JollySipper Posted October 11, 2023 Posted October 11, 2023 Hey, fellow builders! Just got this in the mail Tuesday. I've attempted large scale builds before, but the subject matter that they were didn't inspire me enough to want to detail them as much as these large scale kits need. The cove side 'Vettes are definitely one of my favorite cars though, so maybe it will be easier to stay motivated on this one. Plans for the color scheme are black with silver coves, and a red interior....... So far I've only cleaned the parts with hot soapy water and glued the engine halves together. Nothing worthy of pics yet, but I did want to let y'all know what I'm working on. Here's the box....... Anyway, that's what I've got going on at the bench for now! Thanks for looking in, guys...... 6
JollySipper Posted October 11, 2023 Author Posted October 11, 2023 5 hours ago, slusher said: You know I will be following! I was hoping you would, Carl! THANKS A BUNCH, GUYS..........
clipper57 Posted October 11, 2023 Posted October 11, 2023 looking forward to your build in either direction.
JollySipper Posted October 13, 2023 Author Posted October 13, 2023 Working some on the engine! The leads are wires that are meant for the LEDs...... I represented boots by dipping the leads in enamel paint. and I'm trying to add some detail to the FI unit....... Fuel lines (there's a couple more to add), and screen for the breather..... There's not a distributor in the kit, just the metal shield that hides it. I'll just make the plug wires vanish behind it........ So, I guess we're under way! Thanks for looking in........ 3
JollySipper Posted October 13, 2023 Author Posted October 13, 2023 PS! I almost forgot to mention, I'll paint the FI unit with aluminum paint and give it some washes....... The wire is just black for now.
Bugatti Fan Posted October 13, 2023 Posted October 13, 2023 This looks like the start of an interesting build. I can remember the old Route 66 TV series from way back when one of the early Corvette cars featured. I think it was a slightly later version of this body style with twin headlamps fitted used in the TV series.
JollySipper Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 Guys, I was able to work out a trade for the wheels I wanted...... These wires are gonna look right formal, I think! 5
JollySipper Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 More work on the FI unit.......... 2
slusher Posted October 15, 2023 Posted October 15, 2023 19 hours ago, JollySipper said: Guys, I was able to work out a trade for the wheels I wanted...... These wires are gonna look right formal, I think! Great wheals!
JollySipper Posted October 16, 2023 Author Posted October 16, 2023 Trying to make a little progress on the interior..... The kit comes with a sheet of felt to simulate carpet. You have to cut out the patterns from the instruction booklet...... I didn't want to cut up the booklet, so I stuck it to the storm door and put some drawing paper over it. That way I could trace the patterns and not harm the instructions....... Also taking care of the mold lines on the seats. I'll be using a vinyl dye for the major interior parts. That's it for now! 2
JollySipper Posted October 16, 2023 Author Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 10:26 AM, slusher said: Great wheals! Carl, they're really gonna give this build something special, I think! 1
TransAmMike Posted October 16, 2023 Posted October 16, 2023 I'll sure be watching. Funny, I made offer and got the old Monogram 1/24 '57 Corvette. Probably my next build and I was going black with silve cove also.?
JollySipper Posted October 17, 2023 Author Posted October 17, 2023 56 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Probably my next build and I was going black with silve cove also. It's a handsome combo on these cars........... Have you thought about an interior color? Blue would look nice, I bet!
TransAmMike Posted October 17, 2023 Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, JollySipper said: It's a handsome combo on these cars........... Have you thought about an interior color? Blue would look nice, I bet! Black and red.... The only color combo? 1
ea0863 Posted October 17, 2023 Posted October 17, 2023 Totally enjoying your build TJ, thank you for posting. I've been giving some thought to these larger scales with the thought that they might be a little easier with my fumbly hands and tired eyes... 1
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 18, 2023 Posted October 18, 2023 I like the idea of dipping the plug wire ends in paint to simulate boots. For even more realism, a thick tool-handle-dip material works very well, and it comes in several colors. 2
eldo60 Posted October 20, 2023 Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 11:17 PM, ea0863 said: Totally enjoying your build TJ, thank you for posting. I've been giving some thought to these larger scales with the thought that they might be a little easier with my fumbly hands and tired eyes... I have been buying a few big scale cars lately for the same reasons you mentioned. I purchased most all on ebay, all were priced good or won an auction. Two 1/12 Cords one been in progress for 10+ years, another purchased for about 50 bucks a few months ago, couldn't pass it up. 2 '39 mercedes 500k majahari editions. gullwing mercedes, and a few more, all 1/16 scale, at 64 i like the larger scales, much easier to work with. I have 1/25-1/24 scales also looking at building 2 at a time, one big scale and one large scale retiring early next year, I will have lots of time(God willing) to get quite a few done, I might even try doing a YouTube channel. 1
JollySipper Posted October 22, 2023 Author Posted October 22, 2023 It's very cool of you guys to follow along, Thank You! Been working on the dash some, and I've dyed the seats after priming them..... Still need to add the gauge clear part to the dash...... Tomorrow I should have finished engine pics for y'all........ Thanks again............. 1
Street Rod Posted October 22, 2023 Posted October 22, 2023 Looks great so far, TJ! I agree, those wire wheels are going to look sweet on the car. KUTW!
JollySipper Posted October 22, 2023 Author Posted October 22, 2023 19 hours ago, Street Rod said: those wire wheels are going to look sweet on the car. They just might be the redeeming factor of this build! LoL As promised, some finished engine pics! I got in a hurry and forgot the oil fill tube, need to add that........ I guess it's on to suspension and chassis! I need to start prepping the body also........ Especially if I'm to paint this thing black, I need the prep work to be perfect! Thanks for looking in guys, and for any comments.......... 1
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