JTRACING Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Finished this one today. I built the #63 since it has the Canadian driver Paint is Krylon sun yellow, for clear coat I airbrushed on 3 coats of future floor polish. Wheels were painted tamiya flat aluminum. I also used some scrap PE parts I had laying around, the antennas are stretched sprue and the Naca ducts on the vent windows are decals from Powerslide. Overall the kit is good, but the detail is really simplified on the engine and interior so I didn't bother to much with those lol. also my body was warped a bit , that went away when I glued it to the chassis but then I found the hood would not sit flush on the straight body so I ended up gluing it on
crispy Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Nice work James, as usual! I love the small touches on the tires. Nice added realism throughout. Chris
JTRACING Posted January 21, 2010 Author Posted January 21, 2010 thanks! heres a closer view of the wheels
Eric Stone Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 That looks really nice. I actually dug thru mine the other nite to check my progress on it. It needs paint, so I'll be sure to look for that color since it looks like a good match. You're right about the interior... I don't see the need to do much with it either, especially since the rear window is tinted so dark. I found a good pic of the engine compartment, so I was able to properly paint the little chrome piece that represents all the blue silicone hoses, so it no longer looks like a chrome blob. If I can get the carbon fiber decal to go on the air box, I'm all set... I hope the hood fits on mine- I'd hate to detail in there just to cover it up. Your wheels and tires look outstanding considering the wheels started out in that goofy looking chrome. Good job.
Modlbldr Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 James- Your work on that kit is superb! I love the details on the tires. It turned out great for having a few minor flaws. Too bad you had to glue the hood shut. I looked at that kit many times on the store shelves and thought about getting it, but never did. Later-
voljeepx Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 James, wonderful job as always! The paint looks like a close match to the real car. Excellent save on the wheels, too! This is my favorite kit, I have the Badboyvettes livery, Luc Alphand, and the Ron Fellows tribute edition to do, but thanks for sharing yours for the inspiration!
3men2s Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 smashing!!!!! do you have progress photos? Are those the wheels that come with the kit? or are they aftermarket?
Railfreak78 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Hey nice job on this vette! It's clean crisp and bright. I have one of these with a wild (lame lol ) paint job and you make me want to restore it now
crispy Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Danny, those are the kit wheels. It's just that james did such an excellent job with the paint, decals and tires that they look aftermarket. I think, as someone mentioned, this is one of the best box builds I've seen of this car. I wish I would have scuffed my tires up on mine. Certainly something that will be remedied when I build my Babdboy version! I keep looking at this thing James! Chris
3men2s Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 man !!!! I thought that you had to get those studio 27 kits to make it look like that. i am trying to get one of this kits cause this guy did a better job than the box art. THIS VETTE IS MESSING MY BRAIN
weasel Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 excellent build!!! ya know, less the decals, that would make a stunning STREET car!!!
rustybill1960 Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 OUTSTANDING! Thank You for sharing the build now i have a very good idea of what mine will look like though i have a different direction for my build Later man Russ
seeker589 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) Outstanding and very realistic build. The wheels can make or break a car - yours definitely MAKE the car. And it has one of MY favorite drivers on it's roof. Max Papis - a very underrated driver - way TOO underrated. I know he isn't the Canadian you were referring to. Edited January 24, 2010 by seeker589
kyledr330 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 WOW! Really nice work on this car. I to have this kit in my stash, and was very disappointed in the contents of this kit. You did a really great job on it!
Nick F40 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Wow, very well done. Always love these...although wish they made the FIA GT schemes in the kits.... I can't wait for the C6RGT to be kitted
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