Flatout Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) Kit bashed with AMT 55 Nomad, Duplicolor rattle can paint, and a few pieces from the parts box. Thanks for lookin'... OH yeah, and Slixx Decals. Edited July 29, 2018 by Flatout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Nice job. Supremely clean. The M/SP classes were always among my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Super build. Really captures the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Very sweet Vette. That color fits it to a "T", makes it look fast just sitting there. Also like the small flairs over the slicks. Is the windshield frame kit chrome or did you redo it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Wow, that came out great. Really looks the part! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 3 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Very sweet Vette. That color fits it to a "T", makes it look fast just sitting there. Also like the small flairs over the slicks. Is the windshield frame kit chrome or did you redo it? Rick...both the windshield frame and the roll bar were redone with Aclad Chrome. Both had flash and mold lines plus I removed the molded in windshield wipers from the windshield frame. Thanks to all for taking the time to look and comment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettegasser Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 That's cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 What a beauty! NIce build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 That turned out oh so nice, well done should be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 6:17 AM, DumpyDan said: That turned out oh so nice, well done should be proud. Thank You all for taking the time to look and comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Really like the color and the half tonneau cover with snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 On July 31, 2018 at 6:29 AM, bamadon said: Really like the color and the half tonneau cover with snaps. Thanks Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Two thumbs WAY up. Looks like what I saw in the early 70's on a Sunday afternoon at the local strip. Mercy I miss those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 12:11 PM, Daddyfink said: What a beauty! NIce build!! X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Great job Pete! Question, your Acrylic Enamel Clear, does it say Gloss on the back? I got some that just says Crystal Clear on the back where the bar code is and it wasn't very glossy. I found another can that looked the same but said Crystal Clear Gloss but haven't tried it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, jchrisf said: Great job Pete! Question, your Acrylic Enamel Clear, does it say Gloss on the back? I got some that just says Crystal Clear on the back where the bar code is and it wasn't very glossy. I found another can that looked the same but said Crystal Clear Gloss but haven't tried it yet. Thanks Chris...my cans all just say "Crystal Clear". In my experience this has paint been very sensitive to humidity, anything above 65-70% and it goes on milky and dries less glossy. It looks like you're in Florida so that could be an issue. Also...Thanks Mike and Pat! Edited August 2, 2018 by Flatout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, Flatout said: Thanks Chris...my cans all just say "Crystal Clear". In my experience this has paint been very sensitive to humidity, anything above 65-70% and it goes on milky and dries less glossy. It looks like you're in Florida so that could be an issue. Yep.. mine looked like milky clear the last time I used it but the first time it just looked satin but it could have been the humidity too. I am curious to see if the Gloss one is any different but I'll be A/Cing the garage before I attempt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Flatout said: Thanks Chris...my cans all just say "Crystal Clear". In my experience this has paint been very sensitive to humidity, anything above 65-70% and it goes on milky and dries less glossy. It looks like you're in Florida so that could be an issue. Also...Thanks Mike and Pat! I've had the same experience with that. Krylon Crystal Clear, right? It also seems to take a LOT of coats to build up enough of a finish to polish out. By a lot, I mean 8-10-12 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 6 hours ago, Snake45 said: I've had the same experience with that. Krylon Crystal Clear, right? It also seems to take a LOT of coats to build up enough of a finish to polish out. By a lot, I mean 8-10-12 or so. Snake...the Clear we were referring to is Duplicolor Acrylic Enamel, it just happens to also be called "Crystal Clear". The Duplicolor has no issues with coverage, the Vette only took 3 wet coats to achieve a nice shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Great job!! How well does that kit go together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Thanks Elvin...it was a lot of work to get the body smoothed out.. The body is made up of 5 separate pieces not including the hood, it all required fitting, filing, putty, and sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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