Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

iceracer1

12-30-2010, 07:12 PM

blubaja

12-30-2010, 10:27 PM

The extra parts are from the other vette kits. Yea, please make revell ag stop with the weird 2 piece wheels. You guys always get the better decal sheets tho.

ZoomZoomMX-5

12-30-2010, 10:52 PM

As Frank says, the extra parts are from earlier non-ZR1 'Vettes. Pay attention to the instructions/part numbers, and Google yourself images of the ZR1 interior/engine/etc.

I'd heard the Revell AG decals weren't that great for the carbon fiber. The two sections, the roof itself and the B pillar area should be going in two different directions. I'll be using some tape to make templates for mine.

Yes, the wheels are nice...but dammit Revell, if you are going to tool up new wheels and tires, it would be nice if they were the proper 19's front 20's rear and not 18's & 19's :banghead:

Do some kit designers still not have a clue that the visible wheel diameter is larger than the diameter of the tire bead where it meets the rim? I suspect that has to be the case :shakehead

A 20" wheel in 1/25 scale should measure out to about .86" or 21.84 mm. The ZR1 wheels are .78" front, .81" rear, or 19.81 mm front, 20.57 mm rear.

iceracer1

01-01-2011, 12:58 PM

Yesterday I did some little work on the body. First I sanded the moldlines away and scribed out the panellines. After that I removed the molded ''mesh'' and opened the airintakes in the bumperlip.

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/openingen_%281%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/openingen_%282%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/openingen_%283%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

Kris.

MAXIMA2278

01-05-2011, 02:01 PM

Out of all the Corvettes, I like the ZR-1 the most. I will be following along.

Lownslow

01-05-2011, 03:39 PM

lol youre right about the wheels but the tires are still tall makes the wheels look like 18s
i switched mine up too to some casted aoshimas, i shaved the sidewall on the revell tires. ill be watching your build cause i wont get to time till around the summer.
http://i.imgur.com/jzG0D.jpg

andybmw7272

01-05-2011, 08:39 PM

The pic with the new wheels looks awesome!
Keep it up!
Andy

iceracer1

01-06-2011, 11:10 AM

CrateCruncher

01-06-2011, 12:14 PM

In no way is there any subliminal message contained in this post.

(opendoorsopendoorsopendoorsopendoorsopendoorsopen doors)

MAXIMA2278

01-06-2011, 01:09 PM

Engine looks great!!

iceracer1

01-09-2011, 09:27 AM

So the chrome is removed from the rims.

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_kleur_%281%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

And I painted the body with 4 layers or so.

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_kleur_%282%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_kleur_%283%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_kleur_%284%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_kleur_%285%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

And primered the wheels:

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_kleur_%286%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

Now it's time to do some cf decal work on the body.

I also want to ask for your help. The wheels need te be repainted but I really don't know what color to use for it. I want to keep the chrome lip. Black is always a good combo on every car, but I want to go for an other color. So what do you suggest?

Kris.

ZoomZoomMX-5

01-09-2011, 12:37 PM

Now it's time to do some cf decal work on the body.

I also want to ask for your help. The wheels need te be repainted but I really don't know what color to use for it. I want to keep the chrome lip. Black is always a good combo on every car, but I want to go for an other color. So what do you suggest?

Kris.

Looking good!

As for wheels, I'd suggest a dark gray that complements the "color" of the carbon fiber you are using on the roof etc. Adjust the gray warm or cool depending on the particular carbon fiber you are using. Tamiya Gunmetal is a good dark gray metallic that's fairly neutral in color.

Ferrari TR

01-09-2011, 12:53 PM

Like Bob said dark grey works well with lots of schemes.
Shown here in HOK Kustom Kolors Galaxy grey with semi gloss clear and Alclad polished Aluminum rings.
http://images12.fotki.com/v216/photos/6/11686/9323211/wheel1-vi.jpg

Lownslow

01-09-2011, 03:10 PM

So the chrome is removed from the rims.

I also want to ask for your help. The wheels need te be repainted but I really don't know what color to use for it. I want to keep the chrome lip. Black is always a good combo on every car, but I want to go for an other color. So what do you suggest?

Kris.
go for body color :iceslolan

MAXIMA2278

01-10-2011, 09:58 PM

Gun Metal Rims.......... Best choice by far.

iceracer1

01-11-2011, 12:16 PM

Bossolani

01-11-2011, 12:35 PM

Very nice job Kris!
Decals are from the kit? Super!!!
Cesar Bossolani

iceracer1

01-11-2011, 03:04 PM

Very nice job Kris!
Decals are from the kit? Super!!!
Cesar Bossolani

Yes decals are from the kit. The carbon decals are from ScaleProduction which are very nice.

Kris.

BVC500

01-11-2011, 03:08 PM

Looking good! can't wait to see clear on it.

iceracer1

01-14-2011, 04:35 PM

I wrapped the rearspoiler in carbon today:

http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/albums/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_cf_%281%29_%28Custom%29.JPG

Now it's time for a clearcoat :)

Kris.

deircrfan

01-15-2011, 08:56 PM

iceracer1

01-16-2011, 06:38 AM

This is shaping up nicely Kris!! I like the wheel choice too. Not sure if you knew or not, but the wheel lip moldings on the 1:1 car are just black plastic. Only the front splitter and rocker extensions are carbon fiber. If that's the look you were going for, it still looks cool!

I think it's a bit cheap to make it only black. I think the carbon would look much better, it's only a bit more work :D

Kris.

iceracer1

01-16-2011, 11:18 AM

ffreak

01-16-2011, 11:30 AM

YUMMY !! Looks awesome. I kinda like the c/f on the wheel arches better than just black plastic. Kinda like it was an option on the real car.:biggrin:

da_ashman

01-16-2011, 06:22 PM

1 Word...... SEXY!!!!!!

iceracer1

01-27-2011, 11:40 AM

da_ashman

01-27-2011, 06:29 PM

Looking good!!! How does the ZR1 interior differ?

iceracer1

02-01-2011, 10:34 AM

blackf40

02-05-2011, 05:39 PM

Good job. I like the fact that you are going through the build (normal as it may be to you or to some of us) in a bit extra detail: it definitely highlights the work you're doing and makes your thread more interesting to read.

CifeNet

02-06-2011, 02:01 AM

Making good progress! Love the low look! Simply awesome.

iceracer1

02-07-2011, 02:09 PM

da_ashman

02-07-2011, 06:20 PM

This is definetly one of the sexest models on the go at the moment!!

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