Hints & Tips

This is a column hosted by Ismael E. Gonzalez who will provide us with all those neat ideas and tricks to use when building that next Corvette model.  If you have any comments, suggestions or hints you would like to share, please contact Ismael at:  ismaelg@prtc.net

 

The C5-R:

“HOW TO” convert the Revell Corvette C5-R to 2001 Configuration     By Phil Dauphinee

The Engine Compartment:

Sparkplug Wiring           How to add sparkplug wiring to a Corvette engine

 

Interior and Body Trim:

Chrome Metal Foil         What you need when applying chrome metal foil to models

Chrome Plating                 Some words of advice on after arket plating services

Using Photoetched parts   How to work with these "special" parts

 

The Chassis:

Scale Model Tires          An often neglected subject, the tires on model Corvettes

Dry Transfers                   Using dry transfers to create sidewalls on tires.

 

The Paint Department:

Dry Brushing Models       How to add just the right amount of weathering to your Corvette

 

The body Department:

Antennas                             How to make a realistic antenna for your Vette

 


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Page updated  07/22/01