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1:24 Corvette C6-R Racing Muscle by JADA...WOW!
Topic Started: Feb 25 2009, 08:14 AM (325 Views)
69Stang
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Yes, it's true...$10 at my local Wally World! This is the new 1:24 scale JADA 1995 Corvette C6-R.

This bad boy is surprisingly accurate. The body is very well modeled, with the decals and placement being closer than I would have expected. The designers must have worked from the original release photos of the 1:1 car and not from a real race version. But the biggest variance from the prom. version to the race package was the "GTS" decal so not a huge deal. 2005 cars never raced with the "GTS" class designation. For the 2005 season, the ALMS reclassified this class to "GT1" to match the FIA's Le Mans series.

I did very little in the way of customizing, the main outside change was repainting the BBS wheels. Jada produced the original wheels in chrome, but the real wheels are made of Magnesium, so I had to shoot with a touch of German Silver. I also blacked in a few of the duct vent openings as well.

Now lets touch on the interior...WOW! Jada did a super job with this molded insert. As you would expect at this price point, the whole tub was molded in black and you just could not appreciate the amazing details. So a quick coat of grey primer and a little marker work to pick out various detail and I am much happier. This whole custom took maybe 1 hour from start to finish.

This release replicates the #4 Pratt & Miller Corvette as driven by Olivier Beretta and Oliver Gavin. This car and team finished second in the ALMS '05 points standing. I have no idea why Jada choose not to produce the #3 car which finished in first, but I will take a great race car anyway I can get it. Pratt & Miller Engineering has dominated the ALMS and Le Mans series for years with their amazing “R” Vettes. The Corvette is arguably Americas only world class sports car (certainly the only mass produced vehicle) and this car represents an important step in establishing that heritage. After only two events in 2009, the GT1 cars will be replaced by the slightly less powered GT2 racers. So this adds another desirable aspect to this wonderful diecast.

Thanks for taking the time to read over this quick review. I truly enjoy sharing a little history on the various road racing diecast that manage to reach the marketplace. As you know, I am passionate about my road racing and I delight in sharing these toys with other fellow enthusiast.

Ward

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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

Wow! Say this is a JADA casting? Sure doesn't look that way. Your detailed paint touch ups really add alot to this casting. Thanks for the pics and info Ward. :thumbup:
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Very nice one! I saw these at my local Wally and really wanted to take one home, but they were makred at $15. I'll have to go back and check :lol:
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Maybe I got lucky at $9.95, but I can tell you that even at $15, it's well worth it!
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
The hard part is believing this is a Jada. Definitely proves they can do more than just bling. I'm impressed! :thumbup:
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