impeccable, as we all expect, and the wheel choice is spot on. I didn't know the Z06 was out either, I may have to pick one up if the old lady lets me out of her sight today. Great work, I can't wait to see it come together.
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