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After a few hours.

After watching the Mecum Indy 2019 Auction, I had a thought come back in my head and went digging for an old partial buildup. Threw it in the stripper and got to cutting. Not sure how well this will go but, here I go. Gonna be a long process due to time for modeling and having too many projects.

Got the primer done, and sprayed some Blue on it that I had left over from my 61 Pontiac Ventura. It's not perfect but, neither is the kit in my opinion.

Making progress after a long hiatus on the workbenches. Got the interior done, engine installed and chassis just about completed.

Got my first coat of primer sprayed. Got alittle work yet. I've lost my panel separation lines but I dont think I'm gonna worry to much about them I've got the deck lid fitting better, I just glued it shut and worked on it.

I took the time and drilled out the scoops to hopefully make then look better

Caught up at work so, I pulled this out to get ready for some paint. Man, I think Round 2 should do alittle work on there molds or something. The fit of the nose is not good. The rear body panel was to wide for the body. The deck lid spoiler doesn't align with the spoiler ends on the quarter panels. The fit of the nose and tail panels leave alot to be desired. Have spent about 4 hours on this already in trying to get the nose and tail to work.

Looking at getting a model of the 53 Corvette and was wondering, whose kit is better? I know the Revell/Monogram is molded in White and Red and the AMT will be Grey. Who is better detailed?

Photoetch grille pieces installed

The kit grille had the GSX logo molded into the grille so I opened it up and used my Molotow pen to touch up opening prior to installing photoetch grille pieces

While I was spraying Clear on my 57 Bel Air, I thought I'd clear my GS.

Much better results this time. I used Scale Finishes Super Gloss Clear and so far no issues. Went ahead and cleared my 70 Buick GS while I was airbrushing Clear

I used their enamel base coat. I know it's a compatibility issue between them but, this is the way I've been doing them but, wasn't lucky this time.

I used Tamiya TS13 Clear like I have been but I have since and recieved Scale Finishes Clear to use with the paint so hoping that this doesn't happen again.

So I had to start over. When I cleared my Bel Air, the trunk and hood looked flawless, the passenger side didn't look to bad but then the driver side wrinkled all up. I guess I got to heavy with my clear and it reacted badly. So I stripped her done to bare plastic and have started the painting process again.

Hard to believe it has been this long since I've worked on this. I need to finish this up before something happens to it

Looked around and found another AMT Tire Pack that had narrow white walls that I think suits better. Did a quick mock up.

Went looking for wheels and tires and came up with this. Wheels are from Moebius 65 Bevedere I and the tires are from AMT Tire Pack.

Couldn't agree anymore. Tucker

Started working on the interior. Grabbed my Champagne Embossing Powder and did the carpet on the floor and door panels. Need to finish trim on door panels and clean up the carpet a little.

Looks interesting. Traditional colors - Blue with White strips of White with Blue strips

Dug out my Tamiya Champagne Gold and sprayed my dash and steering wheel. Not to sure about this. I also dug out my Champagne Embossing Powder for the carpet that will work great. Need to foil door panels first then apply the embossing powder to the lower portion of the door panel and kick panels

That was my thoughts as well.

Went looking for reference pictures for 64 Impala interiors with Maroon body and kept coming up with Black. Didn't really want Black, wanted something that would pop with the Maroon paint. Found this and liked it. Went to local Hobby Lobby to see what could be had for paint and found Krylon Almond. Not to bad.

Bare-metal foil completed. Just sprayed Tamiya Clear on it. Not perfect but will do.