DJMar

Easy Off (or any lye based cleaner) can, and often will, attack solvent based putty. It's one of the downsides of using it to strip paint. I've also seen the rough texture where it feels like the plastic has been pitted in areas where there's still paint "staining". I'm not sure what causes this, but I've had it happen before. I've been able to sand those areas smooth without any further issues. Still, it's a tough break. Don't get discouraged, though. If you fixed that '36 Ford, you can fix this.

Super cool build! I love the Cobra wheels.

Agreed. Having extra paint on hand is always a good idea, especially when you're working with rattle cans.

One of the BEST ways to fill those annoying large ejector pin marks!

I'm totally digging this build! I like the small block swap as well. I used the same kits to build a model of a friend's 1965 Chevelle convertible as a gift. I sprayed it in Tahitian Turquoise that I ordered from a local paint supplier. I remember the Shawn Carpenter body being super, super nice, with minimal prep work needed. I really wish Revell would modify the Z-16 mold and reissue the kit to give us all a regular SS.

She's a beauty in all that rusted glory.

Well, there's what looks like an MPC decal on the lower rocker near the rear tire. I first thought it might be the MPC Saber Vette because that kit had the injector scoops and similar rear tires. It was also 1:20 scale. But the wheels are wrong for that kit and I don't recognize the decals. Maybe it's the Spitfire Funny Car kit? MPC kitted a rash of 1970s Corvettes, and I admit this one has me stumped. I'm sure there's a few folks on this board that know what it is, though. Where did you find the pic?

Spectacular finish to a really awesome build! ??

Nooooo. That's such a bummer. Do you think there is any chance you can sand it out and use it as a base for another paint or color?

Looking forward to this one. I agree with the others, that color is awesome! I'm not sure where I would rank this latest generation in my pantheon of Corvettes, but the C5 is still my favorite.

Great work on that old classic kit. Very clean build. Looks fantastic!

Totally forgot about that one!

I'm assuming you mean notchback. I think the first notch they kitted was the Revell 1990 LX, which has some body shape/dimension issues. Every other kit was a hatch or convertible, unless I missed something.

This is one of the kits I have on constant eBay search. I've yet to find a factory sealed original Monogram Pace Car issue for under $50. But I'll keep looking!

Looks amazing! I didn't notice this until just now, but did you use photo-etch for the hood side emblems?

Wow, those are some serious ejector pin marks on the inside of that interior bucket! Watching this one with interest.

Nicely done! It looks great in orange.

IMHO, the 4-eyed Mustangs are one of those cars that deserve an updated, newly tooled kit. But I'm weird about Mustangs. Personally, I like the Monogram (Pace Car issue) the best of the bunch. It is simplified, but has the front air dam, rear spoiler and the 3 spoke wheels. The MPC kits are a good second choice, and they released a number of different versions - Indy Pace Car, Snakebite, Turbo Cobra, etc.. The MPCs are also 1:25 vs the Monogram 1:24, if that matters to you. I think your biggest challenge is going to be finding any of these for a reasonable price.

I don't heat up the whole tire, just the part I'm going to flatten. This works best on solid vinyl tires, although I have done it on hollow vinyl as well. I actually use an old iron for this. Low heat, gentle pressure, until the tire is where you want it. If you're worried about using the household iron, you can cover the heating surface with some tinfoil.

IMHO, you can never have too many AMT 40 Fords...

I'm glad to see this kit is going to be back on the shelves. Time for me to add one to the stash.

Ummm, I'll take that 1960 Olds, please & thank you.

Those are not easy kits to build, but you did an amazing job with this one. It's an absolute beauty!

Like the others, I appreciate the hard work. The forum loads much faster now. Thank ya'll for getting this sorted. ⭐

I really like 1:24 scale. Of course, most of the kits I have in my stash are 1:25, but I have so many good memories of building all those 1:24 Monogram kits in the 1980s. If I find any of them online at a decent price, I snatch them right up. It will be our secret.