2002p51 Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Snowing like crazy outside this morning and, fortunately, I don't have to go out in it. So, the first project for the newly made over workbench will be an Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport!
styromaniac Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Think I have that kit. Accurate Miniatures made some detailed, challenging builds. Think I'll follow along.
randyc Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Cool. And you have the book. Online - this site used to be a GREAT source. Not working on my end today - hope it's not gone. https://www.racingicons.com/gs/ VRM decals if you want to do an alternate version or want some extra details. I'm sure you know about all that. Nice workspace.
espo Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 I have had this kit for several years and have put off starting it for some unknown reason. I will enjoy watching your build and hopefully gain some additional knowledge about it through your build.
Daddyfink Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 This should be a fun build! And what is this "Snow" that you speak of?
2002p51 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 27 minutes ago, styromaniac said: Think I have that kit. Accurate Miniatures made some detailed, challenging builds. Think I'll follow along. As I get into this I'll be posting in the "On The Workbench" section.
2002p51 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Daddyfink said: This should be a fun build! And what is this "Snow" that you speak of? Oh ha ha. It's the small price we pay for living in the greatest, most beautiful place in the world.
2002p51 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, espo said: I have had this kit for several years and have put off starting it for some unknown reason. I will enjoy watching your build and hopefully gain some additional knowledge about it through your build. I built this one many, many years ago when the kit was first on the market.
Dave Van Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 FYI....there are two versions of this kit. The first issue had some issues with fit. The big one was the front suspension. It will build up but is a REAL pain. That was retooled to fit better after the 2nd issue of the kit. There is not a way to tell which is which unfortunately. It is a challenging build...but if you take your time it is well worth it. I lived in Charlotte when AM was there.....and I built a number of their kits for use in photos and trade shows. I need to build one for myself someday... FYI ...this kit was designed by Bob Johnson who designed many of the Monogram kits.
2002p51 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 I filled in the slots on the bottom of the frame with some .047" Evergreen rod. Although I'm not sure it was worth the effort because the chances of anybody ever looking at the bottom of this model are virtually nil. Finished assembling the chassis and it is now ready for paint. And so it's on to the engine!
2002p51 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 I always really liked this engine. I would love to out one in a hot rod!
Straightliner59 Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Dave Van said: FYI....there are two versions of this kit. The first issue had some issues with fit. The big one was the front suspension. It will build up but is a REAL pain. That was retooled to fit better after the 2nd issue of the kit. There is not a way to tell which is which unfortunately. It is a challenging build...but if you take your time it is well worth it. I lived in Charlotte when AM was there.....and I built a number of their kits for use in photos and trade shows. I need to build one for myself someday... FYI ...this kit was designed by Bob Johnson who designed many of the Monogram kits. I believe Tom West was also heavily involved in this kit's development, too.
Dave Van Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Straightliner59 said: I believe Tom West was also heavily involved in this kit's development, too. I never heard that but could be. I did a fair amount of work for Bob at AM in Charlotte and at the reborn AM II in Concord. My brother in law was art director and design consultant for AM. If you have a AM B-25 kit....my kids packed it!! I don't have any drawings from the GS Vette but do have some from the AM NASCAR Taurus that was made but never sold....that design was all Bob.
2002p51 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Posted January 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, Dave Van said: I don't have any drawings from the GS Vette but do have some from the AM NASCAR Taurus that was made but never sold....that design was all Bob. I had heard rumors of an AM NASCAR race car but never knew it was any more than that.
Dave Van Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, 2002p51 said: I had heard rumors of an AM NASCAR race car but never knew it was any more than that. Kinda going OT here.....but here are a few shots.....thx...I have enough to build a few....someday....
Straightliner59 Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Wow! That's pretty cool, Dave! Unfortunately, I don't have one of their B-25s. I knew Tom fairly well. I remember him talking about the development of the GS. I am sure he illustrated the instruction sheet(s) for it. Of course, he and Jim Keeler did the Aurora Racing Scenes Kits. Anyway, sorry, Drew, it wasn't my intent to hijack your thread. Looking forward to seeing this come together!
2002p51 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said: Anyway, sorry, Drew, it wasn't my intent to hijack your thread. Looking forward to seeing this come together! That's okay, this is an interesting digression. And Dave, if you have ever feel the need to share some of those "parts for a few" I'd be happy to PM you my address! Edited January 30, 2019 by 2002p51
MrObsessive Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Ooooooh! Nice to see this one as a WIP! I'm DEFINITELY following along! I have two of these kits actually. One to build as what's shown and another as a donor for a HRM's resin roadster kit. A kit I had won at the NNL East years ago. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I could have swore someone made a very detailed set for this. The set included turned aluminum trumpets for the carbs, a PE set which included more than what the kit gives you and some other niceties. Anybody remember that or was I dreaming?
Deathgoblin Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 I'm working on one of these now, too! Only problem with mine was the tires were mis-molded so that the tread was concave. I ordered a set of pad printed tires from Carrera Slots.
2002p51 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Posted January 31, 2019 11 hours ago, MrObsessive said: One to build as what's shown and another as a donor for a HRM's resin roadster kit. I have two old "Cheez Cast" resin kits one for the 1963 prototype, the other for the roadster. I only have one more donor kit so I would have a decision to make. Of course, there are no decals for either of them so that would be a problem.
Mr. Metallic Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 7:33 AM, MrObsessive said: Ooooooh! Nice to see this one as a WIP! I'm DEFINITELY following along! I have two of these kits actually. One to build as what's shown and another as a donor for a HRM's resin roadster kit. A kit I had won at the NNL East years ago. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I could have swore someone made a very detailed set for this. The set included turned aluminum trumpets for the carbs, a PE set which included more than what the kit gives you and some other niceties. Anybody remember that or was I dreaming? MCG did a multimedia set for it. Contained nice photoetch, and I believe a resin cooler for the rear fender? I still have it floating around here somewhere
Adhsdad Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 Do you the Corvette GS detail set from Modelcargarage? https://www.modelcargarage.com/eshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=181&idcategory=0 Ep
Adhsdad Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) On 1/30/2019 at 2:33 PM, MrObsessive said: Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I could have swore someone made a very detailed set for this. The set included turned aluminum trumpets for the carbs, a PE set which included more than what the kit gives you and some other niceties. Anybody remember that or was I dreaming? Bill, ModelcarGarage had a P/E for it: https://www.modelcargarage.com/eshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=181&idcategory=0. I'm thinking it was Historic Racing Miniatures that might've had what you're talking about. Edited February 1, 2019 by Adhsdad
2002p51 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Posted February 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Adhsdad said: Do you the Corvette GS detail set from Modelcargarage? https://www.modelcargarage.com/eshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=181&idcategory=0 Ep No, and looking at it, it doesn't seem worth the money to me. I don't build super detailed models any more and have no interest in contests.
MrObsessive Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Adhsdad said: Bill, ModelcarGarage had a P/E for it: https://www.modelcargarage.com/eshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=181&idcategory=0. I'm thinking it was Historic Racing Miniatures that might've had what you're talking about. Yeah, I've seen that one around, but this set was more comprehensive than that. I don't think it was HRM..........in fact to show how long ago this was, I remember seeing it advertised in SA(E). So this was before my computer and internet days. It did include a PE set, but not as much as what MCG is offering. I distinctly remember the turned aluminum carb trumpets. That caught my eye immediately, but unfortunately I never bought it.
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