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Anyone built the Revell Penske Corvette?

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Nashville, TN area
Anyone built the Revell Penske Corvette?
Posted by bobbaily on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:49 AM

If so, what are your thoughts on the kit?  Does it include a roll bar & seat belts?  Other racing accessories?  How detailed is the chasis?  Disc brakes included?

Thanks

Bob

 

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: Sarasota, FL
Posted by RedCorvette on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:47 AM

Just starting one.  Mostly finishing up my research and planning my strategy at this point.  (Need to finish up a couple of other projects to clear some more room the workbench before I get too far into it.)

Like what I see out of the box so far.  The kit is pretty simplified when compared to the Accurate Miniature Grand Sport Corvettes, but also looks like it is buildable within the next century.

Engine looks pretty good. 

Interior has a basic racing seat and roll bar.  Looks like what it was - a stripped down production car.  Don't remember if the seat has molded belts and don't have it handy - will check later.  Irregardless, I was planning on adding belts and photo-etched buckles.

Front & rear suspension are a little bit simplified, but I think will look good when painted up. No brake detail.  Haven't come up with any photos of the brakes on the original car, only the restored one.  (I wasn't sure at first about the brakes - I faintly remember drum brakes being a problem on the early C2 racers.  But in checking, discs became standard on the '65 production cars, so discs all around are a safe bet.)

My first impression is that I don't like the way the separate front wheel wells are used to trap the hood hinge pins, but we'll see how it works.  I don't like the one-piece glass - hope it fits okay.  Also looks like the headers and side pipes will be a bit of a challenge to get lined up.

Mark

 

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Nashville, TN area
Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:52 AM

Thaks Mark.  I hope that you post pics of your in progress work.  I'm assuming that you have built the AM Corvettes-how were they to build?  I've tackled a couple of their planes (Dauntless & Mustangs) and they could be 'challenging' at times.  Great detail though.

I'm debating whether to go with the Revell Penske or the Accurate Min. kit for the Endurance GB.  Your input helps.  And how much money I have in my wallet when I decide to buy....

There is also another Revell Corvette, the '67 Sport Coupe (RM2050 @ Squadron) that looks like it might have merit-could build it up as the Sunray DX car.  It is listed as a skill level 3 on another site, so that leads me to think that it has more detail (i.e., parts). Here's a build up on that kit:

http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/Gallery/Vette-67/KitR67Vette.htm

btw-check out the Endurance GB-will be fun.

Thanks again.

Bob

 

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