Model Car Garage - The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible by AMT/ERTL - A Model Kit Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 29/07/2022

Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage we will be looking at the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible by AMT/ERTL. This is a model car unboxing video we hope you will enjoy and share.

The '94 Corvette LT-1 has evolved into the best Vette yet, and the roadster embodies all that the original Corvette promised, and more. the heart of the new Vette is the LT-1 engine, the best and most refined small block V-8 Chevrolet has made. Dimensionally the same as previous 350 cubic inch Chevy V-8s, the LT-1 has a new block, revised cylinder heads, reverse flow cooling, an optical distributor built into the front cover and a computer controlled electronic fuel injection system, which adds up to 300 horsepower and 340 foot-pounds of torque at 3600 rpm. But this hardly is the end of the Corvette's refinement, power is transmitted by a six-speed transmission back to the traditional but improved single leaf spring independent rear suspension. New this year is a traction control computer. Revisions in the suspension give both a better ride  and handling. Looks are sleek, fast and timeless, all part of the composite fiberglass and engineering plastic body, steel frame and big V-8 power.  - AMT instruction sheet, 1994.

The AMT/ERTL 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 model kit is a simple "Skill Level 2" glue-together model kit. This model can only be built as a factory stock 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. 

The AMT/ERTL 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible model kit is made of light grey plastic, clear plastic, and chrome plated plastic. The vinyl tires are accurate Goodyear Eagle directional tires for both the narrower front and wider rear.  

This model kit was designed and released originally in 1989 as a highly revised kit and appears to have carried over with a few of the older MPC Corvette kit pieces, but not many. With that in mind, let's take a look at the kit itself. 

The engine is the standard (350 CID) LT-1 engine, with serpentine accessory drive and electric cooling fan. AMT/ERTL has rendered this engine beautifully in 1/25th scale. It has a 2-piece engine block with manual 6-speed transmission, cylinder heads, chrome cam covers covers, oil pan, oil filter, timing chain cover, water pump, exhaust manifolds, starter motor, fuel pump, serpentine belt, alternator, and the stock intake manifold and fuel injection. 

Like the MPC Corvettes, the suspension and chassis components are simple pieces. The chassis is a single pan style and everything mounts onto it. The front suspension is one piece that includes the lower A-arms, rack and pinion steering, and kingpins with pin axles.  The independent rear axle is a multi-piece unit that includes a separate differential with drive axles, suspension arms, rear mono-leaf springs and a stabilizer bar. You also get the 2-piece stock exhaust system. The 2-piece radiator assembly and a spare tire holder finish off the chassis. 

You get the 1994 style chrome Corvette 5-spoke wheels and optional grey plastic wheels which you can paint. The model also comes with stock Goodyear Eagle directional tires.

The interior is a simple bucket construction that looks accurate and includes a revised separate dashboard with integrated center console , steering column and steering wheel, shift lever, and single piece bucket seats. The dashboard looks like the correct 1994 Corvette piece with digital readouts and molded in airbag door.

The body is beautiful and has separate clam shell hood, front end, rear panel, side sport mirrors and four square rear transparent red tail lights. The front bumper is also revised with wrap-around turn signals and parking lights molded in clear plastic which you will need to paint with "smoke" paint.

Clear parts include a front windshield, rear glass and transparent red rear tail lights. 

The decals are quite colorful and bright. There is a Virgin Islands "X-60312" licence plate, an unidentified "23T309" plate and a Corvette 50th Anniversary plate. AMT/ERTL included the underhood decals for the battery, fender wells, heater motor, fan shroud, and more. 

If you like these vintage sports cars, then the AMT/ERTL 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible model car kit is perfect for you! 

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