MPC 1967 "Streaker Vette" Box Art INSPIRED Build.

[FoMoCo66]

Welp, it took me a little bit to finish this kit but I finally got it done and... I'm quite pleased with the result. 

This car had a couple paint issues mainly because it was the first car I airbrushed but I finally got them settled out, the color is testors red metallic flake with DupliColor filler primer and decanted Rustoleum enamel clear (only way I could spray it without it lifting the paint). There are not many things in the terms of modifications on this car. Really the only thing was the intake, where I shortened the carb mounting plate because originally they were too far apart, and parts box carbs/ air cleaners were added. The cool thing is when I told my grandfather that I picked this up from the LHS he said he built this kit back in the 70s as a kid. I didn't know that and thought it was pretty cool. I also happened to have some of his surviving models, low and behold, I HAVE HIS ORIGINAL BUILD UP! I was so happy and almost emedietly started building my kit. Oh and don't ask where the passengers side tail light went, I swear I don't know (6 tail light mod)

Photo of his original build up.

The back portion of the interior felt quite bare so I decided to add the racing fuel tank that comes with the kit.

Of course it's my standard to at least do spark plug wires on each model. I decided to experiment with fuel lines to, turned out pretty well I think.

It was a blast building this kit and was a pretty good learning opportunity for me. The struggles were worth it and I definitely learned how to avoid them. I guess now I clean off the bench and start another kit, what do you say fellas?

Thanks for looking and I always appreciate your comments and feedback!

Elliot

[ybsluos]

Elliot it looks great!  Nice clean building and I like the 6 tail light conversion.  So cool to have it with your Grandfather’s build.  2 serious 70s style street machines .  
Can’t wait to see your next build.   -Mark

[TooOld]

Well done Elliot , great looking Vette !

This is actually my favorite Vette kit even tho' many don't care for it . I built the kit back in 70's and still have it as one of my survivors , I also have another NIB and plan on building it one day .

[FoMoCo66]

3 hours ago, ybsluos said:

Elliot it looks great!  Nice clean building and I like the 6 tail light conversion.  So cool to have it with your Grandfather’s build.  2 serious 70s style street machines .  
Can’t wait to see your next build.   -Mark

Thank you! I take pride in my 3 generation model building history. I also feel like the models go really well together.

[FoMoCo66]

3 hours ago, TooOld said:

Well done Elliot , great looking Vette !

This is actually my favorite Vette kit even tho' many don't care for it . I built the kit back in 70's and still have it as one of my survivors , I also have another NIB and plan on building it one day .

Thanks, there were definitely challenges and the tooling 100% showed it's age. The thing is you exchange quality for total 70s style! 

[PappyD340]

Great looking pair of Vettes!

[FoMoCo66]

2 minutes ago, PappyD340 said:

Great looking pair of Vettes!

Thanks man!

[pulln4dejr]

Couple of cool looking vettes!

[slusher]

Sweet looking Corvette!

[XYHARRY]

Cool Vette there Elliot, nice detail. 

[meechum68]

That is slick as hell! It pairs nicely with the Blue one.  Your recognition is well deserved.