Agora models, 1/8 Scale 1963 Corvette Stingray Split Window

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Similar to my post about the Aston Martin DB5 from the movie No Time to Die, this is the Agora Models Corvette.
Agora is one of the best, (and reliable) companies I have dealt with, any problem can be easily solved with an email to their customer service and as I had such a great time build the DB5, I decided I would try a second model. I purchased this in November of 2024 and am just working through Pack 12. This is a subscription model, coming in either 12 or 24 stages, (depending on what you prefer) and I chose the 12 month option.

The details of this kit are almost mind boggling, every aspect of the vehicle is represented, from brake lines, electrical, mechanical, etc. it's all there. Of course, it's what one would expect for a model this size, and frankly, the cost.
These are serious investments, and the monthly kits take between 4 hours to several days to work through, depending on what is being built. The cost is between 1500 and up, depending on the options you chose, which typically include a display and various other features for collector's editions.
I have been very happy with Agora and recently, pre-ordered their 1/16 scale Orca, which is to be release in January, I am expecting a beautifully replicated model, similar to the 2 I have already built.

The models have working lights, sound effects and other features that make them unique, the Corvette's features include working headlights (rotating), opening hood, doors, "roll-down" windows, working steering, turn signal and brake lights, engine starting and acceleration and lastly a horn.

The majority of the model is metal, with construction being primarily mechanical, (held together with screws), some of the screws are 1 to 2 mm, while most are 5 mm or larger. The completed model is about 15" long, by 7 or 8" wide (I've never measured it) and weighs around 12 lbs. Construction is detailed with downloaded instructions in detailed and numbered steps, and any damaged parts are replaced by Agora, no cost and no questions asked, I assume it would be the same for missing parts, though I've never had an item missing, their quality control is amazing.

Anyone interested in Agora's models, should check out their website, https://www.agoramodels.com/
This is a sampling of the packs, along with assembly, I will post completed photos once I finish in the coming week(s). The last Stage is one of the most intricate and labor intensive, marrying all of the previous assembled sub-assemblies and working your way through the wiring and connections.

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These are very cool..I've checked their site for years...
They are amazing, there are some issues, don't get me wrong, the instructions can be confusing or worse, wrong, but overall they are very impressive. The customer service is fantastic and they've answered any of my concerns quickly and easily. If you ever want to do one, I can wholeheartedly recommend them, they also have a forum, with lots of insights and detailed info, albeit pretty low participation.
 
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Moving along, step 99 and we've married the chassis to the body. Was a remarkable fit and the toughest part was managing the wiring. Once seated and attached with multiple screws, I added a few more parts to the undercarriage and we're just about finished with the underside. Its good, because this thing weighs about 15 lbs and moving it around is not easy any longer.
Next; a system test and all the electrical systems are working great, headlights rotate and come on, interior lights and dash, engine "starts and revs", brake lights and turn signals all functioning as they should. Doors open smooth and close with a satisfying metallic "click", window cranks work the windows.
Hoping to finish it tomorrow, will post final photos when completed.

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Finished up Step 100 this morning.
This was a fun build, some stages took a few hours, others took multiple days. I didn't track the hours on this, but I would estimate it to be in the 40 or so.
I discovered the small Corvette emblem on the nose had delaminated the chrome and paint. I sent an email to customer service and they're shipping a new one to me, so as soon as that comes in, I will attach it to the car.
I took a few short videos of the headlights rotating/coming on, the engine "start" and rev, along with the interior light and brake lights, but I don't know ho to upload videos, without doing a 3rd party link.
Came out great and it's an amazing display.

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Oh, the instructions- Each stage is downloaded, and available digitally, but I prefer to print them and have them as I move through the build. I have no idea how many pages this is, (each Stage is numbered). Some stages are 40 to 50 pages, while a few were 130+.
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Going to do another one?
I watched a few videos of the wooden ship ones...they look like they would take a year.
9000 parts..
 
Going to do another one?
I watched a few videos of the wooden ship ones...they look like they would take a year.
9000 parts..
Yes, I've pre-ordered the Orca from Jaws. Really excited for that one, supposed to start shipping in January.
They're definitely long term projects, I have no idea how many parts this was.

In the meantime, I'll start another plastic car, I've got a couple to decide between, either the Yodel patrol car or the 1958 Fury, (Christine).
 
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