Revell Viper GTS

Hey folks, this is almost "finished". This is my first model ever, Revell 1:25 Viper GTS, I got it as a gift so I figured I'd practice on it. Currently, waiting a few more days so I can polish the clear coat, not sure how much difference that will make, but I guess I'll find out. Also, sidemirrors not on yet etc etc. I gotta say, the fitment on this kit is pretty sorry, I had a hard time with it. Not a good kit for a beginner! The hood/bumper fitment is just atrocious. But overall, I'm pretty happy with it for what it is-- some good practice. I'm most proud of the black window trim which I painted by hand without masking or tape. I'm already anxious to do my second kit (tamiya supra!).

If I could get the ride height to look good I'd be completely satisfied. Anyone who's done this kit out there who can give me some pointers on how to lower it, it'd be appreciate it. The stock stance is disgusting. EDIT: The body pieces are not glued down yet so I'll still be trying to position it better or maybe even sand some bits to fit. Anyway here goes:

I'll upload more pics later when it's completely done, and in better settings, but here's another:

The viper kit has a serious fitting problem, so it takes a careful dry fit to make it look right.
Anyway, the viper employs the double wishbone suspension, so you just bend the A-arms upward, so that the wheel hub sits higher, and shorten the shock that supports the lower A-arm.

After this model, you will love the Supra kit.

Thanks hiro, I will look into your method, as just having it lowered even slightly would make it look 100 times better. Yeah, and I agree with you, just fiddling around with the supra pieces it seems like it will be a "piece of cake" compared with this viper! Hopefully anyway.

-Chuck

Originally posted by hirofkd
The viper kit has a serious fitting problem, so it takes a careful dry fit to make it look right.



what? i made mine(including paint and clear coat) in less than 24 hours! and it lo0oked great

and i love that silve rone in this thread

Bends, can you take a picture of the box? This may be the kit I was going to buy.

Oh, BTW, yours looks great. Can't wait till you clear coat it will look even better.

Man, first one?
You have the potential dude. Nice work on the Viper.

supratuner: Thanks! Glad you like it.

supercar_man: Here's a picture of the box (http://www.peedeetoys.com/24387.html) And actually, I've already clear coated it :silly2: I've edited the first pic that shows more of the 'reflective-ness' of the paint. I've been told that metallic paints aren't as reflective so I'm happy with the way it looks, if looks better after I polish it, that would just be gravy. Thanks for looking!

forhod: Yep very first one! I don't build robots or tanks or anything so it's the first in the truest sense. Thanks very much for your compliment!

-Chuck

Here's an outdoor shot:

That looks great for your first model! I agree the bonnet on this kit and the suspension are very bad but its not the case with all Revell kits so don't put them off your list. They just need more work then Tamiyas, you will find a couple of the very good modellers on this site will make more Revells compared to Tamiyas and they make them look awesome! Take Murco as the best example of this, anyway I hope you get taht beast sitting right, can we get some engine shots?

very nice.


yep i like revell kits even thou some are buggy

nice lookin build:) what color/ppaint did u use on it?

Lowryda: Thanks! Yeah I know not all Revells are bad, I'll still buy them if they make a car I really want :alien2:

SirWelshy: Thanks!

fullbloodchop01: It's a "plasti-kote" automotive spray paint. I don't know what the name (if there even is one) is. Thanks!

-Chuck