‘65 Corvette Gasser (1/8th)

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Gasser.
This model has been completed for a few years now, and was my first serious attempt at detailing and scratch-building in 1:8th scale. Obviously the large scale helps to build so much within a model - but considering the size of this kit, it lacks such a lot of detail compared to the smaller 1/24th scale models. Optional extras are nil compared what is often included in smaller scale, and the only answer is to create your own. It’s not that hard if you are a seasoned modeller - but if certain parts can’t be exact scale, then it has to be accepted that certain items have at least the ‘appearance’ of true scale - but of course, that is true for any scale that you are building in.

It’s a pity that resizing images does reduce the clarity - unless I’m doing it incorrectly ? Seeing the detail is what we ‘miniturists’ crave !

Hi Ron,

STUNNING Sir, simply STUNNING...


Andy...

Thanks Andy .

Unbelievable, especially at a first attempt. I fully agree about accurate scale. Make it look real, and close enough counts. Years ago there was a resin company that made super detailed engines, Ross Gibson engines. They were labeled as 1/25. Many people complained that they were more like 1/24. I have a few and will put them in 1/24 models. Problem solved

For my first attempt, the Bobtail T, I added the sparkplug wires, fuel lines, and brakes lines. They "disappeared" into areas that looked "correct". I also added more detail to the shifter knob, and added a boot, all of which added to the overall appearance.  I know that the Monogram kits lack detail on the small block chevy engines, many times called nothing more than a blob. Adding more, accurate detail enhances them.

Yes, I would often mix and match 1/24 and 1/25th, if they looked okay.
Those with eagle eyes, or the rivet counters would spot the deliberate mistakes and point them out - and occasionally I’ve answered ; ‘okay - now let’s see your model of this kit’.
We all can spot the errors or infractions, especially in our own models, but unless they are ‘way out’ I think we just have to let them pass.
Personally, I like a bit of constructive criticism, because if it does point out something that I have overlooked, I can often put it right - it’s when the model is finished, that it becomes irksome.

I used to have this kit years ago with the intention of building it as a Gasser as you have. Even bought R/c wheels and tyres for it but never got it started.

Another great build Ron.

Ron234 wrote:
Personally, I like a bit of constructive criticism, because if it does point out something that I have overlooked, I can often put it right - it’s when the model is finished, that it becomes irksome.

I couldn't agree more Ron.

The rivet counters are the worst Ron.

IMPS had a show here in Swords years ago, young Al came over and a couple of other lunatics...ahem

We arrived down with loads of cars, there was mild panic as they had never seen cars before and we were given our own table eventually. Al the jammy bar stewart got a trophy as I remember!

I remember that well Shay.

Actually I won three trophies including 'Best Finish' in show for my 1932 Custom Ford Model A Pickup

A couple of weeks ago, IPMS North Riding branch were holding an open day in Guisborough, and I really fancied popping along - not too far to travel, an hour away, to see other guy’s work up close. I contacted them through faceb**k to ask if there were any car builders, to be told all they built was military vehicles and aircraft - so I didn’t bother when I awoke to a torrential morning’s weather on the day. The Military/Aircraft section is well catered for in modelling, and I have built more than my share in the past too, but I was hoping for at least a car or two.

You're showing off now Geordie Boy!

Well nobody else is going to blow my trumpet Shay! LOL.

It was at the Irish Nationals and it's hard to believe it's been 12 years.











IIRC Geoff was non to pleased that day..... he didn't win anything.

It does look good ......but, what is the colour ? Yep, Orange, but is it the Ford metallic ?

Ron, it's not Orange.

It's Zero Paints Fine Metalic Silver base coat over coated with Zero Paints Clear Candy Apple Red..... only I applied just enough coats to get the depth I wanted.
Hence the lighter shade.

They didn't have an award with Big Block Altered Gassers written on it Al in fairness. lol

Good craic was had which is the main thing.

Hard to believe it's so long ago.

Really nice job on the Model A, Al, - just to get an even finish.
I approached this Hudson with the same Zero paints and silver base, and airbrush,
and it came out a ‘Gene Winfield-esque’ custom faded paint job, that wasn’t the intention at the start.

Ford Electric Orange is nice too...