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Post by pete on Sept 17, 2024 14:39:15 GMT -7
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Post by poet on Sept 17, 2024 14:56:24 GMT -7
Very nice!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 17, 2024 16:10:55 GMT -7
Great looking Vette. Engine detail is real nice.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 18, 2024 2:38:30 GMT -7
Now this is an impressive build Pete. The detailing on that 427 is just fabulous with the realistic looking bracketry, electrical and fuel plumbing right on down to the engine oil dipstick on the R/H side of the engine. Interior work is non-stop action as well. Dude.....when you bust out with a build, it's pure magic to see what all you put into it.
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Post by tcoat on Sept 18, 2024 3:55:24 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 18, 2024 3:59:51 GMT -7
Nicely done Pete, that engine looks ready to run. will be looking forward to the next update
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Post by kwt on Sept 18, 2024 4:07:33 GMT -7
The detail you have in the engine, let a alone the entire build, is awesome. My hat's off to ya.
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Post by pete on Sept 18, 2024 12:12:03 GMT -7
Thanks for the kind words folks! I may have an update if not tonight, then tomorrow for certain. Its almost time to marry the body and chassis for good. That's gonna be interesting! You'll see why in the next update...
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 18, 2024 14:03:41 GMT -7
Thanks for the kind words folks! I may have an update if not tonight, then tomorrow for certain. Its almost time to marry the body and chassis for good. That's gonna be interesting! You'll see why in the next update...  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2024 17:55:03 GMT -7
C3 racer. Yes please. Very nice.
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Post by pete on Sept 22, 2024 13:00:40 GMT -7
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Post by Zippi on Sept 22, 2024 14:52:02 GMT -7
Pretty kewl looking Vette Pete.
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 23, 2024 2:44:03 GMT -7
Very nice work Pete, i dont think you misse a detail on the engine
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 23, 2024 3:23:27 GMT -7
Your progress on this looks just great after all of the effort that you're putting into it Pete. It seems that Revell and AMT miss leave alot of things left to be desired when it comes to stance, hood fit (and that includes opening and closing) as well as getting most of the details wrong on these C3 Vette kits. You found a great way to get the hood to sit flush with the body by way of shims and hinged correctly so it would open and close with no issues. I watched several you tube videos of completed Vettes and I just couldn't believe that some of those builders would post a video of a completed Vette that had the rear of the hood sitting below the body line much less with the poor stance and terrible wheel/ tire position relative to the wheel openings. So much stuff to correct on these things from the box to get them to even look right. This here was almost more than I could take when I built the AMT C3 Vette. A molded in park brake handle that doesn't even come close to resembling a park brake handle. They couldn't manufacture a separate piece??!!  And then there's the molded in foot pedals??!! Come on man!!  Needless to say......those went "bye-bye"  |
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Post by pete on Sept 23, 2024 13:39:07 GMT -7
Thanks fellas. Its been a real P.I.T.A.but its getting there...slooowly.
I hear yah Joe. Saw the thread you did on that Vette...You got it looking right despite the short falls. Love the battery box too. Was going to do it with mine but the other two that are being built by friends of mine...Opted not to go there. Nor did they want to cut/gut the headlights and fab the stuff to make it look right. Since this is a group build kind of thing with the three of us...I decided to stay my hand and keep it simple. The next one though is all mine and look the f out! it will be off the hook... I hope...
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 25, 2024 2:13:22 GMT -7
Thanks fellas. Its been a real P.I.T.A.but its getting there...slooowly. I hear yah Joe. Saw the thread you did on that Vette...You got it looking right despite the short falls. Love the battery box too. Was going to do it with mine but the other two that are being built by friends of mine...Opted not to go there. Nor did they want to cut/gut the headlights and fab the stuff to make it look right. Since this is a group build kind of thing with the three of us...I decided to stay my hand and keep it simple. The next one though is all mine and look the f out! it will be off the hook... I hope... I am SO looking forward to your take on a Vette Pete. I already know that it's going to be a good build to watch after seeing your work over the years. |
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Post by sharp on Sept 28, 2024 16:40:31 GMT -7
Beautiful work as usual Pete. Love the detailing you put into your builds.
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Post by pete on Sept 29, 2024 16:18:37 GMT -7
Thank you sir. I just can't leave well enough alone!
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Post by pete on Sept 29, 2024 16:21:01 GMT -7
Yeah, Its going to be a good one Joe, don't worry. It will be the only L88 Vette factory built for competition...And that's all I'm saying bout it till I'm ready to build it! LOL
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Post by pete on Sept 29, 2024 16:36:49 GMT -7
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 29, 2024 20:20:06 GMT -7
Great looking model. Engine and chassis detail is excellent! Well done.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 30, 2024 3:23:14 GMT -7
Dude.....I've told you elsewhere and I'll say it here.......you frickin' NAILED that stance and wheel/ tire location relative to the wheel openings. Man this thing looks SICK with all of the detailing and work that you've put into it. Your efforts are to be commended pal.
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Post by pete on Oct 7, 2024 17:57:44 GMT -7
I swear I already posted this. Come back to edit something and POOF it's gone! nowhere to be found...here I go...Again LOL Ok its done. Finally, its been on the bench since the beginning of July. Put all the jewelry on it and those ugly Lexan Sylvania fixed headlight covers on it. Oh and a real nice Model Factory Hiro flip open gas cap. I couldn't resist!   Thanks for looking and the comments! It is much appreciated folks. Sorry this wasn't a full build thread but... The next one will be! Now go see it in the finished builds thread! |
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