caapa Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 The Chevrolet Corvette Prototype (GM intern EX-52) 1952 began its life as a scatch on a paper napkin. Shortly was introduced the First American Sport Car in the Motorama show in 1953. The car is existing still today but the engine was changed by Mr. Zora Duntov to a V8 engine. So the car to see today is the very first Corvette V8 ! I modified a Corvette 1953 Revell kit back to prototype: on outside was not very much to do. More differences were in the engine compartment. Here I got help with two photos from GM Media Archive. Enjoy the pictures and any comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Nicely done, the pearl white really pops. That car was a show-stopper in it's day. Couldn't believe staid old Chevrolet would do such a thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Love your attention to detail -GREAT job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Beautifull ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Very, very nice! I particularly like your clean work on the red wheel trim. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Very nice model. I thought I was going to see the V8 modeled. Maybe some Corvette historian could fact or fiction this story. I have heard through the years that actual # 1 Corvette never made it out of the mold, They forgot to put the mold release and the body had to ground out of the mold. The first Corvette bodies were produced in Ashtabula, Ohio and this has been the story floating around Northeast Ohio since the 50's. Anyone care to add a few pennies to this.greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Gott'a Love it really like those wheels, another amazing model on here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 What a great idea and excellent execution! I like your detail on the engine and interior and that the fender molding is flipped upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Very clean build. Nice engine detailing, specially the fuel lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looks fabulous !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Super clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 The paint, engine detail, hub cap detail. Absolutely clean and beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caapa Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hi,many thanks for nice comments.Kevin: the trim upside down on fender is one of the few differencies to serie cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Beautiful model. I am impressed with the attention to detail including building some things "wrong" to most eyes, yet in a historically accurate manner. To me, this is probably the best Corvette I've seen on this for um. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Beautiful job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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