Like You're Looking at a Real Car: Extraordinary Detail Scale Replica Greenwood Corvette Sebring 75

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2 жыл бұрын

Modeler extraordinaire, Randy Derr shows what 5 years of research, 1000+ photos, and painstaking craftsmanship can accomplish. A 1:12 scale model replica of the Greenwood Corvette wide body "Sebring 75". Removable panels reveal the accurate details, mostly scratch built, complete down to the smallest fastener and wired dashboard. Randy shares model building wisdom from his own shop plus some tips picked up from modeler Jim Drew. Many thanks to Randy for the interview, and for having documented each step of this amazing build and allowing us use his photos in this video.
'Subscribe' clip by Imotivation, from Pixabay, CC0 1.0
Music: Potato Deal, Craig MacArthur, KZfaq Audio Library, Standard
Image of Greenwood Corvette on race track courtesy of Wouter Melissen, © ultimatecarpage.com
Images of model and parts in progress courtesy of © Randy Derr
© 2021 by Model Car Muse. All rights reserved.

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@randyderr9830 2 жыл бұрын

A huge “Thank you” to Doug and his team for doing such a great job telling the story of my Greenwood Corvette build! It is such an honor to be featured. And I also want to thank everyone who took the time to offer such kind comments. It is always special to have one’s efforts appreciated by fellow builders.

@ModelCarMuse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your build with us!

@davidimrie6916 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your 1/12 Penske Camaro when I saw it in Scale Auto and this build is absolutely stunning Randy. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@chrissobak4702 Жыл бұрын

Randy.... what a Stunning and Beautiful build this is. I am looking forward to getting to see this Beauty at GSL for sure and getting to catch up with you there.

@randyderr9830 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissobak4702 Thank you Chris for your kind comments! Great to hear from you and I look forward to seeing you and your latest work at GSL too. See you next May!

@panchovisa Жыл бұрын

I was at the same race where you first saw this car, it was awesome. I was hoping to see how you modeled those beautiful Sterling Magnesium wheels.

@tihnkyrbhell8057 Жыл бұрын

Congrats to Randy on receiving a well deserved Best in Show award at the GSL Finale 2023, getting to see this in person was a real treat for me (aside from being there in person...)

@tonybuglione3516 2 жыл бұрын

Randy needs to bring that to the Motor City NNL in November, 2022.

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Tony.

@TheLukaCeeChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I have no words. Randy is a builder I have admired since the 80s. This video was such a treat. Thanks Muse 😊

@jamesvozar1 2 жыл бұрын

That was my reaction too ! words do not do it justice. This is really something special right?

@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a rock star!! I can't believe he built it all. But he did.... Love the Grateful Dead tunes looping in and out, too...love this channel....thnx

@frederickhettesheimer2698 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work. A true labor of love for the subject and the hobby.

@modelcars2978 2 жыл бұрын

This masterpiece is absolutely insane, it looks like you could start it up and drive off.

@jimrogers7841 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, come on kids, show some love and give it a thumbs up! Amazing work of art and another great mini documentary Doug!

@joemoore4027 2 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning. Finest build I've seen in my 60 plus years of building. I smiled the whole time watching.

@JohnPol 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a build true craftsmanship

@wayneburgess6591 2 жыл бұрын

Just one word - Fascinating

@NitroModelsAndComics 2 жыл бұрын

Randy, your work has been inspiring for many moons now. Thank you Doug for this in depth look at this uncompromising build. Than you Randy for your vision and labor of love. A magnificent achievement.

@marshallking291 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this build. Indeed Randy, along with you and several other great builders have reached a level many would like to achieve. The need to share this knowledge allows the rest of us to perhaps pass over some of our failed attempt at perfecting some of the little details that stand out. Maybe someday a book with pictures will be written. Again thanks

@jamesvozar1 2 жыл бұрын

some of the finest work i have ever seen.

@ricksrealpitbbq Жыл бұрын

This build is truly amazing a so inspiring. I would almost expect the smell of fuel if the fill cap was open. Thank you Doug and Randy for taking the time to share such incredible talent. As a cabinet maker I’ve had to duplicate some intricate woodwork on historic homes, of course that’s 1:1 scale nothing at all like this but I can appreciate having to make what you can’t buy.

@federicoperez-frugalscalem5275 Жыл бұрын

Superb research, craftsmanship and dedication, MAGNIFICENT scale model from all angles. Great interview and modeling channel.

@ModelCarMuse Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 2 жыл бұрын

He is incredibly talented!!

@sethgooch1567 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Amazing build ! Incredible !

@deanlewis8083 2 жыл бұрын

Speechless

@Swamp-Fox 2 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing!

@Builtbyronny Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing

@tkw22 2 жыл бұрын

Speechless!!

@johndillon8051 2 жыл бұрын

The Corvette is incredible. What is also really neat is seeing the Sunoco Camaro sitting on the counter behind Randy. I remember that one well from a feature article in Scale Auto Enthusiast. That model was fantastic at the time, but the Corvette is a whole level (or two) beyond the Camaro.

