Mark W Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 2 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Beautiful work so far Mark!👍 Thanks Greg, I hope you will see it done! I like you quote “Before I joined this forum, I thought #600 was darn fine sandpaper” I could have said that myself! 1
Mark W Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 The interior is done! Some of the added details are the metal guards on the door latch, seat belts, hand brake, metal turn signal lever MCG wheel, fire extinguisher, ignition key. One thing I put some work into was the Wintersteen only fuel pump panel in the center. Those are metal bezels and a gauge decal. Thanks for looking, I appreciate any comments. 4
Dann Tier Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Moving along very nicely! are you gonna scribe the rest of the A-pillar seams? and did you use solder for the plug wires? 1
Mark W Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 49 minutes ago, Dann Tier said: Moving along very nicely! are you gonna scribe the rest of the A-pillar seams? and did you use solder for the plug wires? Thank you. Yes, .015” solder was used, it scales out to 3/8” or 9mm, closer to scale. The brown paint needs a bit of touchup. The plan for the A pillar is to add bits of plastic to hold the windscreen and side windows in place. If goes as planned, it will represent the interior moldings. 1
Mark W Posted January 26 Author Posted January 26 Got past the most difficult (as yet) part of the build, the wind screen. Made some inside moldings from plastic stock so the windscreen has a nest. Right now, it’s white plastic. I have some 0.015” clear, but would like to find some 0.010”. Took some pics of the mock-up, things will fit tighter as it goes along. Added breathers and hoses to the engine. Also the intake on the carb with some screen.  It still needs some hose clamps and springs. It’s slow, but I tend to work on a couple of project at the same time. 5
yves 95128 Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Hi Mark and everyone, I'm building the Corvette grand Sport by Accurate Miniatures (not easy), I really love what you did and I'm following the build. I downloaded (from Scalemates) the manual from Revell re-boxing, much clearer than the A.M. one... I have a question, you mentioned Historic Racing Miniatures, is Harold still in business ? I doubt it but, if yes, how do you order and is there a list of his products available ? Thank you.
Mark W Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 Yves, glad to hear you’re building an AM Corvette, not too many builds around. When I started my roadster project, I tried to get a transkit from Harold. No luck, so I converted an AM kit. It turned out well though, as nice as Harold’s resin kit is, there are details not included. Making the mods on the plastic kit is a lot easier than in resin. The kit really isn’t as difficult as you would think. This is my second build and I’ve learned a lot. Feel free to ask if you have a questions, just ask. You can still create a post concerning Harold, someone might know. I do know there no web side, just private communication. 1
Mark W Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 This chassis is for my next GS build, but it shows the MCG set more clearly. The roadster in this WIP is done the same. Just thought it might help another builder. 1
yves 95128 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 (edited) On 2/5/2025 at 1:46 PM, Mark W said: This chassis is for my next GS build, but it shows the MCG set more clearly. The roadster in this WIP is done the same. Just thought it might help another builder. Mark, You got the P.E. from model round-up, it looks nice and makes a big difference on the chassis. On my next one I will remove the saddle under the lower pulley (that has nothing to do there as a starter) and correct everything else to lower the engine. I'm also planning to use 1/16 eyelets for the trumpets (see photo attached, I put 2 of them on the fire-wall, it's about the needed size.). I also often use " Beadalon"crimp tubes (for jewelry) on my models as my engines tubing "connectors", way cheaper than modeling detail parts (From Joann craft stores and or Michaels, plenty of useful stuff in there). I just got your message, it took a long time (with the front) but I did everything to have a straight chassis and it's all good. The last thing I wanted was a car on 3 wheels. I will also try to find better tires, if not, it's alright, the next one will be better. One thing that surprise me is that you painted the chassis before gluing all the direction, A-arms and suspension (missing in the kit, by the way) stuff, it's not going to complicate the gluing of these things ? Edited February 6 by yves 95128 Typo 1
Mark W Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 It’s finally white! Next is to let it cure for a week, then add the blue stripe, some clear and polish. paint is MCW Ermine white. 3
Mark W Posted Wednesday at 11:41 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 11:41 PM Blue is on!  Cure time, then some clear and decals……..body will be done. 1
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