Greg Pugh Posted December 2, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mike 51 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 those "ugly" 'Vettes clean up real nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Renegade Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Great look. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 that is smooth...............love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 That's a pretty sharp looking Vette Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Sinister, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted December 2, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Super slick Vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Mighty fine looking build!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very tidy build Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Againmikewins Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Not typically a corvette fan, but I really like this a lot! Great color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 excellently finished, many features to admire on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very fine. Really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That is one sexy Vette! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I never thought of the 53-55s as ugly. That's a nice clean build. Monogram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thank you everyone for your kind words! Yes Dave, this is the Monogram kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Beautiful Corvette. Excellent work. Love it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Wow Greg. That's looking great. What did you end up doing with those headlight we chatted about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I like it, super low and super clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Gorgeous build Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I like the paint. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Outstanding interior, paint and body. For me I'm most impressed with the engine and fuel injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dig Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I love it! fantastic work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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