'57 Corvette Gasser

[Art Laski]

This build wasn’t on my list, but the San Diego Model Car Club and the Las Vegas model car club were doing a joint build off
(a coupleof years ago!), with each club judging the others entries. It was originally supposed to be a tri-five subject, but they opened it up to any 55-57 Chevy, including trucks and Corvettes, so I thought I would jump in. Unfortunately, I missed that deadline by a mile! And the next one, and the next one! 

I happened to have this 57 Corvette Gasser kit in my stash, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase all of the Pro Tech, Detail Master, and Model Car Garage (and other) aftermarket parts available on my store at scaleproshop.com.

Chevy Big Block Engine, scratch-bashed headers, and rear tires from AMT ‘67 Chevelle Pro Street kit
Parts from ScaleProShop
Splash Paints Kona Blue
Splash Paints Aluminum
Model Car Garage ‘57 Corvette Photo etch detail set
Model Car Garage Flocking
MAD Pre-wired distributor 
Pro Tech braided Line
Pro Tech Photo etch nuts
Pro Tech MSD box 
Pro Tech detail wire
Top Studio resin fittings 
Detail Master fittings
Detail Master fan kit
Detail Master radiator cap
Detail Master Hurst Shifter
Detail Master Velocity Stacks
Detail Master seat belt harnesses
Detail Master hood pins
Scale Motorsport photo etch bolt heads
Scale Motorsport carbon fiber decal
 

Other parts
@dog3models Halibrand quick change rear end
Fireball Model Works Fuel Injection 
Resin front wheels (unknown)
MPC funny car rear wheels

Scratch built parts
Steering column
Coil 
Shocks
Pulleys
Roll bar

 

 

Edited February 23, 2023 by Art Laski

[Metaldrumm]

Bad ass build ,Great work my friend.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

37 minutes ago, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

 

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Over the top everywhere. Would be fun to see this one in person. 

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Art!

Wow! If it wasn't for the carbon fiber hood... it could easily pass for something arriving straight from the 60's. Bravo!

CT

[cobraman]

What a great looking model.

[Bainford]

That is gorgeous. Nice clean work, and I just love the colour. This is one mean looking Vette. Very cool!

You mention the colour is kona blue from Splash. What did you use for an undercoat, under the blue?

Edited February 16, 2023 by Bainford

[espo]

Great looking engine detailing. The paint color and finish are super smooth, and I like the carbon fiber hood.

[Zippi]

Pretty kewl looking Corvette Gasser.  Nicely done.

[Art Laski]

17 hours ago, Metaldrumm said:

Bad ass build ,Great work my friend.

Thank you, Brian!

[Art Laski]

15 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Thanks, Chris!

15 hours ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said:

Over the top everywhere. Would be fun to see this one in person. 

Come out to Salt Lake to the GSL in May! It will be there.

12 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Art!

Wow! If it wasn't for the carbon fiber hood... it could easily pass for something arriving straight from the 60's. Bravo!

CT

Thanks, Claude. I was going for a classic gasser built today with upgrades type build, hence the Fuel Injection, as well as the CF hood.

[Art Laski]

11 hours ago, cobraman said:

What a great looking model.

Thanks, Ray!

10 hours ago, Bainford said:

That is gorgeous. Nice clean work, and I just love the colour. This is one mean looking Vette. Very cool!

You mention the colour is kona blue from Splash. What did you use for an undercoat, under the blue?

Thanks, Trevor. I used Splash black primer for the Aluminum Metalizer I sprayed the whole car with, then the blue over everything but the side scallops.

9 hours ago, espo said:

Great looking engine detailing. The paint color and finish are super smooth, and I like the carbon fiber hood.

Thanks, David!

3 hours ago, Zippi said:

Pretty kewl looking Corvette Gasser.  Nicely done.

Appreciate it, Bob!

[TransAmMike]

WOW, just WOW!!   What a great buiid?

[Hmann68]

Fantastic! Super nice details ?

[PappyD340]

That's a real beauty!

[Art Laski]

On 2/16/2023 at 6:24 PM, TransAmMike said:

WOW, just WOW!!   What a great buiid?

Thanks, Mike!

On 2/16/2023 at 7:26 PM, Hmann68 said:

Fantastic! Super nice details ?

Thanks, Christopher!

16 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

That's a real beauty!

I appreciate the comment, Larry!

[majel]

Fantastic build Art!  Detail work and paint are very clean, all around beautiful car!

[Art Laski]

18 hours ago, majel said:

Fantastic build Art!  Detail work and paint are very clean, all around beautiful car!

Thanks, Jim!

[Metalmad]

It's always a pleasure to watch you build and see the finished build !  Amazing build Art !

Edited February 22, 2023 by Metalmad

[Art Laski]

12 hours ago, Metalmad said:

It's always a pleasure to watch you build and see the finished build !  Amazing build A\rt !

Thanks, my friend!

[Dave42]

Wow, love this. Don't think there could be a better promotion of the products, not to mention your outstanding work.

 

Edited February 23, 2023 by Dave42

[Mopar2]

Great build...Excellent detail...

[Scott Colmer]

Great work, Art.  Nice mix of classic looks and modern touches. Great set of extras too - functioning hood pins, turned pulleys, and I really like the blue anodized engine features. Well done!

[Art Laski]

On 2/22/2023 at 7:06 AM, Dave42 said:

Wow, love this. Don't think there could be a better promotion of the products, not to mention your outstanding work.

 

Appreciate that, Dave!

21 hours ago, Mopar2 said:

Great build...Excellent detail...

Thank you, Anthony!