'80 Corvette by Testors---Seriously?

Hodakamax

This is an experiment in imagination and silliness.

You have seen my driver figure  ???   .....  L O L

The saga and story of the Testors Lamborghini Countach shown at the beginning of this post continues. My good friend Les, bought this kit years ago and inspected it annually. Les is a busy guy and just went through a marriage and a major move with his new wife recently. Les gave me the model as a gift to build during his busy times and I too inspected it at least semi-annually. At 1/12 scale, this thing is BIG. I look, I measure the Aircraft Museum, I check the aircraft stash, and finally I just look at the Countach as Les did. Ah, Les is settled in in new surroundings, in a nice large house and shop. Today, I stopped by and presented him with the Countach yet again. The ball is in his court!-----Maxie

For all of you doubters out there, this has actually been done before in 1:1 scale:

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevrolet/corvette/1979/the-turbine-corvette-from-november-1979-issue/

Wow! Thanks for the info! I'm just making things up. This article and pictures really help! 

Maxie

PS--this extra 880hp will really help for a record run! 180mph road test speed without jet engine!

Do a Google search on "Turbine Corvette". Lot's of stuff will pop up. I live in the upper Gulf Coast region of Texas and during the early to mid '80s, one of our local "more money than sense" car nuts actually owned this thing. It looked like a run-of-the-mill 'vette until he cranked it. Then it was a freaking jet on wheels. You could always tell when Milton had it out on the road, you could smell the JP4 burning.

Kind of a bummer, me thinking I had the only turbine powered Corvette in the world. Now there are two, I find out. I did find this picture of the engine which will help in the build. Rated at 880 HP stock, and with my additional mods of pressurized air via asymetrical scoops to push more air into the turbine and engine compartment along with major exhaust modifications should pick up the pace considerably. 

Max

Max

Good to see you are kepin' real an all. So far it all looks convincing. But make sure you replace the ash tray for the upgraded mono-lithium exchange unit featured on the latest F-35. You’ll appreciate the increase of thermodynamic boost it offers.

Hey Duster, thanks for the input! This is not my first high-peformance project although the last one didn't work out so well. No one killed but a frightning experience for sure!

Maxie

Hodakamax

Hey Duster, thanks for the input! This is not my first high-peformance project although the last one didn't work out so well. No one killed but a frightning experience for sure!

Maxie

 

That give a whole new meaning to RATO (Rocket Assisted Take-Off)

One reason I'm so slow on the Corvette project is I'm building two speed attempt vehicles at the same time. The 1970 vintage 1/1 Hodaka is real while the Corvette is obviously fake. I'll only be trying to break speeds of slightly over 100mph with the 100cc Hodaka but the Corvette should run well over 300mph or whatever I make up. Let's say 400mph plus. That will give us a good fake record for some experimental class. Even though the  little Hodaka is radical it still only has about 6 cubic inches of displacement. This is why I'm building the Corvette to go really fast. Follow?

Maxie

Hodakamax

This is why I'm building the Corvette to go really fast. Follow?

10-4, good buddy. I follow. Both projects are looking really good there, Maxie. I can't wait to see them both racing across the salt flats. 

Neat thread. Reminded me of the STP turbine car. That was pretty cool too. I listened to the race on the radio and you could hear it clearly.

GMorrison

Neat thread. Reminded me of the STP turbine car. That was pretty cool too. I listened to the race on the radio and you could hear it clearly.

 

Actually the only turbine Corvette, at least in that era was built by Andy Granatelli, the  STP guy who built the turbine Indy cars. Strange that the kit was modeled after that car, at least the engine. 

Maxie

Hodakamax

One reason I'm so slow on the Corvette project is I'm building two speed attempt vehicles at the same time. The 1970 vintage 1/1 Hodaka is real while the Corvette is obviously fake. I'll only be trying to break speeds of slightly over 100mph with the 100cc Hodaka but the Corvette should run well over 300mph or whatever I make up. Let's say 400mph plus. That will give us a good fake record for some experimental class. Even though the  little Hodaka is radical it still only has about 6 cubic inches of displacement. This is why I'm building the Corvette to go really fast. Follow?

Maxie

 

If you haven't  been there, you really need to get to Birmingham Alabama and see the Barber Motorsports Museum at Barber Motorsports Park.  It is one of the best museums I've ever been to.  They even do a vintage motorcycle racing weekend.

Wind tunnel tests and computor simulations show the Corvette getting a little light at .5 mach. I have shortened the body by 12 inches and squared the rear to create a vaccuum directly behind the vehicle. This should pull air from under the car via the rear wheel wells to create downward forces and prevent lifting and help in chute deployment. A small spoiler will aid in flow and direct air coming over the top over the shortend tail. What could go wrong?

Maxie

   I think the question should be what can go RIGHT? New and improved aerodynamic design, better tires, shorter commute times, and IF a crash occurs most of the wreckage can be collected in a dust pan. Very efficient.

armornut

   IF a crash occurs most of the wreckage can be collected in a dust pan. Very efficient.

 

 Or a shop vac could be used 

armornut

and IF a crash occurs most of the wreckage can be collected in a dust pan. Very efficient.

L O L ! 

By shortening the car, you "may have" altered the weight distribution a bit.

Don't worry ..... just melt down the lead in about 20 car battery's, and place the "slab" somewhere just forward of the front axle

Almost ready for paint here. I did mold in the right door seams as it's no longer funtional. I'm starting to dig all these scoops, ports and intakes. Imagine Saturday night cruising, without the jet engine of course although flames would be cool, so to speak. You wouldn't want to suck some poor soul into the intake. Just thinkin'....  

Maxie

It is looking cool, Maxie!

Hey Maxie. Since I am making a squid for you, I want you to do something for me on this build. I'd like to see you install a flux capacitor. Remember... it is what makes time travel possible.

Maybe?

How big is said flux capacitor? There is some room in the nose. Antennas? Power requirements?

Maxie

First coat of flat aluminum. The Experimental Aircraft look. It does have two aircraft engines. Looks like it needs a bit more wet sanding but it's a start. At least it looks highly modified from the original on the box. It should also run much faster.

Maxie

Max--in the movie it is the back seat. It's that lighted gizmo behind his left shoulder. If you have some room to put it there, that is the place. 

You'll want this device because terrorists are making plans to steal your high-tech vehicle. You'll probably be able to outrun them with packing that jet engine. But--if you can't, the flux capacitor can transport you and your car into another time/space. Get what I am saying here? It's an insurance policy. I am just looking out for you man.

PS: Buddy--I am just having some fun with ya. Don't ruin your model for me. Put it in--don't put it in. Up to you! No antenna needed.

Awesome! It is looking good Maxie! 

Bakster

Max--in the movie it is the back seat. It's that lighted gizmo behind his left shoulder. If you have some room to put it there, that is the place. 

 

PS: Buddy--I am just having some fun with ya. Don't ruin your model for me. Put it in--don't put it in. Up to you! No antenna needed.

 

OK, where does the red wire go?

Yeah, not much room behind the seat is there. Maybe you could mount something to the left of the seat, facing the driver. There is a small open spot there. Lol.

Ah, this is the hot set-up. Hmm, now the red wire is too short. It's always something.

Maxie

Hey Max... I see now that I missed something. I didn't realize that this was your flux unit, and that you had it behind the seat the first time. That works there too. 

Hook that wire up! And now you have a time machine too.