AMT 1963 Corvette SWC

[jdcar32]

Another challenging build completed. Building the old tool AMT kits into something equal to the modern kits is something I enjoy. This one has had the doors opened, seats and dash detailed, and carpet flocking and mats added. AMT wipers were removed and replaced with wipers I built up with aluminum and shrink tube. Parking brake and hood release cables are guitar strings. The chassis of the AMT kit is molded one piece so it was trashed and replaced with a Revell item. Kit chrome parts are bad and needed rework and were painted with Rustoleum Bright Coat Chrome. Engine is the AMT original. Paint is Tamiya Mica Silver that represents Corvette Sebring silver. The kit grill was opened up and taillights/exhaust reworked.  MCG photo etch emblems add a nice touch. Tires are Modelhaus 1" whitewalls, spinners where separated from the kit hub caps. A lot of engine details were added, the AMT kit lacks quite a bit. Shown also is a comparison photo of the 'Vette and the '63 Avanti, another fiberglass car. The Avanti wheelbase is 11" longer than the Vette.

 

 

Edited February 18, 2024 by jdcar32
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[espo]

Beautiful realistic looking finishes and detailing. The longer I look at the pictures the more details you added can be seen. 

[AMT68]

Incredibly detailed work throughout the build. The work done on the interior door panels is fantastic. 

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

If that's the AMT kit then I salute you.  I got that kit years ago and it was garbage.  Incredible work!

[echo]

Phenomenal build, very nice & realistic details, the Avanti looks good too !

[Bainford]

That is a gorgeous Corvette. A beautiful model with stellar detailing. Top marks all around. 

[Matt Bacon]

My word... spectacular! Brilliant building, painting and detailing. Mind you, that now makes me want to add an Avanti to my build list...

best.

M.

 

[Street Rod]

Beautiful Corvette! Great finishes and detailing, it would take a week to see it all completely!

[Classicgas]

Man I'm speechless.

[karbuildr]

Dude...that's a killer Corvette. Super-duper paint, details, scratch building and that engine compartment is amazing. I've built two of the roadster version of this kit and it's equally as lacking as the coupe. But you knocked this outta the park.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Awesome details on a nice looking Vette!

[Jim B]

Beautiful Corvette.  Very well done.

[Tom99]

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Extremely well done!

 

[Camaro lover]

That is spectacular. I love the service sticker on the door. That’s a detail I’ve never seen on a model. So many things done just right. 

[Chuckyg1]

Wow! What a beautiful build. What's not to like. Wonderful detail Work. What paint did you use under the chrome?

[kelson]

Incredible detail!!

[jdcar32]

1 hour ago, Chuckyg1 said:

Wow! What a beautiful build. What's not to like. Wonderful detail Work. What paint did you use under the chrome?

Tamiya gloss black is under the Rustoleum Chrome. The best I've found, I don't have an airbrush so Alcad is not an option and the new Revell chrome paint is too much $$$ !

[Phildaupho]

Extremely well built in all respects.

[Kah puts]

What a pearl ?

[peteski]

Superb modeling!

You have an eye for all the fine details which usually gets missed, like the creases on the exhaust pipe bends, or the oil change sticker on the door, and the striker mechanism to mention just few. I also enjoyed not seeing the seam line on the transmission.

You must have put some serious time building these models!  Fun time!

Edited February 10, 2024 by peteski

[Ace-Garageguy]

Real pretty.   

[Yeah Nah]

Considering you started out with the old AMT kit, your model totally shoots down the old notion of not being able to make a silk purse from a sow's ear. Museum quality without question Jon.

[Ulbo]

No words....? absolutelly cool build with correct and many many details. Tough but labor of Love?

[PappyD340]

Extremely nice, well done!

[catpack68]

Very nice work!?