|
|
Post by mrmike on May 3, 2022 6:13:51 GMT -7
This is the remains of my Grandson's Revell '63 Vette Coupe. The '63s have been a C2 favorite of mine for a while and I felt I needed to rebuild this in my favor since this model car has long since been abandoned by him. My rebuild will include Pegasus Chrome Ts and tires, new rear bumpers and a new dark green paint job. This Snap Kit will get many chassis mods to adapt the new wheels and tires.    More Split-Window to come... |
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 3, 2022 18:54:30 GMT -7
The suspension is where I want it.    More Corvette to come... |
|
|
|
Post by Deano on May 4, 2022 0:19:46 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on May 4, 2022 5:36:11 GMT -7
I like where you're goin' with this Mike.
|
|
|
|
Post by sharp on May 4, 2022 5:38:53 GMT -7
Those wheels look perfect for this build Mike!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 5, 2022 12:07:13 GMT -7
Thanks Deano, Joe and Mike! I noticed a missing piece in the right side vent window and I made a piece to fill in the gap. The Corvette body has been washed and will dry for a coating of Tamiya White Fine Surface Primer. I have a couple of metallic greens in mind for this Corvette, but I need to find the right one.    More Corvette to come... |
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on May 5, 2022 12:18:50 GMT -7
Looking forward to seeing color on this.
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 5, 2022 19:52:34 GMT -7
Maybe on Friday!
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on May 6, 2022 3:23:25 GMT -7
Ok.....it's Friday!!!  |
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 6, 2022 5:58:09 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 6, 2022 8:38:14 GMT -7
I painted the 'Vette this morning with Dupli-Color Emerald Green Metallic and it looks great! Now to let this dry and give it a coating of Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear.    I've been thinking about adding a set of sidepipes to the car. This should look great with the Pegasus Chrome T's. More Corvette to come... |
|
|
|
Post by Deano on May 7, 2022 0:02:59 GMT -7
Great colour and sides pipes definitely the go!!!!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 7, 2022 8:27:28 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! The side pipes are a definite!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 9, 2022 11:55:17 GMT -7
You are probaby wondering, "What the heck did he do?" I started to find flaw after flaw in the paint and instead of repairing each and every single flaw individually, I sanded the whole thing and will give it another paint job! Gotta wash the body first!    More Corvette to come... |
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on May 10, 2022 12:55:08 GMT -7
Looking forward to the recovery efforts Mike.
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 11, 2022 7:01:41 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! Part of me just wanted to put this 'Vette aside and forget about it. But, I just couldn't do that. Round 2 coming up!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 13, 2022 12:53:37 GMT -7
I washed the Corvette body and now it is drying in my paintbooth. I made a set of rear wheel tubs for the Vette. Since I never made anything like these before, this took me a while before I came up with a plan to make them. Now, to paint them with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black.    More Split Window to come... |
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 14, 2022 14:33:17 GMT -7
I primered and painted the '63 Vette this afternoon and it looks so much better. No trash in the paint, which is a good sign! I used the same paint-Dupli-Color Emerald Green Metallic.    More Split Window to come... |
|
|
|
Post by sharp on May 14, 2022 14:42:33 GMT -7
Turned out nice Mike. the paint looks really smooth.
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on May 14, 2022 16:30:56 GMT -7
My all time favorite Vette, looking good Mike.
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 15, 2022 7:53:43 GMT -7
Thanks Mike and Dale! My smoothest paint job ever! Now for clearcoat and some polishing!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 15, 2022 12:06:48 GMT -7
I love a good mockup! It gives me a chance to see where my project is going.    More Split Window to come... |
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 19, 2022 7:01:24 GMT -7
I have started the foiling process. Since my foil is several years old, I have resorted to using Micro Metal Foil Adhesive before I cut my foil. Just another step in my process. The hood vents got some Aluminium BMF.    More Split Window to come... |
|
|
|
Post by Deano on May 20, 2022 13:41:13 GMT -7
I love how the mock up looks.
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 23, 2022 10:27:23 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! If it was totally stock, it would look different! But, my grandson no longer wants it and now I can do what I want with it minus the missing parts. It will be a little customized!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 24, 2022 13:38:59 GMT -7
I clearcoated the '63 Vette today with three coats of Testors Clear Lacquer.    More Split Window to come... |
|
|
|
Post by mrmike on May 25, 2022 13:47:43 GMT -7
I have finished my '63 Corvette and it is posted in On The Road. I would like to thank all those who have viewed and commented on my WIP.
|
|
