Mark W Posted November 19, 2024 Posted November 19, 2024 Here’s the latest update on the Wintersteen Corvette. Body has a reshaped grill opening and smoothed over door handle slots. And of course the roadster body mod. The big block sets waiting for final details with my attempt at scratch built headers. 5
espo Posted November 19, 2024 Posted November 19, 2024 Like the chassis and the engine looks like the Trico Racing engines, not sure of the spelling. 1
Shark Posted November 19, 2024 Posted November 19, 2024 Your body work is impressive. I took the easy way out and got the Historic Racing Miniatures conversion kit. Don't know if he still produces them. Look forward to any updates you post, always wondered what the real cars would have done if the factory would have stayed behind them. 1
Mark W Posted November 20, 2024 Author Posted November 20, 2024 Thanks, coming along 1 hour ago, Shark said: Your body work is impressive. I took the easy way out and got the Historic Racing Miniatures conversion kit. Don't know if he still produces them. Look forward to any updates you post, always wondered what the real cars would have done if the factory would have stayed behind them. Thank you, no the HRM is no longer available. Looked that way first. The area under the roll bar was a trip. 1
Mark W Posted November 20, 2024 Author Posted November 20, 2024 3 hours ago, espo said: Like the chassis and the engine looks like the Trico Racing engines, not sure of the spelling. Yes, it’s Traco correct for the Wintersteen car. I posted a pic below. 1
Mark W Posted November 20, 2024 Author Posted November 20, 2024 Hey, thanks Dann. I took a break from the DB5. Thought I would at least get this one ready for paint. Hope you’re feeling better and waiting to see your DB5 again.
dino246gt Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 Oh man this is looking fantastic already, nice work, really nice, I'll be following! 1
Shark Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 Not to be picky, but the kit didn't get the front edge of the rear fender flares correct. They should be angled toward the ground, not parallel to it. Just figured with all the trouble you have gone to on body work, I would hate for you to realize it later. 1
Mark W Posted November 21, 2024 Author Posted November 21, 2024 Todd, I looked, I saw, I will make the change! Be picky, I missed that one.
Mark W Posted November 22, 2024 Author Posted November 22, 2024 Here’s the wheels/tires I plan on using. The tires are AMs, the wheels (Revell) needed built up on the O. D. To fit. The hood is also Revell and after getting it to fit the opening, I found the front of the mound did’ match the AM body…..a little filler. But I do have a line on a HRM hood… a much nicer option. Also scribed in the headlight covers and a little work on the interior. 3
Mark W Posted November 23, 2024 Author Posted November 23, 2024 Thanks! Got a ways to go yet, but getting there.
Zippi Posted November 23, 2024 Posted November 23, 2024 That's a pretty kewl looking body style. Nice mods. 1
Pierre Rivard Posted November 23, 2024 Posted November 23, 2024 Impressive transformation Mark. I too missed out on the HRM trans kit so I will be following your build with great interest. 1
Mark W Posted November 23, 2024 Author Posted November 23, 2024 Thanks for looking. The mods are slow and more to come. Rear fender flairs are next.
Mark W Posted November 23, 2024 Author Posted November 23, 2024 (edited) Pierre, I will post a few photos so you can see how I made the changes. After removing most of the roof, I made an insert and glued it in the trunk area, then I reinforced it with plastic stock and two-part epoxy, being careful not to interfere with the chassis. After that, bondo was used to put the curve back in. Then the front was contoured to match the interior. The trunk was also rescribed. If you need more, just let me know. Thank you for your compliments. Edited November 23, 2024 by Mark W 4
Mark W Posted December 1, 2024 Author Posted December 1, 2024 This is a small detail but it took a lot of work. As Shark pointed out, the rear fender flair is very wrong on the AM kit. Drivers side is nearly done, just need to fix a few scratches. The other side is close behind. Small, as I said but I think it will look much better on the finished model. 4
Mark W Posted December 20, 2024 Author Posted December 20, 2024 Getting very close to paint on this one. The photos show the final rear fender shape (rev 3), the tips were extended and the edges softened. The front parking lights (rev 2), material removed and inside edges curved. Finally got the rear deck and roll bar done. Scoops and re-scribed trunk. Lastly, some progress on the engine. Thanks for looking! 5
Phildaupho Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 Excellent work. Looking forward to seeing it Under Glass. 1
Pierre Rivard Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 Awesome work on the body. The big block Traco engine with your own headers looks right at hone in this chassis. 1
Mark W Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 Thanks Pierre, still need to add the Traco label. Just a few tiny defects to fix and she’ll be ready for paint.
Mark W Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 On 12/20/2024 at 7:14 PM, Phildaupho said: Excellent work. Looking forward to seeing it Under Glass. Me too Phil, I can’t wait till it’s setting on it’s wheels.
Mark W Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 On 12/20/2024 at 5:57 PM, TransAmMike said: The GS is coming along great Mark!! Thanks Mike, as they say, slow but sure.
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