Torch Red 1/18 Maisto Diecast Built
04-07-2017, 09:52 PM
#1
Torch Red 1/18 Maisto Diecast Built
Since Maisto does not offer a Torch Red/Adrenaline Red Z51 version of the 1/18th diecast, I built one from parts of two different cars.
I started with a black/tan base coupe with silver wheels, disassembled and bead blasted it. It was not until some time later that I found a white/red Z51 coupe with black wheels. With the black car already apart I transferred the red 3LT interior, Z51 wheels and Z51 spoiler from the white one to the "build car," painting the wheels in bright silver and adding a red mat in the cargo area of the interior.
It took me a couple of tries to paint the car in a finish that replicated the orange peel on the real thing (!) and I still have more detailing to do, e.g., black windshield pillars, but here's the basic result so far.
I started with a black/tan base coupe with silver wheels, disassembled and bead blasted it. It was not until some time later that I found a white/red Z51 coupe with black wheels. With the black car already apart I transferred the red 3LT interior, Z51 wheels and Z51 spoiler from the white one to the "build car," painting the wheels in bright silver and adding a red mat in the cargo area of the interior.
It took me a couple of tries to paint the car in a finish that replicated the orange peel on the real thing (!) and I still have more detailing to do, e.g., black windshield pillars, but here's the basic result so far.
04-08-2017, 07:42 PM
#3
Drifting
Looks great!
Maisto will be coming out with a red one later this year, but it'll be the "Exclusive" version with the carbon fiber roof and different wheels. Basically it'll be a red version of the silver "Exclusive". Honestly I wish they would've just done a red Z51 to begin with as it's the most obvious Corvette color.
Maisto will be coming out with a red one later this year, but it'll be the "Exclusive" version with the carbon fiber roof and different wheels. Basically it'll be a red version of the silver "Exclusive". Honestly I wish they would've just done a red Z51 to begin with as it's the most obvious Corvette color.
