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Revell 68 Corvette 1/25 scale

Dean62

Dean62

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I decided to build a Corvette model. I’m blaming Donnie! ROTF
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I will be building the stock version…
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That’s because I want something close to my 1969 Stingray 427…

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So I plan to build it like my old car. I am going to cad and print the wheels to match what I had on my car! :)
 
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I started the engine assembly…
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I still have the belts and fan assembly with the alternator to add. I may add the alternator bracket, fuel lines from carb to pump and the spark plug wires. Might as well add more detail. I already added some bolt heads on the motor and carb.

The body looks promising…
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See ya next time…
 
After looking at a few reference pics…
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I decided to add the small black hose on top of the water pump to the intake (using copper wire), and add the fuel lines from the carburetor to the fuel pump (using silver wire).

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Those will be painted soon.

Then I added the bracket for the alternator belt adjustment. First I made one from copper plate (lower right in pic below)…
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Then I glued that on…
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I thought it looked wrong if the alternator was just hanging off the belt…lol.

Next I will paint all of these added components. Then it’s time for the distributor and air cleaner box that mates to the scoop on the hood.

See ya next time…
 
Dean62 said:
After looking at a few reference pics…
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I decided to add the small black hose on top of the water pump to the intake (using copper wire), and add the fuel lines from the carburetor to the fuel pump (using silver wire).

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Those will be painted soon.

Then I added the bracket for the alternator belt adjustment. First I made one from copper plate (lower right in pic below)…
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Then I glued that on…
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I thought it looked wrong if the alternator was just hanging off the belt…lol.

Next I will paint all of these added components. Then it’s time for the distributor and air cleaner box that mates to the scoop on the hood.

See ya next time…
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Always nice to see extra added detail on a engine, Dean. It’s looking great.
Regards, Peter
 
I painted the added on components and then added the lower alternator bracket too…
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Next is the distributor and I have to add/make a coil and then install the air cleaner and coil/distributor box go on.

Will be like this engine pic below, as far as the air cleaner and distributor coil box…
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I modeled the wheel in CAD, now I can export an STL file to use in my slicer software for the resin printer. I measured the model kit outer wheel half and then used that size to create the American Racing wheels I used to have on my 69 Stingray.
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I think these will look pretty convincing on the kit. Once printed and painted, with a little wash, they should look good.
 
Corvettes played a valiant part during the battle of the Atlantic by
the Canadian Navy, (HMCS) therefore I was surprised when I was
expecting to see a model of one , not an automobile.
 
Winova said:
Corvettes played a valiant part during the battle of the Atlantic by
the Canadian Navy, (HMCS) therefore I was surprised when I was
expecting to see a model of one , not an automobile.
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I’m not sure what to tell you other than this section is titled Historical Trailways, Guns, Aircraft and CARS. ;)
 
Sorry , I did not see the section title ,perhaps it is time for me to
stop using the internet as I will be ninety three in three months
time . I just thought Ships of Scale was as it says.
 
Not a lot to show currently, this is a side project, so I do a little here and there.
I didn’t like the fact the model left off the brakes, so I modeled some brake rotors and calipers to be printed with the wheel.
In the interim, I started looking into adding plug wires. I had to drill holes in the cylinder heads and add a piece of metal wire and super glue that into the heads. That way I can slide the rubber tubing onto the wire and glue the plug boots in place…
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As you can see I painted the tubing grey for the plug boots, and the wire is orange thread. However the the boots look too long and the wires too big in diameter for the scale. So…looks like I will be changing this…lol. Oh well, I think I’m on the right track. I will add plug wire looms too.
 
I cut off the oversized plug wires and added smaller ones. They are more to scale now, but are probably a little small. I may add a few coats of paint and increase the diameter some.
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My camera has a hard time figuring out what to focus on with this tiny stuff. Anyway, I think these will pass for now and I can start on the chassis and suspension.
See ya next time…
 
Due to a respiratory infection, my model building has been on hold. No glues, paints, wood dust, resin fumes, etc. I am starting to feel better, but may be another week out from getting back to work on my projects. :(
 
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