Mark W

First let me say that this is a beautiful build. The many details will make for a showpiece. I am on a similar path, I have an original 57 left over from my youth. I stripped it and the body is perfect. However, I agree the chassis is very Spartan. So looking on the bay store, I found a few kits of the 56 for $30.00 or less. We are talking the American Graffiti version, right. If I may ask, why so reluctant to use it as a doner? I am going that way myself. Also, I picked up a VCG Resins Y-block, quite a little jewel. You can add a resistor in line with your led to dim it down, let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you. Yes, .015” solder was used, it scales out to 3/8” or 9mm, closer to scale. The brown paint needs a bit of touchup. The plan for the A pillar is to add bits of plastic to hold the windscreen and side windows in place. If goes as planned, it will represent the interior moldings.

The interior is done! Some of the added details are the metal guards on the door latch, seat belts, hand brake, metal turn signal lever MCG wheel, fire extinguisher, ignition key. One thing I put some work into was the Wintersteen only fuel pump panel in the center. Those are metal bezels and a gauge decal. Thanks for looking, I appreciate any comments.

Incredible build, right down to the stress marks in the bends of the exhaust pipes. I’m sitting here with a coffee and enjoying looking at the pics, over and over and over……..

One of my favorites! Will be watching this one.

I guess bored is as good as any. I generally just slow down on a build. That’s when I switch to another build. Usually there’s about 5 going at once, cars / planes mix. It’s that a new project gives me more ambitions and I make a ton of progress, until………

Thanks Greg, I hope you will see it done! I like you quote “Before I joined this forum, I thought #600 was darn fine sandpaper” I could have said that myself!

Awesome find! Sometimes it just works out for you.

Thanks Mike, as they say, slow but sure.

Me too Phil, I can’t wait till it’s setting on it’s wheels.

Thanks Pierre, still need to add the Traco label. Just a few tiny defects to fix and she’ll be ready for paint.

Getting very close to paint on this one. The photos show the final rear fender shape (rev 3), the tips were extended and the edges softened. The front parking lights (rev 2), material removed and inside edges curved. Finally got the rear deck and roll bar done. Scoops and re-scribed trunk. Lastly, some progress on the engine. Thanks for looking!

This is a small detail but it took a lot of work. As Shark pointed out, the rear fender flair is very wrong on the AM kit. Drivers side is nearly done, just need to fix a few scratches. The other side is close behind. Small, as I said but I think it will look much better on the finished model.

Excellent job on really in-scale details. If you ever get a chance, would appreciate some details on the door/trunk/hood hinges. Always looking for new ways of doing things.

When I was 17 I owned a 1962 Impala 327. It was just 10 years old and didn’t look as nice as this. Beautiful job. The lettering on the radiator hose, something I could never do. Care to share the method?

Pierre, I will post a few photos so you can see how I made the changes. After removing most of the roof, I made an insert and glued it in the trunk area, then I reinforced it with plastic stock and two-part epoxy, being careful not to interfere with the chassis. After that, bondo was used to put the curve back in. Then the front was contoured to match the interior. The trunk was also rescribed. If you need more, just let me know. Thank you for your compliments.

Thanks for looking. The mods are slow and more to come. Rear fender flairs are next.

Thanks! Got a ways to go yet, but getting there.

Here’s the wheels/tires I plan on using. The tires are AMs, the wheels (Revell) needed built up on the O. D. To fit. The hood is also Revell and after getting it to fit the opening, I found the front of the mound did’ match the AM body…..a little filler. But I do have a line on a HRM hood… a much nicer option. Also scribed in the headlight covers and a little work on the interior.

Todd, I looked, I saw, I will make the change! Be picky, I missed that one.

Hey, thanks Dann. I took a break from the DB5. Thought I would at least get this one ready for paint. Hope you’re feeling better and waiting to see your DB5 again.

Yes, it’s Traco correct for the Wintersteen car. I posted a pic below.

Thanks, coming along Thank you, no the HRM is no longer available. Looked that way first. The area under the roll bar was a trip.

Here’s the latest update on the Wintersteen Corvette. Body has a reshaped grill opening and smoothed over door handle slots. And of course the roadster body mod. The big block sets waiting for final details with my attempt at scratch built headers.

David, now that you mentioned why you do a WIP. I will tell you that while I am working on my Futura, I’m using your WIP as a guide. Naturally I’m finding the same “problems” as you. With a few small deviations, your solutions are getting me through this project. My color choice is not set in stone, but I am leaning towards the pearl white. Just as I’m working on the Futura the exotic Platinum Arowana fish scales from the far East are being ground to the proper scale. Many thanks.