Lizard Racing Posted November 1, 2017 Posted November 1, 2017 Dr. Dick Thompson was a Washington, DC dentist and early Corvette racer. He won the SCCA 1962 A Production National Championship. His was the last Corvette championship before the dark days of Cobra domination. So this was naturally on my "to do" list. I started with the Revell '62 Corvette Special Edition kit. This is a good kit with lots of detail. For my purposes, the separate windshield and bumpers were a blessing. My only complaint was not having any open wheels. Wheels and tires are from the parts box. Roll bar and racing decals were self-made. The windscreen was made from some stiff plastic page protector. A Molotow liquid chrome pen was used to clean up the border around the side coves. I need more practice with this tool.
TooOld Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Great build of an early Championship Corvette !
afx Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Old race cars - my favorite subject. Nicely done.
droogie Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Excellent model! Given how big, heavy, and crude the C1 Vettes were, it's amazing that they actually won anything.
randyc Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Love those historical race cars. And without these, we never would have had the GrandSports. Those and the Cobra Daytonas are my two favorite race cars of all times. Love what the guys did back then to go racing. Nice build.
Phildaupho Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Good to see a solid axle C-1 Corvette race car. I have a few on my to build list.
curt raitz Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Very nice model, love those old race cars! and you're right, those Molotow pens need a lil' practice!
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