Dragonhawk1066

I got the clear on today, it's not knock out bright and glossy, but I wasn't expecting that with these colors, or the Clear Varnish(In the background of the first two pics here) I used. I will let it sit for a few days and then wet-sand, polish, and wax(which based on previous uses of the clear, should brighten it up a bit), before taping off the trim for the chrome process. I two-toned the interior yesterday, and added the foil on the trim, and brush painted Molotow Chrome on the door handles and window cranks today. I also detailed the dash today by brush painting Molotow on the insert. I painted the gauge background black, lightly brushed some Molotow onto the numbers and script, and touched up any excess afterwards with Tamiya Panel Line Accent.

Thanks! I will if I can remember, lol. It will consist of taping off all of the trim, painting it gloss black, and then airbrushing the chrome. It will be the first time since I got back into the hobby 4 years ago that I will not be using Bare Metal Foil for the trim on a build. Barbatos Rex on youtube has a great video on using it.

This one I'm excited about. My favorite Corvette! I'll be in for two or three of these if I can set aside enough money when they finally arrive, lol.

I'm hoping they give us a re-issue based on the pics posted by Robert. If so, I'll be needing at least two. I'll reserve judgement until more info is available though.

I'm with you, I'll get one just because it has a different hood, and I do like those dog dishes!

LOL! Thanks! The beauty with craft paints is that if it would have pulled any paint up, a scrub in some water would have removed the rest, and I would have been able to re-paint as soon as it was dry again. Still a risk, but I've worked with craft paints a lot and have never really had a problem with tape lifting off the paint, even after a few hours.

Looks good! Definitely on my to get list.

Got the custom mixed Orange on the '55 this morning, I guess it's more Orange Sherbet than Creamsicle, lol. It's a little bit lighter than I would have gone, but it's my wife's color choice and she loves it, so that's all that matters. I think I'll use Green Stuff World Chrome for the trim, so lots of masking coming up Monday or Tuesday.

I just masked over it. It dries pretty fast, and I made sure not to press too hard on the tape when masking. Turned out great with no lift-off.

Looks great! My favorite body style and color for a Corvette!

I managed to get the body in Stynylrez White Primer on Wednesday, then wet-sanded the primer coat yesterday. It might be kind of hard to see in the pics, but I got the Pearl White (actually Anita's White Metallic craft paint) sprayed on today. I put four coats on the roof, trunk, and rear 1/4's. I also put two coats on the rest of the body and hood hoping it would help as an undercoat to the custom mixed Pearl Creamsicle color I hope to spray on tomorrow. I also got the interior sprayed in a custom mixed Beige color, and I really like how it turned out.

Outstanding!!

Very nice!

Well done! Love the interior!

Nice Chevelle! Very well done!

Well done!

Nicely done!

Took a trip to Hobby Lobby this morning with my $50 Christmas gift. Picked up the AMT 1967 Mustang GT, AMT 1969 Torino Cobra Fastback, and another Revell 1968 Dodge Charger R/T. Initial inspection has me really liking the looks of the Mustang kit. When I first went down the aisle, I noticed that the automotive kits were cut down by 8-12 feet and the military section was enlarged by that same amount. Must be they sell more planes, ships and tanks company-wide than autos?

Getting started on my first of the year, and my first "Shoebox" Chevy. It will be a Creamsicle Orange and White two-tone with a Beige interior, a big block Chevy under the Lex's Scale Modeling cowl induction hood, and ride on Pegasus 19" front/23" rear "Chrome T's". Hopefully I can keep the ride height when all is said and done.

I agree as well, making the convertible into the formal top seems like it would have been much simpler, although I will not complain one bit about having a sportsroof to choose from. I need a formal roof to replicate my first car, a 1972 Cutlass Supreme, so that would have been fantastic for me. The only other variation of the sportsroof they could really do would be the Rallye 350, which I believe was a '70 only option, and would seemingly only be a decal change/addition. I have always been partial to both body styles anyways, so I'm probably in for 2 or 3 when they do come out.

So far I've used 2X Gloss White and Gloss Apple Red with great results, and the 2X Satin Canyon Black with mixed results, mainly due to slow drying causing tackiness even after a week. I have used the 2X White, Gray, and Matte Black Primers as well with great results for all three. The issues I've had were with the 2X clears. They seem to be very hot chemically, and have reacted with all paints I've tried them on, including the two 2X colors mentioned earlier. I do use the 2X Matte Clear over kit chrome for a brushed aluminum look with very good results.

My hopeful 2022 builds include: Finishing the Revell '71 GTX in Road Runner trim that is already painted Sublime Green. AMT 1929 Ford Model "A" Roadster Mod Rod AMT1202 1/25 Scale----Duplicolor Bahama Blue???--- AMT 1955 Chevy Bel Air Sedan AMT1119 1/25 Scale----Pearl Green/Gunmetal---Creamsicle/White 2-Tone/White & Orange or Beige Interior. AMT 1967 GT-350 Shelby Mustang AMT800 1/25 Scale----Metallic Red---Metallic Green---Pearl Tangerine--- Galaxie 21 Foot Tandem Two-Axle Tag-Along Trailer GLX-21 1/24 Scale----Dark Blue/Light Gunmetal/Dark Green. Revell 1966 Chevy Suburban RM85-4409 1/25 Scale-----Dark Blue/Dark Green/Light Gunmetal. AMT 1955 Chevy Cameo Pickup AMT633 1/25 Scale----Pearl Turquoise/Gray Interior----Pearl Plum/Gray Interior. Revell 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 2'n1 R85-2098 1/25 Scale----Custom Mix Dark Green/Black Interior. Revell Foose 1956 Ford FD-100 Pickup R85-4426 1/25 Scale----Custom mix Blue-Green/Two-Tone Gray Interior. AMT 1953 Chevy Corvette AMT1910 1/25 Scale----????/???? Interior. Gulf Livery????---- AMT 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible AMT1137 1/25 Scale----Silver/Black Interior. Revell Foose Custom Cadillac Eldorado R85-4435 1/25 Scale----Deep Metallic Red/Tan Top & Interior---- Monogram 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C R85-4011 1/24 Scale----Emerald Green/Black Interior. I'm sure the list will change, especially if and when I pick up more kits throughout the year, or if inspiration hits me on any other kits in the stash.

Thanks guys! It was this one, although I think they are pretty much the same. I did have to buy a Monogram Testarossa kit for the wheels and tires.

Thanks guys!

Nice work!