Revell Dodge Viper SRT10

[galaxyg]

Background:

It took me a while to find this kit, but it was worth the wait. I've always found this second generation Viper to be the perfect combination of power and elegance: Beauty and the Beast in one car. Even before getting the kit I'd found some pictures of the metallic orange "Copperhead" version online, and it was always likely I'd build mine that way although I did consider some other colours.

Pros:

Mostly very well moulded with mostly a lot of detail, especially the engine and suspension. Aside from the boot lid not sitting 100% shut everything else fits together perfectly. The kit has both an opening bonnet and an opening boot. Good clear parts and nice quality comprehensive decals.

Cons:

Lots of sink marks on the body - over a dozen to be dealt with. The rear lights entirely lack any kind of depth or definition. As is often the case for Revell's American cars - no side windows and the front wheels don't steer. The European boxing of the kit's decal sheet has no USA plates in it. It would have been nice to have the bonnet vents open instead of moulded-in, and removing them looked like a lot of trouble.

Verdict:

Not perfect but very good. There are a few things that need fixing or dealing with mainly around cleaning up the body moulding, but once the kit is complete it looks as good as any other, from any angle. Generally a very good kit from Revell.

Build notes:

Built over the course of 3 weeks in September 2024. Painted in Tamiya Metallic Orange TS-92, and the carbon fibre stripes are the self-adhesive Hasegawa Trytool brand. I've scratch-built the side aero, omitted the large rear wing and changed the wheels for Aoshima Rays 57xtreme. I've also used the rear wing endplates for the small bit of aero behind the rear wheels - all based on the real-life "Copperhead" example I found photos of. By doing all this I've essentially removed the "ACR" from the car, turning it into a regular SRT10. I have kept the ACR engine however - the kit has parts for both and the ACR one looked more interesting - the top parts of the engine and air intake are different. A lot of extra detail has been scratch built into the engine bay. A strong contender for one of my top 3 builds of 2024.

 

[PappyD340]

Beautifully done!!

[Nacho Z]

Absolutely gorgeous!  This may very well be the nicest example of this kit that I have ever seen.  Outstanding build and the photos make it that much better.

[Zippi]

The Dodge Viper came out really nice.  Did you use a dark primer before hitting it with the Tamiya Metallic Orange TS-92?  I've been looking for a color for my 57 Ford Gasser build and the color you used on your Viper looks pretty close. 

[ncbuckeye67]

That's amazing! The carbon fiber looks perfect against that paint.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very nice!

[Jim B]

Great looking Viper.  Really well done.

[espo]

Beautiful paint finish and color. Great looking engine and chassis. Like the stance. 

[karbuildr]

Outstanding build, beautiful paint. excellent details.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Beautiful looking Viper, well done!!

[Roger U]

Clean build and detailing. Beautiful paint job and color choice.

[70 Sting]

Photo #9 = eggplant emoji

[charger74]

It looks really good

[Pierre_tec]

Such a clean build, not a model you see everyday 

[galaxyg]

18 hours ago, Zippi said:

The Dodge Viper came out really nice.  Did you use a dark primer before hitting it with the Tamiya Metallic Orange TS-92?  I've been looking for a color for my 57 Ford Gasser build and the color you used on your Viper looks pretty close. 

Thanks, yes I did - Mr Hobby Black primer is underneath the orange, it gives it more depth than grey primer would.

[baycolony]

Exceptional build.  Very clean.

[spencer1984]

Fantastic work on this!

Edited September 29, 2024 by spencer1984

[H.A.K]

Very nice. Good job.

[XYHARRY]

That's one stunning Viper there Michael, really well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[MeatMan]

Beautiful build man!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[Rattlecan Dan]

That's a big "WoW" build for sure. Great paint, stance and detail all around. Very nice work!

[slusher]

Absolutely stunning!

[Tommy124]

This looks great. It may lose some time on track without the rear wing… ? But you followed your plan make it look like a non-ACR car and it sure worked well.

[ATHU]

Very very nice!!