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Thanks Zippi, Me too!

Thanks David, the original hood didn't match the body color and it was sanded beyond repair but was painted black. I felt it needs to be replaced; I think I can save the rest of the model.

Even with the shaved hood, the side chrome strips were ruined as it came. So now the comment would be leave the new hood or shave it?

When I bought this several years ago my intention was to chop it, but it was too nice. The body was brush painted but smooth the color matched the interior. (no pic) I recently decided to disassemble it, clean up some pieces, replace some parts and paint it with the Pacific Blue I had in my paint box. I’ll cut up the glass and use the windshield from the Van kit to fix the cracked glass. I also had an extra hood to replace the sanded down piece that came with the purchase. The interior, engine and chassis will remain as is. I did rework the wheels to narrow the track. The body was stripped with Purple Power and body work has begun. I’ll piddle with this rebuild as another winter project, thanks for the interest.

Not much progress here except for some applied primer. I need some better weather to use my spray booth in the garage, no hurry!

It is Krylon paint Piminto satin….

I like everything about this post....

It’s odd that the decals silvered like that on gloss paint. Usually that happens with flat or matte finish. Clear coat under decals helps, but over won’t. IMHO Were the decals after market?

Just lovely! Nicely built clean and shiny. Color and stance with attitude, I like it! (Looks like it came from the sister bench as my recent 57.)

After some more test shots I settled on Tamiya Pink Pearl base and Clear Orange top coat. This is before any clear or polish. Time to let it cure….

FB DM sent! Kidding, SM can definitely be a wasteland....

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This looks much better than the previous pictures, I missed the reshaping of the B pillars but was pleased to see the new version. Well done.

Temperatures here have been brutally cold so painting in the garage is not an option. I did get everything primed and put a basic interior together. Once it’s installed you really can’t see much detail anyway. Also did a test shot of a faded look using clear red/blue over light and dark base metallic. I have a clear Orange I might try as well.

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Would this be a correct engine color for this build? It seems there are several different colors I find on-line, just like the internet the more ya look the worse it gets!

Historically correct modeling is very rewarding, I did two of the Grand Sport Corvettes years ago. Your looks great, I like how you accomplished the tape, the foil work is well done and the scratch made taillights and fin are outstanding. In the last picture there is a comment at the lower left stating "the snow-tired car" I'd love to see that pic. Could you share the title of this book?

The internet Suck, YouTube isn't any different than some of the long-winded discussions here on this forum!

Well done, clean and nicely finished. I like it!

I have had this one JSJ Detail body so long I can’t remember how I got it. It has a few issues, thick in some areas that won’t allow the interior tub to fit. A thin spot on the roof, a lot of flash that I started to remove and a slight twist in the trunk area. I won’t be using this one on a build, Since Drag City has such beautiful parts but, I found this post and thought I’d share the history for just an interesting topic

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Moving forward, I mean to the rear in uncharted waters here, mock up….

Well that would be nice!

Things have come together pretty well with the exhaust. Got the head pipe made and installed. More to follow…. PS The stacks are 3/16” Evergreen tube.