charlie8575 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 The text below comes from the sheet I typed up to go along with the display. Charlie Larkin One more time... My contribution to MassCar's final (for now) show March 15, 2015 I had planned to enter the show this year. I will never claim to be the greatest builder or have the cleanest builds, but I still love what I do. And this year became all the more special. When the decision was made that this will be MassCar's last show, it made it quite clear to me that I needed to have something one the table....so I looked at my projects. The Cobra I had been working on for the Club Display was not going well at all, so I decided to try and finish the build I had started for the Facebook 24-Hour build. That also met with some unplanned difficulties, and was so close to being done, which is what really hurt. I considered my options and went to my hobby shop of choice to find a second of the 24-hour build kit to raid the botched and missing pieces from, and when I found none, I wasn't sure what to do. Until scanning the shelves, I found the solution. This is a Revell “Wheels of Fire” series '63 Corvette. Yes, the snap-together kit. With some patience and detail painting, I think it looks rather nice. In fact, I was quite pleased with the construction and overall quality of the kit. The chassis is painted with a mix of Tamiya and Testors Model Master lacquers and acrylics. The interior, which was molded in black, was treated to Tamiya semi-gloss and flat black. The silver details are done with a Sharpie oil-based silver marker, which I found worked very nicely on the gauge bezels. The body is painted with Dupli-Color Volkswagen Reflex Silver. I chose this because it was fairly close in appearance to the original Sebring Silver, based on some pictures I saw. I was, however, a bit surprised at the metallic content. The paint was then covered with a coat of Dupli-Color clear. The license plate was made by me using the blanks found at www.licenseplates.tv and printed on an index card. The whitewalls are made with Gelly-Roll white gel pen. I started this build at 11:15 Saturday night and finished it early morning. For a five-hour build, not too shabby at all. I expect no trophies. But knowing I could take part in what may really be the penultimate MassCar show provides more satisfaction than anything else could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Looks fine Charlie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think so too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Super nice build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 That paint does have a nice metallic sheen. So Charlie ... did you get your film back from the show yet? I've been dying to see some photos and no one has seemed to record this historic event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Nice work. Sounds like the trial and tribulations I've gone through to get something done for an event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric N. Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Nice car,Love the Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Too bad about MassCar ... I'm new and was thinking (fantasizing) about taking part someday ... oh well ... I'm not that good anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 That's a nice looking Vette Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 That paint does have a nice metallic sheen. So Charlie ... did you get your film back from the show yet? I've been dying to see some photos and no one has seemed to record this historic event! I'm taking it to get developed tomorrow, Mike. I had a few frames left to finish off. Those pictures were taken with a small digital camera I have that, well, frankly, is nice for quick snap-shots, but as you can see from the interior shot, doesn't do detail too well. I'll have 'em up soon. Are you going to Wings 'n Wheels in Chicopee? I'm going to try and get out there. Too bad about MassCar ... I'm new and was thinking (fantasizing) about taking part someday ... oh well ... I'm not that good anyway It is unfortunate, Mike. In simple language, we don't have enough people to do the show anymore. However, all is not lost! MassCar's treasurer, working with a friend of his, will continue the vendor show/swapmeet, and they will be sponsoring an NNL-style "model cruise," with 4-6 people's choice awards.Personally, I think it'll still be a lot of fun, and I hope you'll consider coming. Don't forget Classic Plastic's show in Lawrence, too. Hopefully, I'll see you this weekend in Chicopee. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 very sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nice. We badly need a new tool full detail kit of this iconic car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nice build !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Looks good, Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Can't go wrong with an iconic split-window. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Schwartz Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 You made my day. If I had to pick a favorite car, that would be it. Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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