Lars Wahlström 49 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Hello, I'm new to this forum, but thought of showing off my latest model. It is the first in over 40 years. I got a kit as a Christmas present in 1977. A -65 Corvette Sting Ray in 1/8 scale, by Monogram. However, I thought it was so bad in the detail that it was never built. But 2019 I got to myself that maybe anyway. So I googled and found on this forum a post from 2014 by "roymattblack" that got me inspired. There was also a member on International Scale Modeller who had built one. So about 1500 working hours later it was finished. Those who built the kit can see that a lot of additions and modifications have been made; the entire chassis, openable doors and detailed interior, etc. I have made a complete documentation of the project. 65 pages of text and image that can be obtained for free as a pdf file from me upon request by email to: larsinger@telia.com 37 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricLightAndy 341 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Hello Lars, Welcome to the forum, what an entrance! That is a thing of absolute beauty! It looks like a real car, breathtaking attention to detail, especially the 1/8 kit box on the back seat, would that be 1/64 scale? I look forward to seeing more builds from you. Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Belbin 608 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 That's astonishing, absolutely gorgeous! So what's next? Nick Link to post Share on other sites
Madmonk 1,395 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 If you're going to introduce yourself to a forum, that's the way to do it! Fabulous build and attention to detail, I bet they didn't look that good straight off the production line. Link to post Share on other sites
thorfinn 3,216 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Brilliant work, brilliant concept! The kit box in the back seat is just the sort of 'scale' detail I love to add. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyW 10,374 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Seeing your Corvette has made my day. A beautiful model. The photo's are pretty good as well. I have two of these, in bits. Both original blue ones. One I've started to remove the roof to make a roadster version. Every now and then, I'll dig out the parts, take a look at the amount of work involved in making anything half way presentable out of them, and then put everything back in the box. There is a ton of work needed! I can fully appreciate the amount of effort you have put into your stunning build. Tony. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Svedberg 371 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) Outstanding! Edited January 7 by Svedberg Link to post Share on other sites
Homer 902 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 "BEAUTIFUL " model ,well done Link to post Share on other sites
airea 164 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Where is the model? I just see a monogram model box in a real corvette... Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,725 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Beautiful build Lars. Link to post Share on other sites
Marco F. 206 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 What an outstanding result I love it Marco F Link to post Share on other sites
JeroenS 6,359 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Wow Lars, welcome to the forums and that is one heck of a build. You've laid a nice layer of paint on it as well, it looks incredible. For a first model, that is not bad at all The only thing that can be said about it is the tyres which seem not up to par with the rest of the build. Are they the kit tyres? I bet you could improve on those with 3d printed ones (for example). Link to post Share on other sites
Pete in Lincs 15,219 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Lars, that was 1500 hours very well spent. It's a beauty and it looks quite real. Lovely paint too. Can you build the next one as a split window? Or how about one of these? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lars Wahlström 49 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Thanks for all the nice comments. I'm overwhelmed! Someone said something about the tires. I agree. There are different tires depending on the kit version. I thought the ones in my kit were OK, with some cutting on the mold lines . They are reasonably similar to the Firestone Blackwall that existed as standard up to the -64-year model. However, not 1965. Then the design of the tire tread and side was changed. The kit's tires are marked 600/15. It should be 670/15. I decided to use the tires anyway. However, I wanted a white wall. It was fixed with a white marker, but should on Firestone Whitewall actually be thicker and closer to the rim (see photo). I did not come up with a good way to do this nicely, so I made it easy for myself and painted on the raised part of the tire side. I should have spent more time on this and maybe I do that someday... Perhaps someone has an idea how to do the white wall. White decals? Adhesive plastic foil? Or make 3D-printed originals and cast my own of silicone rubber. I have an article about that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,007 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I would just like to echo all the other comments - beautiful model engineering and astounding attention to detail! I too love the Revell box on the back seat! A real winner! Link to post Share on other sites
colin 1,621 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I wouldn't worry too much about the tyres, threre's so much other lovely stuff to look at I doubt 99% wouldn't even notice, I certainly didn't Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 2,792 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 A masterful job, truly My favorite shot is the underside. Textures, details, it does indeed look to be a photo of the full scale vehicle. And the whimsy of the kit box is a nice touch Link to post Share on other sites
Lars Wahlström 49 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 I love this forum. Thanks to the sharp eyes here, the tire walls are now correct and I can sleep well again. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Old John 240 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 High compliment.You are kidding us.That's a real car.Great build.Can't wait to see what you do when you have been a this game for a while. Link to post Share on other sites
RACETRACK 365 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 astonishing! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 17,119 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 That's a beautiful crisp build, bravo Link to post Share on other sites
Collectible Cars 78 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Those door shut lines are amazing! I didn't believe they opened until I was the first shot with the doors ajar! Outstanding work my friend! Link to post Share on other sites
Bengalensis 6,480 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Fantastic work! You have really brought this rather basic kit to exceptional levels. Might even inspire me to have new look in my long stashed box... I hope I can see your work IRL on some show in the not too distant future, it would be nice to study it live. Link to post Share on other sites
cherry268 610 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Absolutely stunning Link to post Share on other sites
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