RestoModGuy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Started with the newer release AMT kit. Not very impressive kit, low detail chassis and interior. Custom front airdam, custom taillights, arm and headrests on stock molded seats, Pegasus wheels and sleeves with PE Spinners give it an updated restomod look. Duplicolor Bright Red with several hand cut polished clear coats and BMF give it a nice overall finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That looks good! Remember, the molds for that kit were first made in 1962, so the detail is from 1962 and I don't think the molds were ever updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That looks good! Remember, the molds for that kit were first made in 1962, so the detail is from 1962 and I don't think the molds were ever updated AMT was capable of far better chassis detailing when they chose to be. Consider their '58 Chevy Impala with its poseable front wheels, multi-piece front and rear suspensions & separate exhaust. Basically everything their '63 'Vette is missing, yet both kits were designed within years of each other. MPC released their '64 'Vette with a far better chassis, so I'll always wonder why AMT skimped on everything in the '63. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That looks ferocious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Nice job! Fantastic paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Very nice! And I don't usually like the Big Wheels, but they don't look TOO horrible in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Nice looking Vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Very nice! And I don't usually like the Big Wheels, but they don't look TOO horrible in this case.I agree, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 That is a great looking car all around! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Love the work you did with this kit!!! ......it looks GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 That is sweet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Very impressive paint work. I like the look without the bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Nice modifications and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 AMT was capable of far better chassis detailing when they chose to be. Consider their '58 Chevy Impala with its poseable front wheels, multi-piece front and rear suspensions & separate exhaust. Basically everything their '63 'Vette is missing, yet both kits were designed within years of each other.MPC released their '64 'Vette with a far better chassis, so I'll always wonder why AMT skimped on everything in the '63.Two different animals though since the 58 was part of the Trophy Series of kits designed with more options and higher detail. The annuals from AMT were basically glorified promos with some extra detail and custom parts thrown at them.That being said, your build of this kit is excellent. You nailed the stance, and those wheels look killer tucked under the fenders like that. Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Most excellent, Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 One of the first kits I ever built. Molded in gray if I remember correctly. Must have been the first issue of the kit. That one is long gone but I have one built and another unbuilt. Not great detail but is still a nice model of a very desirable Vette . You`re build looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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