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Back when I was younger, I used to love building models. Even in my late teens and early 20s I still bought quite a few ( never acknowledging that I didn’t have the time to work on them…. I got rid of most of them, given to a friends kid that was into car models, but I kept a few.
reorganixing my garage last night, I came across a large box that contained, among others, three (3) Monogram/Revell 1:12 scale 1967 L71 Corvettes…. I also have a 1:12 scale 69 Camaro that U shaved the emblems and was going to drop in one of the 427 to make a ZL1 COPO….
so now I realize I can use the small block to model my L79, and the Camaro’s Rally wheels will stand in for my wheels
(69 center caps, but oh well)…
ironically, I had even started modifying one into a convertible. It was damaged in storage, but it can be saved…. At least now I have the full size to use for measurements.
Ironically, my daughter (17) gave me a model for Christmas this year…. It’s a 69 Chevelle ( I have a 66), as it was the only one the girls saw at the store ( no Corvettes either)..
it truly is the thought that counts!
found another 12+ models sitting in moving boxes in my garage…. I have too many hobbies!
these large scale models are sought after by the pro builders there are some out there once built in the right angle looks like the real thing. some do very great detail. years ago on this board use to be a member who would build these 67 models to match your car. his work was inscribable
i found a 64 coupe model still wrapped. not going to open it. just going to lay it in the car during shows. that and the fact i still need to build the real one. also found a metal die cast. in my color.
That 1/8th scale '65 is the only one I don't have. I've been building and collecting models for about 60 years, and have more than a hundred kits, promos and die cast Corvettes. I also have two full sized Corvettes, a '64 L76 and a '76 L82. Just cannot have enough of them. They are a way of having all of them. Great hobby. FYI, all the correct factory colors are available in airbrush acrylic enamel from MCW paint & supply online. Promos are a little pricey, but the kits are plentiful (possible exception are the original-issue '63-'67 AMT kits). A good source is ebay. Just another way to enjoy the Corvette experience.
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