I need to get back to this Vette

[Terry Jessee]

This is AMT's old '62 Corvette done with the markings and color scheme of the Washburn Chevrolet car that Bob Bondurant drove on the West Coast. The actual car was a '59 or '60, but the car was raced in '62, so I thought it'd be fun to do it this way.

The model is about 80% done. I'm having to hog out the grill surrounds so that's taking a little time. The body, chassis, and interior are essentially done, so I need to finish the engine and do some detail painting to complete this. It'll have a cutdown windshield and side exhaust. This is essentially a curbside with a black chassis. I haven't decided if I want to detail the engine yet.

These are VRM decals--really nice. They settle down very well and work well with decal solvent.

Terry

[Custom Hearse]

Yes, you do need to get back to work on it! That poor Vette has been sitting there "please finish me, I want to join my friends on the shelf"

Looks great what you have so far. I myself wouldn't mind seeing it done...

[Zoom Zoom]

Why yes, you do need to finish that! Looks awesome. I have the decals left from that to do more...

And when you are finished, snag one of the Revell snapper '63 split windows & do the Z06...one of the most fun projects I've done in years (minimal modifications, curbside). One of my favorite racers for my PS2 GT4 game.

Not sure if you've seen it or not, hope you don't mind me sharing...getting the decals was all the motivation I needed:

I'll be building a couple more of the cars from the excellent VRM decal sheet.

Edited November 28, 2009 by Zoom Zoom

[Terry Jessee]

Why yes, you do need to finish that! Looks awesome. I have the decals left from that to do more...

And when you are finished, snag one of the Revell snapper '63 split windows & do the Z06...one of the most fun projects I've done in years (minimal modifications, curbside). One of my favorite racers for my PS2 GT4 game.

Not sure if you've seen it or not, hope you don't mind me sharing...getting the decals was all the motivation I needed:

I'll be building a couple more of the cars from the excellent VRM decal sheet.

Bob, that's perfect! I did a "generic" A-production coupe using the snap kit, too, based on photos I found in a couple of books on racing from the period. That was before I found the Washburn decals. That's a great sheet.

I added a rudimentary four-point roll bar to the interior, and a set of parts box wheels and tires.

You're right--they're great little project starters. Thanks for sharing that one. It provides great inspiration.

Terry