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Modeler's 1/24
Viper GTS-R LM97

Updated on 02/20/00

As I stated, the Modeler's kit didn't seem to consider the shrinkage of casting, and it is slightly smaller to be 1/24 scale.  To make the model fully detailed, I had two choices.  One is to use the front section of the AMT or Revell kit.  The other is to use the kit part.
beetle12.jpg (33803 bytes)After carefully removing the front section of the kit, the cowl of the AMT kit was test-fitted as shown.  
Problem of using the stock Viper cowl was that I had to modify it and make louvers myself, and I thought that it would take some time.  Also, the front bumper, especially the radiator openings have to be modified to represent a correct GTS-R appearance.

So, I decided to take the second option.

The front cowl was carefully removed, and had no significant damage.  I used Dremel tools to thin the cowl.  Although it wasn't easy to make the thickness even and constant, I was able to make an acceptable part as shown.
Then, the front bumper was removed from the cowl.  I used a conventional practice of cutting doors and hood as shown.  I simply used the back side of sharp knife, and deepened the panel lines until it reached the back side.
The main body parts were ready for reinforcement before painting.  I just wanted to display how the parts would go together.

Modeler's 1/24
Viper GTS-R LM97

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