Space Cowboy Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I started this back a few days ago so i will post the first up to today to catch yall up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 More coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 niiice im gonna keep an eye on this, i didnt know 59s were molded in blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusenut2 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 This build looks awesome. Im here for the rest of the build. Post many pics. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 VERY ambitious project!! I'm curious to see how this one goes! niiice im gonna keep an eye on this, i didnt know 59s were molded in blue First issue '59 convertibles were molded in blue, while the hardtop AFAIK has always been in white. I have the convertible that I've got the roof section and other parts to do a "flat-top" 4 dr hardtop............the ambition's got to hit me really hard though before I'll tackle that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roggan Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) I have been planning this build for a long time. I was thinking the Testors "Chezoom" would be a perfect donor for the front clip. Edited November 19, 2009 by Roggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice start , are you going to open up the wheel openings (esp. front) a bit? I've got one of the original blue CV's somewhere in the dungeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I like it... a little Chevy runabout. Those '59 Chevy fins blend in nicely with the '57 front. Will this be a replica custom build, or will you put a different spin on it? Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Actually I think the front wells flow nicely with the rears. Edited November 19, 2009 by george 53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arni Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Now this is my kind of build.LOL You are off to a great start,I will be following with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 i have a junk c5 body if you want it. the windshield frame is still in very good shape, and i still have the convertible roof. If you want it its yours. also i have the frame interior bucket and most of the inside stuff. Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Just leave it to SpaceCowboy to knock out a project like this in what seams like just hrs of fun.. Looking Awesome... Just incredible on how fast it seems you can do this kind of work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Actually I think the front wells flow nicely with the rears. Yea, make me think that the '58 portion of the body on the prototype is what makes it look so.....off BTW, what kit are you stealing the '57 parts from? Edited November 20, 2009 by Joe Handley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) WOW! Beautiful car, great project! Edited November 20, 2009 by Driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I wouldn't expect this project to be done by anyone but the Cowboy he's number one for these coocky builds and he does them so well I kow it will turn out tops. Dingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words and comments. Did lot's of work on the front nose and interior. More coming soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roggan Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I really like this build. You are getting there but I must say that you should move the front wheel openings a bit forward. The car looks very front heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Wow definitely looks like it's going to be interesting !!! Like the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 It looked much better as it was from the start. I don't understand that front extension. Looks way off, please remove it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Welp, at least you got it lookin JUST as ugly as the REAL one. Not that your NOT a talented builder, but you chose an UGLY(To ME) car to model, and unless you do something drastic to it, it'll STAY an UGLY(to ME) reproduction of an ugly(to ME) car. Please understand this IS NOT a critisism of your talents or abilities. You seem to be MORE than capable of the task at hand.But,like I said, I think it's just a bad blending of ideas, and to see the real one, I was just NOT impressed with it at all. Actually made me wonder WHY someone would've done it in 1:1 scale. just 'caz they could,DOES NOT mean they should have! But, AND I EMPHSIZE That this is just MY personal opinion about this car, and in NO WAY reflects ANYTHING negative on your abilities. If YOU like it Bro, then please by all means,GO FOR IT!!! ( But I STILL think it's ugly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juergen Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 hi ! my heart would be in blood to see the 2 chevy´s cutting;-) i´m looking long time to the impala and you cut them :lol: but i think your built would be great as your other builts. greets juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) It looked much better as it was from the start. I don't understand that front extension. Looks way off, please remove it?! The "problem" arises from taking a literal interpretation of the 1:1 car, and using the unmodified Corvette chassis. The extension will work, but it's spoiled by the wheelbase. Now there is too much visual weight ahead of the front wheels, it's not as balanced as before. The rear wheels are in the right place. The model would (IMHO...) look a lot better if the front wheel openings were moved forward, stretching the Corvette wheelbase. It's a model, so it's not necessarily constrained by the 1:1 engineering, unless the builder is going for a true replica. If not it's possible to make the model look better than the 1:1. Which, IMHO again , isn't too difficult. I took a few minutes using my "clone" tool in my photo retouching software, to show what I'm talking about: Original: Retouched: That to me looks better than the real car. But these are only my styling opinions, so if they're not seen the same way by the builder, that's fine with me Edited November 21, 2009 by Zoom Zoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for the comments. I shortened the front nose and did some sanding. Then i got some primer on.. Hope to get some color on it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 How did you make the swoopy thing that covers what would been the back seat? I can't recall the proper name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Very Cool! It reminds me of Barris' Batmobile from the TV show in the 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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