FenderMender Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Ya done good. It's always nice seeing a distressed kit get saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Nice rescue. Some good work and saved from the trash-can. Earned your dedicated modelers badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I agree with Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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