Greg Pugh Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) I started this build about five years ago. Body was shaved of the emblems on the front and rear of the car. The bumpers and grille were tossed aside also. Inner fenders were removed and firewall was smoothed. Rear frame was "pinched" to allow for larger tires and wheels which came from a Dub City diecast. Engine is the kit-supplied piece but was heavily modified. Fuel Injection system was completely scratch built. Exhaust was re-routed to just behind left front wheel well via a scratch built header and muffler. Interior was painted a custom mixed brick red color and silver. Body was painted Testors Anthracite Gray Metallic and covered with Testors Wet Look clear, all shot through an airbrush. You can check out the build thread here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/51367-53-corvette/ Edited December 2, 2015 by gpugh1976
Spex84 Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Stunning! I love the paint treatment, exhaust, and big wheels combined with the hopped-up inline engine. Very, very classy Nice work on the interior too. Sometimes those older kit interiors fall behind when a builder lavishes attention on the body, but this one is pulling its own weight. Killer ride.
Againmikewins Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Not typically a corvette fan, but I really like this a lot! Great color!
blunc Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 excellently finished, many features to admire on this build.
Dave Darby Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 I never thought of the 53-55s as ugly. That's a nice clean build. Monogram?
Greg Pugh Posted December 3, 2015 Author Posted December 3, 2015 Thank you everyone for your kind words! Yes Dave, this is the Monogram kit.
slusher Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Beautiful Corvette. Excellent work. Love it..
68shortfleet Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Wow Greg. That's looking great. What did you end up doing with those headlight we chatted about.
Jeremy Jon Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 I like it, super low and super clean build!
espo Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Outstanding interior, paint and body. For me I'm most impressed with the engine and fuel injection.
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