1963 Corvette current day nhra Stock Eliminator

[R. Thorne]

Geez, starting another one when I already have 2 or 3 started on here.  This will be a 327, perhaps 340 hp afb carb version, something like Tony Hernandez’s car.    Cleaned up some seam lines on the venerable amt “parts” kit.  Put some bmf on the emblems, then decided, what the heck, put the bmf on the windshields and chrome trim, too.  After the paint job, they will be rubbed off with alcohol or thinner.  No primer, put some Tamiya gold on tonight, will put some clear on tomorrow.

[gtx6970]

Nice. These make great looking race cars

[TransAmMike]

Good looking 'Vette.  I'm pressive wheel stand for an H/Stocker.  That bad boy is a beast.

Will be a great looking model Ron.

[R. Thorne]

On 6/28/2025 at 10:54 AM, gtx6970 said:

Nice. These make great looking race cars

We shall see, Bill.

 

On 6/28/2025 at 5:27 PM, TransAmMike said:

Good looking 'Vette.  I'm pressive wheel stand for an H/Stocker.  That bad boy is a beast.

Will be a great looking model Ron.

I hope so, Mike.  Not going to put a lot of time and money into this one.  Put a little Mr. Hobby clear on, looked at the chassis, and decided against trying to remove the exhaust system.  Not thrilled with the small block that came in the kit, but it will have to do.  Put some orange Tamiya on, then a silver marker on the trans.

[TransAmMike]

Looks Ike the clear went on nicely. I use the bottled Mr Hobby clear airbrushed. 

Looking good!

[R. Thorne]

On 6/29/2025 at 10:34 PM, TransAmMike said:

Looks Ike the clear went on nicely. I use the bottled Mr Hobby clear airbrushed. 

Looking good!

Thanks, Mike.  Back after a lull.  Some engine work and trimmed the frame for some vcgresins Hooker Headers after experimenting (there’s that word again) with some Fusionfirm chrome.  The brush came with it as did some clear (didn’t try that).  Very impressive stuff.

[TransAmMike]

33 minutes ago, R. Thorne said:

Thanks, Mike.  Back after a lull.  Some engine work and trimmed the frame for some vcgresins Hooker Headers after experimenting (there’s that word again) with some Fusionfirm chrome.  The brush came with it as did some clear (didn’t try that).  Very impressive stuff.

So I google searched the Fusion Firm chrome paint.   No luck finding a seller.

[R. Thorne]

Mike, I got it on July 2 from Amazon, but it is not currently available.  Wait a few days, but be careful, as they will try to sell you the gold instead of the liquid silver leaf.  

[TransAmMike]

1 minute ago, R. Thorne said:

Mike, I got it on July 2 from Amazon, but it is not currently available.  Wait a few days, but be careful, as they will try to sell you the gold instead of the liquid silver leaf.  

Thanks Ron.

[meechum68]

Looking good! I like the body color, I think I have it in my paint stash, and I do have that same Vette as well... hmmm.

[R. Thorne]

Clipped and sanded some front tires I made and cast with no sidewall markings.  Decided to use the wheels and rear tires that come in the kit.  Next is rubber black paint.  Will post pics tomorrow.

Edited July 10 by R. Thorne
Added pics

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looks good, especially the paint.  

Thanks for the heads-up on the liquid chrome. That really is impressive.

Edited July 10 by Ace-Garageguy

[R. Thorne]

11 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Looks good, especially the paint.  

Thanks for the heads-up on the liquid chrome. That really is impressive.

Thanks, Ace.  I need to stay focused and finish what I start (sigh).

[R. Thorne]

Well, after painting the cast tires, didn’t like the looks of them.  So, dug some out of the parts box.  Then, shortened the metal axles and trial fit the tires and wheels.  Also, was going to use the slicks that came in the box, but, not enough clearance, so went with my normal Stocker (9”) Goodyear tires.  Blackened the blue streak.  There wasn’t enough gloss on the paint, so put a couple medium coats of Mr. Super Clear on.

[R. Thorne]

Then spent some time (too much) removing the paint off the bmf on the windshield, back glass and emblems with lacquer thinner and various types of q-tips.  The soft tapered ones worked the best as I believe they retained the most thinner for gentle scrubbing.  Overall, applying foil before painting turned out ok, I guess.  Tried sanding it off with less than stellar results.  Probably hard to see the chrome with this color, anyway.

[R. Thorne]

Masked off lower trim and put some Fusionfirm on it.  Took masking tape of after about 5 minutes.  Had one bleed thru at the door scribe.  Cleaned up with alcohol wipe.  Set body aside to dry.  

[keviiin86]

Have you test fit the body on the chassis? I dont know if its just a weird angle but that body looks pretty warped.  Might want to check that before you go any further.

[R. Thorne]

1 hour ago, keviiin86 said:

Have you test fit the body on the chassis? I dont know if its just a weird angle but that body looks pretty warped.  Might want to check that before you go any further.

First, I am always appreciative of suggestions, critiques, etc.  Yes, I have tested the fit a couple of times, but I will take a closer look tomorrow, as I don’t want to mess with the body much while the Fusionfirm is drying.  Thank you, Kevin.

[keviiin86]

2 hours ago, R. Thorne said:

First, I am always appreciative of suggestions, critiques, etc.  Yes, I have tested the fit a couple of times, but I will take a closer look tomorrow, as I don’t want to mess with the body much while the Fusionfirm is drying.  Thank you, Kevin.

No problem, maybe its not warped but looks like the roof got a little smashed while in the box? I've seen alot of newer molded AMT/round 2 models that have been deformed from the way they were packed in the box.

Edited 1 hour ago by keviiin86