RancheroSteve Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Nothing too fancy here - just doing a (mostly) out of the box build of the Accurate Miniatures kit. I will be using the HRM upper control arms and headers. Yes - I filled the slots on the bottom of the frame: An enjoyable build so far - more soon. Edited August 17, 2016 by RancheroSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Luv these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Nice start Steve. I've got one of these I started along time ago that needs attention. I just picked up the upper A arms and headers from HRM too recently, how's the fit? I'll be watching this one.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) I'll be tuning in as well! One of my favorite Corvette racers!I'm curious how Harold's parts will fit this one too......I've got a couple of these as well as his rare resin "roadster" transkit that I won many years ago at NNL East. Edited March 20, 2016 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Nicely done, really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I plan on building one of these eventually as well. Very interested in your progress Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks guys.The upper arms fit just fine and are much more delicate than the kit items. I don't have any good reference photos, so I'm only assuming they're more prototypically accurate. Mine also came with a good set of instructions on how to install them and also how to lower the front ride height. I haven't gotten to the headers yet, but they are supposedly a much better fit than the kit parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks guys.The upper arms fit just fine and are much more delicate than the kit items. I don't have any good reference photos, so I'm only assuming they're more prototypically accurate. Mine also came with a good set of instructions on how to install them and also how to lower the front ride height. I haven't gotten to the headers yet, but they are supposedly a much better fit than the kit parts.Can you scan and post the instructions with the a arms please, mine didn't have anything. I'd like to see them. ThanksDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Can you scan and post the instructions with the a arms please, mine didn't have anything. I'd like to see them. Thanks David Here you go - hope these are legible enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 cool, thanks very much. I did not get that sheet with my order.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjoh Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks for the instructions, that's a big help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 thanks for posting instructions, will have to try out on my next grand sport build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard Racing Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Good work! I built the Delmo Johnson (Sebring #3) version. But I am going to convert it to the Jim Hall/Roger Penske version. This car actually won a major race (Nassau '64).For anyone interested in GS Corvettes, I would recommend the book Corvette Grand Sport by Lowell Paddock and Dave Friedman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 this is a great kit. and can be made into many different versions . i have the #2 car built also. and yes that is a good book for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Good work! I built the Delmo Johnson (Sebring #3) version. But I am going to convert it to the Jim Hall/Roger Penske version. This car actually won a major race (Nassau '64). For anyone interested in GS Corvettes, I would recommend the book Corvette Grand Sport by Lowell Paddock and Dave Friedman. Great reference source, I have a copy in my library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Great reference source, I have a copy in my library.Looks like it's out of print and going for more dollars than I have laying around. Wish I had a copy, but I can't complain - I've got a pretty good auto reference library. Can't have it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Looks like it's out of print and going for more dollars than I have laying around. Wish I had a copy, but I can't complain - I've got a pretty good auto reference library. Can't have it all!Yea I pounced on it when it first came out. Unfortunately a lot of these books go that route, the specialty book re-sellers stockpile copies and as soon as they go out of print they jack-up the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 The interior is done. I added a fire extinguisher and a couple of gauges to the dash. I also made a spacer to move the pedals down and closer to the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Most excellent! This is too weird. Am getting ready to build the 63 and 64 in a Group Build, starting May 1st. Thanks for sharing with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I like the color Steve - what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 I like the color Steve - what is it?It's a custom blend at this point. The instruction sheet lists Tamiya XF17 as a choice, so I started with that, but it looked a little too dark so I lightened it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I agree Tony. The You Tube video shows it as been a much lighter flat blue. Excellent details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrods Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Out of curiosity, why weren't the Grand Sport versions split windows as were the '63 production coupes? Edited April 23, 2016 by showrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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