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10/04/2021 4:57 pm
Found this at Target last week. I hadn't planned on buying one, but hard for me to pass up buying a model in person. Nicely done, especially for an entry level Maisto for only $25. I like the fact that it has actual seat belts. Good shut lines & the exterior overall looks good to me.
I like the C8, maybe not as much as the long nosed look of the previous generations...but on the road, they certainly stand out in a good way.
with Maisto's C7 Stingray...
11/04/2021 8:26 am
Looks really good for a budget model, would make a good donor car for someone who is into modifying diecast models. I think the only ones I've seen in street or race versions have been resin with no opening features.
11/04/2021 11:26 am
Wow Gavin, I haven't seen any 18th scale at any Target in years. I got my C8 at Costco last October. I liked the dark gray metallic color but the C8's black accents practically disappeared so I chose the red. The paint is really thick in places and looks toy-like. The gray one had perfect paint. Next up for me is to paint those black wheels. I do not like black wheels.
Your pics look very good. They always have. Thanks for taking the time to share them with us.
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12/04/2021 2:38 pm
@100ford2003 Thanks very much...I appreciate it! I do agree the paint is very thick, typical of most budget models. Like you, I generally dislike black rims, but I did like the fact that these have the silver trim on the outside.
@old-caddys Both GT-Spirit & Top Speed have made the C8 in sealed resin. The C8 isn't a car I'd pay over $100 for, so this one will work for me. As you said, it would be a very good base for adding some detail.
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17/04/2021 4:58 pm
I bought the red one and charcoal one at Sams. I'm a big fan of the C8. A friend has eight 1/1 Corvettes including a red C8. I got to drive it and I must say that was quite a thrill...it's comfortable although the visibility is somewhat limited.
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18/04/2021 8:06 am
Your friend sounds like a man after my own heart! I can only afford one Corvette at a time.
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19/04/2021 8:17 am
A friend has eight 1/1 Corvettes including a red C8.
wow...is that one from every generation?
20/04/2021 6:58 pm
John S., I can only afford one at a time as well. I have owned my 61 for 49 years now...I guess it must be a keeper.
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05/05/2021 12:28 pm
Nice shots, these are very easy to modify. They come apart so easy even I could do it. Slightly lowered, some colors added and Corvette logos added to the headrest.
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05/05/2021 2:07 pm
Great added detail, Josh.
06/05/2021 12:45 am
@gavin Thanks but you never see it in the display case, it was fun though 
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