rob1957 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Here is our '57 Vette . To say this kit was a challenge for us would be an understatement . Issues we had : front and rear valance req'd extensive putty/sanding . Still couldn't get it to look right . Would have been easier if their were some pins/holes for front/rear bumper guards . Windshield was too wide , glass was too big for frame , broke both trying to get them to fit . This kit was beyond my skill level . I'll be the first to admit that . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Added the rad hose . Removed factory chrome and applied our own paint to some engine parts . Undercarriage went together easily . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Molotow 1mm Chrome stick for moulding between coves and body . White walls were too large to fit into tires .We had to use a Dremel to open up the tire diameter . Tires were rather stiff material. Had difficulty with front bumper guards . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Interior colour is Zero Paints Leather Colour Cuoio. BMF for chrome moulding .Interior door panels were a bit of a challenge to get them to meet up with door at BMF. Body colour is Zero Paints Bugatti French Racing Blue .This paint goes on matte finish , something didn't quite work out the way we hoped with our paint . Frosty looks happy , all ready for a Christmas cruise . Better get him back on the tree before he's missed . To sum up : this might have been a kit beyond my skill level considering the issues encountered . Need practice on paint/finish department . Enjoy . Thanks for looking . Robert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Looks very nice build sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 It does look good, I like the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Nice model and color.Great job despite the issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Great looking Vette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Good looking Vette. Blue is my favorite color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 We all have those kits that give us trouble. I think it came out great, and think you could find a replacement windshield and frame. really nie work on the detail and body trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Thanks for favourable feedback everybody . We are pleased with final results . Sometimes I get frustrated . Take a break , re-group and come back next day . I was most worried about how the coves would turn out with the taping req'd and the chrome strip between the blue and white . I don't think we could have done that with BMF so we used Molotow Chrome Stick . Windshield update: removed clear "glass" and chopped a piece from upper/lower frame , did a re-fit and got a better match up . Found some pliable clear and glued that in place . Fingers crossed we can get a nice finished appearance . Thanks again . Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Terrific lookig Covette.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Well here we are with our modified windshield attached . Salvaged the original which had broken in two . After measuring width from side to side , removed pieces from top and bottom , re-glued and cleaned out all the old glue from inside . Next we used some clear plastic from a blueberry container , laid this out and trimmed to fit . Challenging operation. Then my wife held windshield in place while glue dried and there we have it .Voila ! Looks good . Thanks for looking . Merry Christmas ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 What a great save. I was hoping you could pull it back as the rest of the build looks like it went really well. End result is really very nice, especially with your chosen colour scheme. You have great taste. Atb, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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