David G.

Thanks Chaz! Thank you so much Hector! Thanks Jim. David G.

Thanks Carl! It's great to have you back. David G.

Thanks for posting the video Kurt, it does a great job of explaining how you planned and assembled the hinges. Well Done! David G.

An excellent first attempt, I'd say you've nailed it! David G.

Cool revamp! Clever idea with the fender repair. David G.

Looks like a good clean build, well done! David G.

I definitely interested in seeing what you can do with this kit. David G.

I love the craft fur in the seats! The mockup looks great! David G.

Thanks Chris. Thank you Larry, it's one of my new favorite colors. Thank you Ismael, that color definitely suits a Corvette. Based on my experience rebuilding this kit, I've begun to browsing 1:32 kits at my LHS. I think I may pick up a couple to have on hand when I'm in need of a quick-build fix in the midst of a long term project. Thank you Glen. Thanks Dan, I appreciate that. Thanks Bill, I'm glad you like it. It's a decent little kit. I'd like a go at one that I didn't have to disassemble and repair first. Thank you Larry. David G.

Excellent buildup of a really good kit! Paint, color, assembly and detail all look great! David G.

Nice work on an unusual subject. David G.

Thanks Ismael, I fixed the link. David G.

Hello Everybody! This one is completed and can be found in the "Under Glass" section. Here's a link Thanks to all of you who followed along and offered your comments and encouragement. David G.

Hello Everybody! Needing a break from my current ongoing and long running Lamborghini Countach I decided to distract myself with a more simple diversion, refurbishing this 1:32 scale Corvette. For those of you who may be interested, I have a WIP posted detailing the whole renovation project. Here's a link. I received this built-up model along with more than a dozen others in a "Model Car Junkyard" that I bought off E-bay back in 2010 when I reentered the hobby. This was back before those kit-breakers started opening the classic model kits and selling them one piece at a time. It didn't come boxed, I lifted this photo from eBay. This is what I started with... ...and this is what I had when I was done. Again. Before... ...and after. I don't have a lot of experience with 1:32 scale kits so I was a little surprised by the amount of detail that was actually there for me to pick out and well... detail. Some of these details include the nicely cast raised white letters on the tires. The wheels however, themselves are a different story. They required a bit more creativity. I thought about making heat shields for the side pipes but decided not to as I wanted to keep this a simple build by doing my best with what the kit had to offer. So I drilled out the ends of the side pipes and called it good enough. Of course I had to do a vanity plate. A California tag of the era seemed appropriate. For what it's worth, the hood opens to reveal just the merest hint of an engine. The undercarriage is decently detailed with brake cables and other features cast into it. But I decided not to take the time to call them out with detail painting. Over all, I'm pleased with the way this one turned out. I really like this color, Duplicolor Medium Quasar Metallic. It just seems right for a Corvette. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post a comment. David G,

Nice color combination. David G.

Good call on the stock wheel covers. I like the effect of flat-spotting the tires too, I'll have to give that a try sometime. I'm always afraid that I'll overdo it though. David G.

That hinge is just mind-blowing! ? David G.

Just crazy cool! David G.

That's going to be one cool looking tow rig. David G.

I got to this one at the DSC this weekend too Kurt. It was quite a pleasure seeing it in person. David G.

Killer stance on this one! I also like the wheels and brakes, not to mention the color you chose. It's all coming together quite nicely. David G.

That is one sweet Lambo! It looks great from every angle. David G.

Sorry to learn of your fall and injury Carl, I'm glad to see you back on the boards. I hope you have a quick and full recovery. David G.

Welcome aboard David! You'll find that we're a friendly, supportive community. David G.

Dang James, you're just burning through this one! Engine, chassis, body, everything looks fantastic so far. David G.