'58 Corvette progress

[JollySipper]

I've been working on a Pro Modeler release of the '58 Corvette. I'm kinda going with a mild custom theme, as I'm taking liberties with the color scheme and maybe using some custom wheels. So far there's been progress on the interior......

and the engine and chassis. I decided to use the fuelie parts.....

Color will be the same as the Starliner I finished earlier this year. I'm hoping for a pleasant contrast between the Dark Garnet and the red interior........

Thanks! and all comments are welcome

[Modlbldr]

I think that it is going to look good, especially in Dark Garnet. By chance, I just happened to update my 58 Vette build just now. Can never have too many Corvettes!

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[DPNM]

Looks like you have a good start TJ. I'll be following along.

[JollySipper]

Thanks, you two........

Got some more done today, the chassis is pretty much finished, just have to decide what wheels I want to use....

and I'm testing some Krylon clear, it's called "Cover Maxx" and is an acrylic. Anyone ever use this stuff? I'm gonna wait until it cures a while, then try to polish it to see what kind of shine it has....

Thanks for looking!  and comment freely........

[NOBLNG]

Love that color! Nice job on the interior bits too.

[Superbird McMonte]

The ‘58 through ‘62 Corvette kits from Revell/Monogram are among my favorite kits to build. Last year I kitbashed the ‘58 and ‘62 to make a ‘61 from my youth. Worked so well I started another!

[JollySipper]

That's a pretty attractive model! 

I believe that I'll be able to get a decent shine out of the acrylic clear.... It's really nice to work with and dries hard enough to polish pretty quickly....

[Belugawrx]

Nice colour there TJ

[Modlbldr]

That is going to be a beautiful color for that car. I look forward to seeing the outcome.

Monte- Nice looking build you have there too.

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[JollySipper]

Thank you, Guys! I got it colored and cleared today, it will look much better once I can polish it.... here's how the color combo looks...

and I'm thinking of the chrome reverse rims for this... wheels are from the kit, tires are from the '60 Starliner, I believe.....

Once I'm finished with the paint, I'll try to get some outside pics........

[JollySipper]

Got the interior all done! 

I'm working on getting the floor pan and chassis together now.....

[Jonathan]

Ohhhh......  That's nice!

Here's one I built when the Pro-Modeler kit first came out.   Your build shows beautiful paint skills.

[JollySipper]

Thanks.....

Well, I had a bit of bad luck with my paint. Tried to do some foiling, and some lifted.....

Fortunately it's only on one panel, so I'm gonna try to touch it up the best I can.

[Modlbldr]

Ouch! Looks like you should be able to accomplish your plan of touching up that panel. Sand it down, tape it off and respray. No one will be the wiser. I hope mine doesn't do that once I get to foiling.

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