Slotto Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 This is the AMT release of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvair. I picked this up from Ebay. When it arrived, there were 2 almost complete kits in the box. One of the engines was started but that's about it. This was pretty straight forward. I knew what color I wanted as it was inspired by something I saw on the web. The paint is Duplicolor Chevrolet red and the clear is Minwax Poly. BMF and a Molotow knock off pen was used for the shiny bits. I added black flocking for the carpet and package tray. I added flat washers and sheet styrene for the disc brakes and calipers. I also added button snaps for the pulleys and scratch built a distributor and plug wires. Battery cables are 28 gauge wire with crimped ends I found at the craft store. Front wheels articulate courtesy of an old parts tree and some push pins. This one was a bit of a challenge and I am happy with the results. Thanks for looking. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernurd Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very nice build 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Good job! Looks very sharp. Nice color and detailing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 ❤️ beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Beautiful looking paint finish and color. Like how you did the engine and the stance. The 1:1 car was never appreciated for how good it was in an era of 396 Chevelles and 427 Impalas. Had a young customer whose parents got him a new '65 Turbo with the 4 speed in Lemon Yellow and Black interior. Living in the mountains it was pretty hard to keep up with if you know what I mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Wow, that looks cool! Color, wheels and stance look just as nice as on the inspiration car! Funny coincidence: When I bought this kit some years ago I found a cool pic on the web that I just had to build, too: I think both would look really nice next to each other... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Beautifully done! I finally picked up one of these, at a show recently. I may follow your example (with my own twist, of course). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very, very nice Steve! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Funny coincidence: When I bought this kit some years ago I found a cool pic on the web that I just had to build, too: I think both would look really nice next to each other... Great idea! Why dont you build the black one and send it to me! 😀 Actually I do have another kit. The black looks great as a convertible. I might have to do that. It's funny, we have similar tastes. I was looking at the Galaxy you just posted. I was going for the same idea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, ncbuckeye67 said: Beautifully done! I finally picked up one of these, at a show recently. I may follow your example (with my own twist, of course). Cant wait to see yours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very sharp Corvair, Steve! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spruslayer Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Great looker,love the Corvair! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 That is really sharp. You really nailed the stance with this one.👍 What wheels are those? They’re awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Really nice it looks exactly like the one in the photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 looks amazing great work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very nicely done Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very nicely done and very cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, atomicholiday said: That is really sharp. You really nailed the stance with this one.👍 What wheels are those? They’re awesome! These are Pegasus wheels and tires 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Great looking Corvair there Steve. The red on red colours work well and the stance is perfect. Well done and thanks for sharing. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Well done! i love the stance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Cool Corvair. Sweet stance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 As well you should be pleased with the result! Beautiful model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Man that's cool! Looks fast sitting still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Fantastic looking 👀 Corvair! Perfect stance and great looking engine detail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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