I have always been a fan of FM’s ‘93 Corvette tooling. This was a natural winner in 40th Anniversary Ruby Red trim but the fact that it was also optioned with the ZR-1 package somehow got lost in the reception of the model even though we so listed it. This is a resurrection of the tooling in a repaint with what I’d term as some welcomed refinement.

First, the color. It is called "Polo Green II Metallic" code RPO 45 and made in 2,189 units for 1993. It carried over from 1992 but changed slightly in appearance in 1994 and was renamed, "Polo Green Metallic" dropping the "II" designation. This is a very deep, dark forest green with a tinted roof panel. FM retained all the goodies that, in my opinion, put the model ahead of its previous FM Corvette brethren. It has excellent engine detail. The wiring for the ZR1 engine is properly color oriented. Radiator labeling and graphics for the induction housing and valve covers are well defined. The headlight pods rotate the way the real ones do. Fidelity to the 1:1 is excellent and the light beige interior looks beautiful with this dark exterior. FM refined their previous badgings and emblems updating them to chrome metal foil treatment. I have a tiny issue with the ‘Corvette’ lettering on the rear in chrome as this was an after market item not found on the stock car but I like its look on this model.

The rear hatch window opens and the roof panel, in dark tint, fits well when in place and gives a bird’s eye view of the nicely reproduced interior, dash and center console detailing. The chassis shows good attention to detail and the aforementioned paint is exquisitely finished in a high gloss. The issue price is $120.

-Tony Perrone