Revell ‘62 Corvette

[NOBLNG]

Started this one a little while ago. It’s basically going to be a OOB build (I know I’ve said that before?) with just a wheel and tire change.

I de-chromed most of the engine parts and repainted them flat aluminum.

The package shelf needs a bit of trimming to fit properly, and a bit of shimming on the right side to get it level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 10, 2023 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

I got some black primer and SG clear on some of the interior parts, and got the door panels detailed. The dash needs a re-do and is in the pond right now.?

 

 

 

Edited August 10, 2023 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

I don’t remember what kit the wheels are from. They had solid backs and decals for brake rotors. I decided to open up the backs and add my resin cast brake rotors.

 

I first had to add styrene stubs to the outer rims so I would have something to connect to the knuckles and differential. I may need to trim them slightly yet to get the track width right.?

The original kit rims and brakes are at the top  and the ones I am using are at the bottom.

Thats it for now.?

Edited August 10, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Zippi]

The engine and wheels & tires look nice.  Coming along nicely.

[customline]

Some great work, Greg. I've got a bunch of 'Vettes to build but the '61/62 body style is my fave.  I'm following ?

[ea0863]

Greg, I always love it when you say "I'm building it OOB".  Beautiful work as always. Just the door cards alone look like little works of art!

[dino246gt]

I love what you're doing with the wheels and brakes, way cool!

 

[espo]

Great looking engine detailing. The interior panels look good, and I like the wheel and brake design. 

[NOBLNG]

On 8/11/2023 at 6:29 AM, Zippi said:

The engine and wheels & tires look nice.  Coming along nicely.

 

On 8/11/2023 at 10:26 AM, customline said:

Some great work, Greg. I've got a bunch of 'Vettes to build but the '61/62 body style is my fave.  I'm following ?

 

On 8/11/2023 at 10:38 AM, ea0863 said:

Greg, I always love it when you say "I'm building it OOB".  Beautiful work as always. Just the door cards alone look like little works of art!

 

On 8/12/2023 at 8:42 AM, dino246gt said:

I love what you're doing with the wheels and brakes, way cool!

 

 

On 8/12/2023 at 11:14 AM, espo said:

Great looking engine detailing. The interior panels look good, and I like the wheel and brake design. 

Thanks Guys! I’m slowly picking away at it.?

 

Edited August 19, 2023 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

The new tires weren’t the same diameter inside and out, so needed a bit of trimming to sit straight.

I managed to get the brakes finished and the wheels mounted to set the ride height.

I managed to break the turn signal lever while stripping the dash so had to fab a new one. I think kit levers tend to look a little too thick anyway usually.? I pinned the mirror and fabbed up a speaker grill from a paint strainer screen before re-painting it.

The round decals need to be trimmed very close to fit in the pods but they all went down pretty nicely. I also managed to break the passenger grab handle, so I made one from a bobby pin…it ain’t gonna break again.?

 

 

Edited August 19, 2023 by NOBLNG

[mustang1989]

I like all the details that you're putting into this build. The wheel/ tire combo aren't necessarily my cup of tea but hey....the build's not done yet and I'll be looking forward to seeing how they "click" with this car as the build goes on. Looking forward to more.

[NOBLNG]

5 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

I like all the details that you're putting into this build. The wheel/ tire combo aren't necessarily my cup of tea but hey....the build's not done yet and I'll be looking forward to seeing how they "click" with this car as the build goes on. Looking forward to more.

Thanks Joe!

[NOBLNG]

Since I upgraded to disc brakes all round, I had to do something about the old manual master cylinder.? So I scratch built a power booster and adapter and used a resin MC. 

Got the rest of the interior assembled too.

 

[NOBLNG]

Now, on to my nemesis…paint work. The black primer I used went on horribly.? It did sand down nicely though. Then the Premier enamel that I decanted and airbrushed didn’t go down too smoothly either. I should have thinned it some with LT.?‍♂️ After a few days in the dehydrator, it sanded out nicely too with 1500, but I went through on the back edge where I missed the faint mould seam.? I sprayed another coat over the whole thing and it’s in the dehydrator.

[1930fordpickup]

This Vette is shaping up nicely. 

[Slotto]

That's a great ride height. 

[dino246gt]

Love the stance!

 

[radiohd10]

looking good! i'm building one of these now too.  nice little kit! any issues dropping the ride height? that's up next on my to do list....

[Kenmojr]

Looking fine...

[customline]

Those rims, I think, look great on my favorite Corvette, Greg.  The carpet looks REAL !  Very nice work on the whole interior, in fact.  I sympathize on the paint. Lately my stuff goes that way too. It's nothing you can't fix. A lot of my paint problems are technique related, and I don't think I will live long enough to get really good at it. When they turn out good, it's pure luck. ?

[speedy5963]

Vette is looking good! 

[Steve H]

Hi Greg, trying to get caught up with what my friends have been building. This is looking great! Love the stance. Hope you have success sorting out the paint issue, that’s a bummer. The “box stock” comment at the beginning of this thread made me laugh.
Greg…box stock…. Ya right!  What is box stock anyway???

[slusher]

Looking great Greg, nice detailing!

[NOBLNG]

Well I got the paint issues straightened out. I removed the mold seam, applied more paint and sanded it smooth after a few weeks in the dehydrator. Then two coats of Mr. hobby Premium clear…decals, foil, and another coat of clear. I will have to watch some videos on polishing before I decide whether or not to bother with it.? Thanks for lookin!?

Edited September 20, 2023 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

On 8/19/2023 at 6:00 PM, 1930fordpickup said:

This Vette is shaping up nicely. 

 

On 8/19/2023 at 8:41 PM, Slotto said:

That's a great ride height. 

 

On 8/20/2023 at 10:03 AM, dino246gt said:

Love the stance!

 

 

On 8/29/2023 at 2:15 PM, Kenmojr said:

Looking fine...

 

On 8/29/2023 at 5:04 PM, speedy5963 said:

Vette is looking good! 

 

On 9/4/2023 at 10:34 PM, Steve H said:

Hi Greg, trying to get caught up with what my friends have been building. This is looking great! Love the stance. Hope you have success sorting out the paint issue, that’s a bummer. The “box stock” comment at the beginning of this thread made me laugh.
Greg…box stock…. Ya right!  What is box stock anyway???

 

On 9/5/2023 at 8:42 AM, slusher said:

Looking great Greg, nice detailing!

Thank you guys!