REVELL John Greenwood’s Star and Stripes Corvette SEBRING 1971 Assembly Manual

KIT 2825 85282500200

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John Greenwood’s

“Star and Stripes” Corvette

SEBRING 1971

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One of the more notable names in Corvette® perfor-

mance and racing history is John Greenwood. Like many

knew how to squeeze out more horsepower from a big

block Chevy
American car enthusiasts in the late 1960’s, John was a
drag racing fan. However, once learning about and then try­ing out gymkhana type competition among non-professional
drivers, John fell for road racing. At the time, he was driv-

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ing a ’68 Corvette

equipped with the special L-88 version
of Chevy’s® big block 427 engine, so he had some pretty
heavy-duty hardware to start with.

colorful red, white and blue C2 Corvette
the optional removable roof fastened on, the #48 was again
powered by the mighty 427 V8. Along with co-driver Dick
Smothers, the dark haired "straight man" to brother Tommy
as half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo of the 1960’s,
John came in first in GT class, coming in 7th overall.

Greenwood went off to school, road racing school that
is, and gained his Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
competition license. Spending most of 1969 competing in
regional SCCA events, John was a quick study. By 1970,
he was competing and became national champion in A/

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Production class, driving a 427 Corvette

. The choice of

present for you in this Revell-Monogram kit. It features
many vintage racing parts as well as beautiful silkscreen
decals produced by Cartograf of Italy to depict the "Stars
and Stripes" paint scheme.

mount was completely predictable as not too many people

* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES

* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER

* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be

marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome

plated plastic.

* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash

the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.

Rinse and let air dry.

* Check the fit of each piece before

cementing in place.

* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas

to be cemented.

* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before

handling parts.

* Any unused parts may be discarded.

DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut desired decal from sheet.

2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.

3. Place wet decal on paper towel.

4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.

5. Place decal in position on model, face up and
slide backing away.

6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.

7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal
adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any
excess adhesive.

8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.

9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before
applying clear coat.

NOTE: Decals are compatible with

setting solutions or solvents.

* OPTIONAL PARTS

* PIECES EN OPTION

* DECAL

* DECAL COMANIE

* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont

marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.

* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,

laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente
peu concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.

* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant

de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.

DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS

1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.

2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.

3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.

4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son support

en papier.

5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur

le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.

6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.

7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à

améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au

séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.

8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.

9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant

d'appliquer une couche transparente.

REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec

* ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY

* ENSEMBLAGE ALTERNATIVE

les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.

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V8 than John Greenwood.

For the 12 hours of Sebring race in 1971, John built a

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. A roadster with

It is this car as it competed at Sebring in 1971 that we

* CEMENT TOGETHER

* A COLLER

* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY

* A RETIRER ET JETER

This paint guide is provided to

complete this kit as shown on the box

Ce guide de peinture est fourni pour reproduire le

modèle réduit qui apparaît sur la boîte.

Aluminum

Flat Black

Gloss Black

Gloss Light Gray

Gloss Red

Gloss White

Graphite Metallic

Gunmetal

Semigloss Black

Steel

* DO NOT CEMENT

* NE PAS COLLER

Aluminium

Noir mat

Blanc lustré

Gris clair lustré

Rouge lustré

Blanc lustré

Graphite métallisé

Bronze

Noir satiné

Acier

.

If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: [phone]

or, please write to:

Revell-Monogram Consumer Service Department, 725 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Be sure to include the plan number (85282500200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.

Visit our website: www.revell-monogram.com

REVELL-MONOGRAM, LLC Northbrook, IL. Copyright © 2003. All rights reserved.

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A

VALVE COVER

CHROME

102

CYLINDER HEAD

GLOSS LIGHT GRAY

30

WATER PUMP

GLOSS LIGHT GRAY

33

FAN

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

31

BELT FANS

CHROME

★106

AIR CLEANER

GLOSS BLACK

CARBURETOR

★32

ALTERNATOR

CHROME

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

41

★28

CHROME

16

OIL FILTER

GLOSS BLACK

★27

INTAKE MANIFOLD

CHROME

VALVE COVER

CYLINDER

GLOSS LIGHT GRAY

GLOSS LIGHT GRAY

ENGINE BLOCK HALF

(PAINT SHADED AREA ALUMINUM)

26

GLOSS LIGHT GRAY

29

DISTRIBUTOR

GLOSS BLACK

★43

CHROME

38

HEAD

110

ENGINE

BLOCK HALF

(PAINT SHADED

AREA ALUMINUM)

B

★48

FUEL PUMP

CHROME

37

STARTER

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

2

A B

62

TRAILING

ARM

ASSEMBLY

FLAT BLACK

63

REAR

SPRING

ASSEMBLY

FLAT BLACK

3

A B

LOWER

SUSPENSION

FLAT BLACK

113

COIL SPRING HALF

CHROME

COIL SPRING

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

60

DIFFERENTIAL

TOP

FLAT BLACK

61

REAR

SHOCK

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

55

FRAME

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

56

82

COIL SPRING

HALF

58

HALF

CHROME

CHROME

81

COIL SPRING

HALF

CHROME

61

REAR

SHOCK

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

75

TIE ROD

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

4

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CHASSIS ASSEMBLY

RADIATOR

FLAT BLACK

77

RADIATOR

SUPPORT WALL

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

BA

23

DC

65
FRAME
CROSS

MEMBER

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

64
DRIVE
SHAFT

STEEL

47

STEERING

BOX

STEEL

ALUMINUM

24

UPPER

RADIATOR

HOSE

FLAT BLACK

FE

A-ARM

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

102

24

LOWER

RADIATOR

HOSE

FLAT BLACK

57

A-ARM

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK