ismaelg Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) Hello, This is IT. The holiest of Holy grails. The one and only. The kit built with my heart, not my hands. Most likely my favorite single car of all time. I was supposed to retire from the hobby after this one This was finished last year. It is and will most likely always be my best and favorite build. Can you feel I like it? 1957 Corvette SS http://www.puertoriconet.com/images/SS/DSCF0002.JPG http://www.puertoriconet.com/images/SS/DSCF0013.JPG More pics here: https://race-car-models.proboards.com/thread/2569/best-model-1957-corvette-ss I want to take better pics of this and write an article, so stay tuned..... Thanks, Edited March 12, 2023 by ismaelg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 That build just rocks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrglubaum Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 WOW! I've loved that car since it was new! I always thought someone should have made a plastic kit of it. Your build and display really do justice to the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purvissp Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Amen, that is really nice. Your detail is amazing. Those photos on the wall must be pretty small. They sure add a realistic touch to your display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I can see it like you posted it yesterday,,,,truly one to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Maken Biscuit brother, nice job :wink: Peposo 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhadman Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I have looked forward to seeing your builds since i opened up the first post... this build is incredible...i hope to be able to build like this at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 We are not worthy! Great car and build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Toups Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Great Job Ismael! That's definitely a rare kit! Andy's website says that only about 150 were made. I remember seeing the master at a MAMA meeting when Gary McNutt started on it. He carved the body from balsa wood! He cut flat pieces of wood in the rough shapes and laminated them together. I have a photo around here somewhere, but I can't find it. That was probably 16 or 17 years ago! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Beautiful Job Ismael, and I dittto what Lee said! Can you imagine a plastic kit with all the aluminum bodywork and chassis understructure?? I have some photos of Chevrolet building that car back in '57..............It came from a Collectible Automobile issue years ago. It shows a LOT of detail from the engine, to the bodywork opened up showing all the trusses and structure underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 I remember seeing the master at a MAMA meeting when Gary McNutt started on it. He carved the body from balsa wood! He cut flat pieces of wood in the rough shapes and laminated them together. I have a photo around here somewhere, but I can't find it. That was probably 16 or 17 years ago! Dave Dave, I'd love to see the picture if you ever find it. Have you heard from Gary lately? I haven't heard from him in about a year. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Toups Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'll look around for the photo, but it's probably buried under a ton of stuff. Gary moved away some years ago, so he doesn't get to the meetings any more. The only time I see him is at the Toledo NNL, but he wasn't there this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Ok Izzy, you can post the picture of you model now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Guys,....I was lucky enough to see this model in person last night at Ismael's house and it's real impressive as any model he had posted here through the time. I wish all you guys would be also lucky enough to see all of them in his place. Nice piece of history Ismael! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Guys,....I was lucky enough to see this model in person last night at Ismael's house and it's real impressive as any model he had posted here through the time. I wish all you guys would be also lucky enough to see all of them in his place. Nice piece of history Ismael! Simon Thanks buddy! Always a pleasure having you here. We should do it more often Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Rogers Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetracer Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 that is a really nice build, love the sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 wow is all i can say and that really is a very rare& butifull model. aint that corvette one of those early styled auto rama show cars like the 55 corvette nomad. and the 57 lincoin futora aka bat mobile!!!! just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice work Ismael! You nailed the look of the real car. I hope you're kidding about retiring. It would be a shame to not be able to see your great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Absolutely stunning model, Izzy! One of my all-time favorite cars, too. Thank you so much for sharing your spectacular build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 and Harry wants to delete stuff like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Core Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 This is truely one of this most beautifull modelcars I've ever seen. You nailed this one. Together with the display, it's art. Cor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Are there more pictures of this build? I'd like to see more. It is a wonderful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Way to set the WayBack machine to 2006, Mr. Peabody! Ironically, the post is so old, I'm not even sure if Ismael visits this site anymore (wish he did) Beautiful car tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 What an awesome build and why would you retire from the hobby? Your building skills are great and perhaps and inspiration to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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