Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

[iceracer1]

Ok guys, I'll start with this new Revell kit.

I got it straight from the Revell company to build it for a dutch modelling magazine.



The kit contains a lot of parts, but a few of them won't be needed. I don't know why but Revell putted some extra steeringwheels, exhausts and other parts in it. And they are not the same....



And some carbon and numberplate decals which won't be used.



The body also looks good. Some minor moldingmarks which can be easily removed.





Because this is a 1/25 kit and from the USA (i think) the wheels are much better then the german Revell. The tyres are still crap, but the wheels are just one piece this time So if there are some german people from Revell who watching this thread.... PLEASE stop using those shitty multipiece wheels!



Under the car they look like this:





That's not how I want it, so I will use some Aoshima 2 piece Kranze wheels.









The spokes will be painted in a different color, but since I don't know what color I'll use for the body I have to wait to paint them.

Kris.

[blubaja]

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]

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

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

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]

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.







Kris.

[MAXIMA2278]

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

[Lownslow]

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.

[andybmw7272]

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

[iceracer1]

I started to paint the chassis

Van de week ben ik begonnen het chassis alvast te spuiten.



I glued the engineparts together and painted it Revell nr.99 Aluminium. After that I did a light wash with some thinned Tamiya Smoke paint.





After that I drilled some holes to add some sparkplugs.





After this I could add the chrome silver painted exhaust manifolds, the pully and belt and some decals.







Still not sure about the bodycolor yet....

Kris.

[CrateCruncher]

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

(opendoorsopendoorsopendoorsopendoorsopendoorsopen doors)

[MAXIMA2278]

Engine looks great!!

[iceracer1]

So the chrome is removed from the rims.



And I painted the body with 4 layers or so.









And primered the wheels:



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]

Originally Posted by iceracer1

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]

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.

[Lownslow]

Originally Posted by iceracer1

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

[MAXIMA2278]

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