@blueoxmodelshop3405 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing build! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

@raymondblasee1048 2 жыл бұрын

Doug! Thank you for this video, the content in this channel is always very interesting. Randy Derr is another of those famous modelers since the 80s and was a regular in the pages of the Scale Auto Enthusiast magazines of the day. His Greenwood Corvette is nothing short of phenomenal and he has gone to great lengths around the world to research this unique racer to replicate. Great job on this model from a world class modelers👍🏁

@GeorgesMiniatureCars 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal build!! A true to life execution, second to none! An amazing Craftsman!!👍👍✌

@roysorenson4378 2 жыл бұрын

Randy's cars always gives me inspiration to try new things! Hope you can make it out for NNL West on Jan. 21st, 2023!

@HowardCohen24 Жыл бұрын

When I saw the started chassis in Toledo a few years ago, I was in awe of the quality and the engineering. Of course, that is the way Randy builds. Now to see it finished...WOW!!! The number is details is beyond counting. The video is also amazing. Watching Randy pick it up so easily shows how well the car is built. THANKS DOUG & RANDY for a great video of a true work of art.

@allscalegarage9207 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Content! Can't wait to see it in person!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like it's all ready to hit the track for a few hot laps!!

@davevan8864 2 жыл бұрын

I met Randy at NNL Toledo early 1980's. He is a nice of a guy as he is talented. Randy showed me a ton of photos of this project at Dayton show but this is the first finished showing. Thanks

@stevecard2247 2 жыл бұрын

That is a museum quality build.

@RoadRunnergarage8570 2 жыл бұрын

An incredibly detailed engine!!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 2 жыл бұрын

Astounding detailing!!

@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! Beautiful Build!!! Thanks for sharing

@dannieturner9719 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, so Kool and so inspirational !!!

@kenmorris2858 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible model...

@ericverpeten8503 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build

@boostedsaleen6146 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@skipragsdale3565 2 жыл бұрын

Again, thank you Doug and Randy, for sharing this incredible masterpiece of craftsmanship. (I am still picking my jaw up off the floor! LoL!) It just amazes me that builders of this caliber, (including yourself) are about the humblest people you'll ever meet. There is no need to brag about their creations; the creations themselves speak of the builder's skills far louder than they ever could!

@deenjoan9938 2 жыл бұрын

Now that was a work of art a masterpiece thank you for letting us see this.

@thomasbucher6458 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible!

@jamesleson9728 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Doug! Awesome model Randy!

@alancyr3100 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! Very realistic detail. Thanks for sharing.

@model-grail-kit-hunter 2 жыл бұрын

an extraordinary build

@brianfilozof6300 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible work!

@SpeedKing49 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible build, so much detail.

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 2 жыл бұрын

Dang no words can describe this masterpiece!! Thank you very much for sharing this build with us Doug!

@modelmartin 2 жыл бұрын

Best in show #4 at GSL for you! Awesome build once more, Randy. I can never equal your level of project management and execution but what you do inspires me, anyway. Another enjoyable video, Doug. I love what you do, too!

@petermerz2704 2 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome! 5 years to build, I can’t wrap my head around that! You are right though, it looks like a real car, definitely not like a model. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

@HoosierHacker Жыл бұрын

That was amazing!

@earthlingjohn Жыл бұрын

Stunning

@RoadRunnergarage8570 2 жыл бұрын

An absolutely gorgeous build!!

@cclarke6 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding model and outstanding video. Well done!

@modelrestorations Жыл бұрын

I'm late to the comment party ........But, WOW!!!! What a beautiful amazingly detailed work of art.

@ruanecrummett9261 Жыл бұрын

Wow just amazing the creativity

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed!! Have always liked seeing a build from Randy... 😉🙂👍

@DanielLopez-tb2fl 2 ай бұрын

Awesome build. Thanks. Chucho Agrelot

@ACCollection 2 жыл бұрын

This is just amazing!

@marcosfernandeznanita7150 2 жыл бұрын

That is a masterpiece thanks for sharing, makes me go more crazy on my l1/16 dragster, very inspiring

@Ty1972 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just wow.

@davidwalker4426 2 жыл бұрын

Great video of a great build. Most of us will never build to that level but lots of stuff to learn from and inspire.

@kerrypierre9494 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning, amazing detail 👍🔥🇺🇸

@warrenbennett1355 Жыл бұрын

Just amazing, can you imagine if this was the 1/8th corvette

@MarkBatsonHobbydude007 2 жыл бұрын

Randy is an awesome guy! LOVE his work!! This is another great masterpiece from a true master! Thanks for sharing Doug!!

@jamesvozar1 2 жыл бұрын

How about this thing Mark? i`m glad you got to have a look at this video i was thinking of sending it through. That interior... very special build this is. Hope your well.

