Phildaupho

Not sure if this is an appropriate term but this is one classy rat-rod. I really like the roof affect. Almost looks like leather stitching.

I love that look which you captured so well.

Agree completely. Great set of photos. Altogether a superior build.

Nice box art build. I recently bought the re-release of this kit and was disappointed it does not include the front spoke wheels that are shown on the box. It comes with 4 chrome Halibrand, 4 chrome Centerline and also stock wheels.

Very attractive Deuce. I really like the look of the roof and wonder how you crafted it?

Very exotic. Reminiscent of current Ferrari styling trends.

Cool. Very creative use of 40 Ford hood!!

Thanks for the photos. It took me a bit to find them as I had been looking on the contest thread. Congratulations on your TROG win. Well deserved. I found more photos posted on fotki. I am very impressed with the amazing lowrider paint jobs. Definitely was an awesome event.

All beautiful. Amazing engine detail.

A few more photos and a link to the complete fotki album - https://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/models_of_historic/corvette-sr-2/

thanks guys.

it is finally finished and posted Under Glass February 8, 2018

My replica of Corvette SR2 #1 is finally completed. It has been 18 years since the Mini Exotic transkit was won in the raffle at the Portland NNL and probably about 14 years since I started construction. Most of the build details are in my On The Workbench posts at http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/127254-corvette-sr-2-under-glass/ This model is a close replica of how the car looks quite recently. The car was built as a racecar from a stock ’56 Corvette for the son of GM’s styling chief Harley Earl. The styling was influenced by Corvettes built for speed runs on Daytona Beach. It was further modified and painted blue after the second SR-2 was built from scratch for GM’s engineering boss Bill Mitchell. The under body and chassis has recently been restored so that is why it is red underneath. The engine originally had to twin four barrels before being equipped with Rochester Fuel Injection. The dual throttle bodies were added much later during its vintage-racing career. FINAL DETAILS Paint is Humbrol #52 Metallic Blue White scallops are self-adhesive vinyl but wish I had used thinner material to prevent wrinkles Owen Craft door handles [no longer available] Licence plate light from Revell 427 Cobra Taillights from Revell ‘58/59 Corvette Lower front vents opened up and mesh added Decals –White Corvette SR-2 came with Mini Exotic kit. Others are self-made from Internet images. Flag is signed by Zora Arkus-Duntov, Jim Jeffords who raced SR-2 back in the day and Robert Cumberford – one of the designers Clear acetate windscreens Could not resist painting the Hot Wheels SR2 to match

Cool looking racecar. I like the exhaust system

Very nicely done Vette.

Spectacular! This will either scare off or inspire other GSL common kit entrants.

Beautiful duo !!

Very interesting model. I was not aware of this Gurney race car. Thanks for sharing.

Nicely done but I would substitute the theme from Magnum PI for your soundtrack!!

Intriguing engine choice. Goin to be very cool.

Dan would have loved it !!

I am very surprised that this is your first completion since 2009 but I am very happy that you are building again and how appropriate it is a new Corvette. I am looking forward to seeing your future model builds.

Great looking models and beautiful tributes to Dan Gurney.

Nicely built. This was the pole sitting car of Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt which did not finish the race. It was a great tribute to Dan Gurney that leading the pace lap of this years race was Dan's '66 Can-Am race winning Lola T70.

Congratulations on an absolute masterpiece!!