RancheroSteve Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 It's done! The Accurate Miniatures kit of the Mecom Racing chassis #003, driven at Sebring by A.J. Foyt and John Cannon to 23rd place. Mostly out of the box, with a few aftermarket items and some extra detailing. There's detailed build thread here that should answer most questions, but ask away otherwise. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/111989-1963-corvette-grand-sport-update-81616/ It ain't perfect, and there are a small list of things I would have done a little differently, but I'm mostly pleased with it. Thanks for looking - comments & questions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 VERY NICE. Those can be tough kits to build. Yours is as nice as any I've seen; better than the 3 I built. Look Great!Randyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Superb, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 That is so nice Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Really Good Job Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Steve, that is dang near perfect! I don't see a thing wrong with it! The stance is dead on (VERY important for this car!), and I love the blue line tires you added-----that's a nice touch! I had to save your pics.........these'll give me some inspiration if I ever get around to doing mine. I've got THREE of these including Harold Bradford's excellent roadster transkit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 It turned out amazing. I was following the build and was blown away at your level of craftsmanship and to accurate details. This is a show winner for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Very attractively built model of a truly iconic race-car. I know these Accurate Miniature kits are considered very challenging but you have certainly done it justice. It is regrettable AM went out of business as I think they had a FIA 289 Cobra in the planning stage which I am sure would have been very popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Great looking model, important car as Phil already said. Your fine work really makes me want to tear into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Great build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 It is regrettable AM went out of business as I think they had a FIA 289 Cobra in the planning stage which I am sure would have been very popular.I was really hoping for that FIA Cobra - one of my favorite cars ever, as well as one that's never been kitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Very nice looking indeed! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Turned out great Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I love the look of these Grand Sport , they look like real race cars . Your build is really nice work , it looks great , well done . Got a couple of these to do myself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Extremely nicely done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Wow! With the right backround it would be hard to tell its a model. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Great job Steve. I wish I would have built mine when I had one. I would probably solder the photo etch vents for strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Very sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txfatboy Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Good looking car. I have a couple of these waiting. i also bought a few of the upgrade parts and the photo etch set. Hope mine looks as good as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 I would probably solder the photo etch vents for strength.A good thought, but there's not really any need to. As I mentioned in my build thread, they're a pretty tight fit once they have some paint on them - I didn't even use any glue. The other possible reason against that idea is that they need to be painted before they're assembled (as the instructions advise) - I think it would be tough to get a decent finish on them once they're put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Beautiful work Steve ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Very nice build. I built one of those in the mid 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Cool build Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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