@jamesvozar1 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of some of the engineering work you do on the scratch building aspects of your nascars also Mark.

@MarkBatsonHobbydude007 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesvozar1 Thanks James!!

@FACEBOOKS-WBDS 2 жыл бұрын

very cool

@justinkase1360 Жыл бұрын

Art

@jamesvozar1 2 жыл бұрын

next level holy cow man.

@robmacdonaldonline Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@youknoweverything7643 Жыл бұрын

I'm slowly getting to this level of mastery but I doubt I ever will I'm building some amazing scratch built racecars like these but looking at his makes mine look like a ten year old butchered a kit joking but damn this guy is azing

@fizisautoart2774 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thats an amazing build, plus you guys look like you could be twins

@errollpalmer9568 2 жыл бұрын

My feedback: BEST IN SHOW!

@youknoweverything7643 Жыл бұрын

This man right here could build a few of these 1:12 scale cars and some rich racing enthusiast will pay huge money for these trust me . My uncle asks me to build certain models and cars that are racecars and he pays me 5-10 grand per build this guy could get easily 100k dollars plus off these cars like the Corvette

@SPMech1 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ! ! ! ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍

@chuckymonster1000 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes ❤❤❤❤

@dannysunay4386 Жыл бұрын

I am flabbergasted at the amount of time this gentleman spent doing this model! What is the scale? I might have missed it!

@ModelCarMuse Жыл бұрын

1:12

@dkstudioart 2 жыл бұрын

I believe I just witnessed the winner of the final GSL.

@thebangkoktimes 2 жыл бұрын

Firstly just let me quickly mention that I am a big fan of your channel. I am so glad that I happend upon it several months ago and look forward to the next video. Randy Derr's Corvette is simply amazing. I have a question about the dry transfers though. Randy mentioned using the film from the dry transfer system on his lazer printed waterslide decals to protect them. I was wondering whether this would work on decades old kit decals to prevent them from shattering as soon as they hit the water, or is there a simpler way to save old decals?

@randyderr9830 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great question Sandy. While I have not actually tried applying the clear film to old kit decals, I don’t think it will work. Here’s why: The film is applied to laser printed images using a heated laminator. The clear film bonds to the image because the heat from the laminator re-melts the printed toner, creating the bond. Kit decals use inks, not laser toner for their images, and it is unlikely the clear film will bond to those inks. Sorry.

@thebangkoktimes 2 жыл бұрын

@@randyderr9830 Thank you very much for your clear explanation. I guess it is back to spraying the old sheets with clear coat and hoping for the best. Are you on instagram or twitter? I would love to see other examples of your work.

@randyderr9830 2 жыл бұрын

@@thebangkoktimes Sorry Sandy, but I am not on either of those platforms, as I think tBest

@randyderr9830 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what happened to that reply. As I was saying, I am not on either of those platforms, as I expect they could be a big distraction from building. Haha! Perhaps we can meet at a model show someday to compare notes. Best regards.

@thebangkoktimes 2 жыл бұрын

@@randyderr9830 Understood. Personaly I unashamedly use those platforms as a source of knowledge and for inspiration more than for contributing and have learned so much from fellow modelers which has improved my game. But, as you say, simply checking in on the people one follows can take up a fair bit of time each day. Unfortunately meeting up at a model show is unlikely (as much as I would love to) as I live way overseas. Anyway, thanks to "The Muse", it was lovely to meet you (virtualy at least) and admire your work. Happy Modeling.

@myretirementlife8731 2 жыл бұрын

That is just unbelievable, I guess I'll just throw my stuff in the trash! 😃

@ClayKemp 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video. Two of my idols breaking everything down step by step. I always enjoy when I get to see Randy at contests. He is hands down one of the nicest, most humble human beings I have ever met. And I always come away having learned something from him each time we talk. I got to see this model in person a few weeks ago. Incredible doesn't even begin to describe it. Thank you Doug for putting this out there for us all to learn from!

@randyderr9830 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Clay! Always a pleasure conversing with you at the various model car events. Your consistent, clean builds inspire many of us builders (myself included) to improve our own work.

@stanbrown915 Жыл бұрын

This video has taught me one thing....I'm a booger eatin moron! 🤣🤣🤣 OMG..INCREDIBLE

@Tiptoetherat 2 жыл бұрын

Even better then the real thing....

@K-Effect 2 жыл бұрын

This scale replica is beyond amazing. I think it would have been easier to build the full-size car

@Enigma-Sapiens 2 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome model build, wow! I am looking for a body for the 1/25 scale AMT/ERTL 1966 Ford Fairlane GT/GTA. If anyone has a body they could part with just reply here, please. I will see it and contact you to work out the price, shipping, etc. Thanks!

@DanielLopez-tb2fl 2 ай бұрын

This car began as a 68 L--88 roadster . (Ya should 've seen it in 1976) Memphis Dan LeLoLai