AC Norton Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) hello everyone, thought maybe some of you may like to see the newly released amt sock it to me vette built....and built quickly. two weeks made this a fast but fun project. also included in the photos are pics of the katch the kat metallic orange 1 in 12 kits s.e. version i was lucky enough to score when i bought 3 of these kits. thought maybe some folks may enjoy seeing one, if they have not grabbed one yet. any comments or questions are certainly welcome. thanks for looking. a.c. the ace. Edited April 2, 2013 by AC Norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Very cool build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Very clean build, nice work on all the decals...thanks for the kat kit pics too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Awesome! Decals look great on this. Were they easy to work with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 hi alan, thanks to you and everyone for your kind and encouraging comments. as for the decals in this kit,...they are a bit tricky to use, but making sure they sit on the backing paper for 2-3 minutes,..as well as having the area of the body nice and wet, ya should be ok. i have read several complaints re. the newer amt decals that some builders find them tough to use. i found the key is the wetter the better, as once in position its difficult to slide them around, as they are thin. i've also found that decal solvents don't seem to have any real affect on them. so, make certain all your air bubbles and such are worked out and pressed into place even more than you usually do....the quality is there but patience and precision is the key here. hope this helps...if you build one, please post pics,..i'd love to see it as well. regards and thanks, a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Very nice ! Sure brings back memories of building the original , but my decals weren't any where as nice as yours ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 That's a real nice looking '62 Vette AC! The decal/paint work looks great! Do these wheels/tires come in the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 hi roger, thanks for the comments...yes, those tires and wheels are in the kit,...the textured area in the wheel centers are painted with humbrol metal cote aluminum hand paint. regards, a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I have never seen this built with the decals, and I must say you did it justice. This is just so cool, I really dig box art builds and this one is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgedert Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Looks good. Must be a pretty clean kit if you got it done in two weeks and looking that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prostreeter69 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hey AC Great looking build you got there. Can you tell me what color you used? jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 hi jon, thanks for the comments.....i sprayed it with testors laquer # 1831mca-fiery orange. i didn't use clearcote , just let it dry for a day, then applied the decals, and polished it lightly with some detailer spray wax. its the first time i used this type of testors paint,...nice result, clean, good shine, covers well. the tamiya sprays are the best , jon, even better than testors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo64nova Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Its good to see a reissue of a 62 Vette, they make great gassers and modified production cars as well. Nice job on the decals,big decals usually give me fits. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 hi bill, thanks for the comments...i also posted another vette yesterday,...a 64 sport/prod class car from the 60's...you may enjoy it as well. regards, a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nice build!!! I have one on the bench right now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 hi john, thats great....hope you post pics when its done. regards, alf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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