JS23U Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I had this AMT Corvette laying around for at least 25 years. I had the bodywork and paint finished and it always went back into its box. Finally I managed to finish it. The Monogram kit is probably the better one but I tend to avoid 1:24 for its size. So I had to deal with this kit. Like other AMT kits of the mid 70s it was quite a hassle. Relative simple detail, parts fit so so, bad chrome plating, stance needed to be corrected and so on. I used Model Car Garage etch-parts for the headlight covers. These were of course made for the Monogram kit and much larger. Not ideal, but at least better than the AMT kit solution to paint the clear headlights. Given the inaccuracies and hassles I am quite happy with the result. And glad that it is done... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Well worth the effort! Paint, fit & finish, everything looks great. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Excellent! Pane lines look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 👆🏼What David G. said. 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Very cleanly and sharply built. Good looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Looks great. Clean workmanship over comes the kits short comings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Very well done. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Looks good, nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Sharp Vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Great looking Corvette! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Nice job Jens. That kit was one of the first I built when I re-took up the hobby a few years ago and was a fun build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Nicely done Jens! That interior is beautiful.👍 I have two of these that I need to get to sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Ordinary (at best) kit with extraordinary skills applied = very nice model. VERY well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 It looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Very nice job! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Great job on an old simple AMT kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Great looking Vette. I like the white and those panel lines look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Good job. Glad you finished it. Nice work detailing the interior and engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Good looking early Vette. Nice, clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS23U Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Thanks to all who replied. I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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