GS Corvette #003

[SfanGoch]

Yeah, I know the PE came with the AM kit and Revell re-box. I was only suggesting that you take a gander at the MCG set because it has stuff like floor/chassis brackets and other OCD-worthy details.

Here are the instructions for Revell 85-4992. They are similar to the AM sheet. 

[James2]

Thx! I did find the P E you mentioned. I have the AM kit too, maybe for that I will order it.   

[Hooked on Chaparral]

I included some photos of mine. I wished I could help in the instructions department I am pretty positive I didn't save the instructions. I will scour around and check though, just to be on the safe side. 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by Hooked on Chaparral

[James2]

Look what I found! 

Right in the AM kit I never bothered to open...

I think this will do just fine...

Edited July 29, 2018 by James2

[66belair]

I’ve always wanted Tant kit but never jumped at It. I haven’t used much photo etch and I think it would drive me crazy.

[James2]

Patience, Grasshopper...

[James2]

After some tense moments with PE pieces the body is just about ready for primer. From what I can tell the holes on the right side fender (Jacks?) are not needed for the AJ Foyt car. But the small door on the left front fender is.

[ismaelg]

Looking good!

I may have missed it: Are you building the '64 Sebring AJ Foyt car?  That's the one I'll start soon.

The holes in the front fender are for air jacks and oil, at least in Bill Tower's  car #5.

Thanks,

[James2]

Yes, here he is leading the cobras.

 

Edited August 12, 2018 by James2

[ismaelg]

For those interested, this is a cool video recap of the race. Go to minute 6:19 to see AJ Foyt in action.  Penske's Grand Sport is really flying at 1:22.  Fun video overall.

Thanks,

[mustang1989]

LOTSA work going into this one James. Wow!!

[James2]

22 minutes ago, ismaelg said:

For those interested, this is a cool video recap of the race. Go to minute 6:19 to see AJ Foyt in action.  Penske's Grand Sport is really flying at 1:22.  Fun video overall.

 

This is awsome, to see  Penske chase down and pass the Ferrari is something!

[ismaelg]

It sure is!

Have you decided on a color to replicate Foyt's car?  I'm researching that.  Admiral blue seems like a good starting point but my research is far from over.

[FabbricaP]

This looks great so far. Recently saw this featured on Jay Leno’s garage - awesome looking car!

[James2]

12 hours ago, ismaelg said:

It sure is!

Have you decided on a color to replicate Foyt's car?  I'm researching that.  Admiral blue seems like a good starting point but my research is far from over.

I will most likely seek some help from "Model Car World" paint. They are owned by Wings Wheels and Waves now and are not that far from me.

[randyc]

I've built 3 - the first two from AM as kitted - a white one, a blue/white one, and the Delmo Johnson version from the VRM decals.  I also have the 1/43 Universal Hobbies Wintersteen roadster, the Testores #4 1/43 (made by Universal Hobbies), several of the Monogram s1/32 slots - including my conversion of a body to the Wintersteen roadster and 2 Carrera 1/24 slot cars.   And the book.  I am quite fascinated by the GS history.   Seems like I saw a detail kit to correct some problems with the kit, as well.   Historic Miniatures maybe?  Can't remember.   And the tires are pretty horribly shaped in the ones I have.   But I think there are better ones out there.  

Keep on it!  Beautiful cars when complete.  I hate that AM shut down before they released the Roadster.  

And there is a site out there - https://www.racingicons.com/gs/gs002.htm that covers restoration of one of these.  Escellent detail photos.

[James2]

Miner little set back, I had forgotten the scoops on top of the quarter panels. I believe these were for brake cooling.

I did contour then to fit the shape of the fender better and then wet sanding. I'll be priming and sanding one more time after this.

 

[James2]

Got about half block sanded yesterday. I have found as my eyes grow dim with age this method really helps me see things that need attention better.

Edited August 18, 2018 by James2

[Justin Porter]

Love seeing this landmark kit go together. It was such a fantastic release and your work is definitely giving it the life it deserves. 

[ismaelg]

Looking good!  You are making me move mine up the priority list for next build

[James2]

Kind of a duel post, but I did get to prime a bunch of parts today. Base color coming up...

[James2]

I'm kinda excited to get paint on some pieces for this one. Gloss Black lacquer base, Alclad aluminum, Alclad steel and non-buffing metalizer. 

The chassis is Gloss Black Model Master, no clear! And then I used Steel and semi-gloss black on the various components.

I also added some black wash to highlight the details. I need to find a good picture of the fuel cell before painting it. And I started cleaning parts for assembly.  I'll get some close ups after things progress a little more.

I haven't touched the frame since painting last weekend, I really don't want any fingerprints on it!!!  Hopefully I'll be able to prep the chassis this weekend...

[Gramps46]

This picture of the fuel tank is from racingicons.com during restoration. 

These photos are from Corvette Grand Sport by Paddock and Freidman.

 

Edited September 5, 2018 by Gramps46

[James2]

Thanks Gary, That top pick helps, and I was able to borrow a copy of the book you mentioned.

Looks like I'll get some time this weekend to work on this...

[James2]

Very cool and rainy here in Ohio today, but makes for some bench time. Assembly and detailing going on.

Not really happy with the kit tires but I think some more sanding will make them acceptable. Still need to plumb and wire a few things but I'm liking it so far. I sprayed the inner part of the wheels with magnesium Alcald and the the rest is various shades of black and aluminium.