SMP 1961 Corvette convertible- "saved"

[FenderMender]

This vintage SMP model of a 1961 Corvette convertible was in my "junk" model collection.  Its badly painted body was intact, the interior was partially finished but the chassis had been cut into two pieces and a 1/2 inch section removed and gone forever.  The engine is not from the kit, the wheels were ruined from a heavy application of glue which had totally distorted them.  Other lost parts had to be substituted or scratch built.  Carpeting was added to the interior and trunk. Body was stripped of black paint and repainted a matte white.

Considering where it came from, it is fortunate that all the wheels roll and that it is now finally complete after a month's work.

[echo]

Nice save.

[karbuildr]

Ya done good. It's always nice seeing a distressed kit get saved.

[slusher]

Looks great!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Nice rescue. Some good work and saved from the trash-can. Earned your dedicated modelers badge.

[PappyD340]

Nice save!

[ewetwo]

I agree with Larry.