Revell 07434, 1965 Corvette Sting Ray, 1:8 scale plastic model

This, is a scale model. Mine came with all parts and no cracked 'glass', but the body does require a bit more TLC than I expected. Not all that surprising though, considering it is almost two feet long and apparently made with a four piece mold. But is nothing a bit of sanding and body putty cannot fix. Treat it like a full size car. And just to clarify the box size question I asked, the actual model box measures 23.5 x 16.7 x 5.5 in inches. And like another poster said, take your time and it will come out great. All in all it is a great kit. I've built models since the 60's, and with the dexterity issues I deal with, larger is better. And this is about as large as a car kit comes. Unless you spring for one of the 1:6 scale Harley's that are out there. But then, they aren't a Stingray either. Now where can I find a 67 Charger or even a Super Bee in this scale...

It is difficult to give this model kit less than a 5 star rating, but as a former moldmaker, I’m familiar with the plastic mold creation process; the runners, the knockout pin ejection system, parting line issues and mold polishing, and based on my experience, the kit could have been tweaked some to produce a better end result. Don’t misunderstand - there is not objectionable flash on parts, and wall thickness is excellent. However, some serious work is required to prep the parts for paint and that could have been better. That said, this is an amazing model kit with serious detail built in.

What a beautiful challenge! This is the first of my larger model experience and Revell made this well. Requires higher level skills and actual thinking to get it right, but it pays off. Customer Service was extremely helpful and went out of their way to clear up a small parts problem. Highly recommend this model and all Revell products.

Nice model... as realistic as can be. TAKE YOUR TIME building it. Wish more models were 1:8 scale Actually too bad it doesn't have a place for LED lights.

Nice and fast shipping

Thank's

I just wanted to say that I wish the manufacturers would bring these large scale models back into production because I am 60 years old and have been working on models since I was 9 or 10 years old and my fingers and eye sight isn't what it use to be. ps: I have to use lighted magnifying glass and a visor to work on the 1/25 scale models with reversible type tweezers to hold on to those tiny pieces if u know what I mean PLEASE I am sure that there are a lot of older hobbyists out there that are in the same whey and I like the bigger models because it is easier to detail them by putting plug wires radiator hoses etc. SO MANUFACTURES TAKE NOTE I AM JUST ONE PERSON and some of u other hobbyists let them know we have made them rich over the many years that we have been building these and other toys like wood airplanes ,boats , and money pit rc trucks and planes thank u for letting me vent

ずいぶん前から欲しかった物でした、私ははもう年ですがこのモデルはずっと好きです、とても実物は買えないのでこの1/8モデルを探していました、今から50年前にアメリカレベル制のコルベット1/8スクリプトウインドー車を組み立てた事が有ります、今は何処かへ行ってしまいました、今度は時間をかけてゆっくりと制作するつもりです。

開封してみると、ボディーの屋根の一部がぶつぶつにになっていて、またサイドウインドウの部分などに擦り傷があり、サンドペーパーを、♯400から♯600、そして♯1000で仕上げて、ブラックでスプレーしました。このキットは説明書もカラーでわかりやすくて良いのですが、最新の金型ではない様な気がします。バリもあり中々合いの悪い部分もあります。前輪の左右に動かす部品が両輪に固定できなくてペンチで抑えたら突起が折れたのでピンバイスで穴あけして、針金を差し込みました。車輪は、脱落防止の部品を強く差し込んでもゆるゆるで三カ所にピンバイスで穴を開け、針金を挿して強く抑えました、しかし、車輪はゆらゆらします。(完成したらああまり問題ではない）ホイールに接する部分のみ大きく成型すべきです。窓ガラス部分でも取り付けはカチッ収まらずアバウトです。強く抑えないと隙間ができます。また、ボンネット取り付けでは、何回やり直しても外れて、その部分の修正でも三日間かかりました。止め具の接着面が小さすぎると思います。そこで、アルミの板を3〜4cmに切り、端から約6mmの所を垂直に曲げて端に穴を開け、ボンネットの突起を差み、接着面を押さえてフェンダーの形状にして、両面にたっぷりボンドを塗布して頑丈に加工しました。中々一筋縄にはいかなくて苦労しますが、風格ある姿に完成しました。この様なビッグサイズのモデルを世に送り出していただいたドイツレベル社に感謝します。写真は三角窓にシルバー着色を忘れています。 全長55cm X 全幅21cm X 全高14.5cm。