Trae Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I've got a couple of touch-ups to do, but I'm ready to call this one finished. You can see some of the in-process work in my workbench thread. Here's the pics ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 This is sweet, I have one, and don't know what to do with.........But now you give a little light for me to see. Thanks DUMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Absolutely STUNNING I love how you've added so much character and changed it so much, but it looks completely believable as if this version was also done by GM design. Can't wait to see this in person! Will you be in Anniston on March 19? If so, we need Covert to bring his Astro-Vette to display along side of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 This is sweet, I have one, and don't know what to do with.........But now you give a little light for me to see. Thanks DUMP Thank you! Absolutely STUNNING I love how you've added so much character and changed it so much, but it looks completely believable as if this version was also done by GM design. Can't wait to see this in person! Will you be in Anniston on March 19? If so, we need Covert to bring his Astro-Vette to display along side of it. Thanks, Bob! Yes, dad and I will both be there. I also thought about Pat's version - would be fantastic if he could bring it, haven't seen it in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kombi Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Wow, that's outstanding! It's finished so well I think you'd have trouble explaining to someone this wasn't a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Wow, that's outstanding! It's finished so well I think you'd have trouble explaining to someone this wasn't a kit. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 There are only a few models you see that make you think "wow, that's both totally unique, and completely tasteful at every turn" This one fits the bill. It looks like it coulda-shoulda-woulda was a real GM concept. Great job from design, to execution, to the presentation. Thanks for sharing it. Thank you, Mark! That was definitely the look I was trying to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Absolutely spectacular. Looks like you replaced the kit glass, which makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Absolutely spectacular. Looks like you replaced the kit glass, which makes a big difference. Thank you! Yep, I vacuformed this windshield using a salvaged kit part as a buck. It actually appears to be a reasonable thickness now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajulia Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hello there friend! Yikes talk about a mile deep paint job! Excellent build up and very clean too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 WOW!!! It looks Flawless. Don't even know how you got the chassis to tuck up under it. WOW!!! Excellent work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hello there friend! Yikes talk about a mile deep paint job! Excellent build up and very clean too!! WOW!!! It looks Flawless. Don't even know how you got the chassis to tuck up under it. WOW!!! Excellent work!!! Thank you! The AMT chassis actually fit up in it pretty well with just some minor trimming and shaping of the firewall and inner fenders. However, I did have to make some suspension modifications in order to achieve the lower stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Simply beautiful. One of the few models that actually deserves the term "Awesome." Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Flawless design and execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 STUNNING in EVERY respect! This is the best take on this I've ever seen. The silver interior is perfect. [slinks back to bench]. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Absolutely beautiful. Great styling and colors, The overall look is so integrated I had to compare it to photos of the original and also go back to your w.i.p., all to remind myself of the special touches you did to get it to this point. The move from white to red and white two tone, the side pipes, the hood scoop, the lowered stance and the torq thrusts and pinners all really improve the look, making it less of a show car and, somehow, more "real". The exquisite detail doesn't hurt one bit, either. Thanx for a truly fine piece of work. Edited February 8, 2011 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 STUNNING in EVERY respect! This is the best take on this I've ever seen. The silver interior is perfect. [slinks back to bench]. Bob Thank you! I struggled a bit with choosing the interior color. I wanted to maintain a stock interior color from that era, but my choices were limited. I thought black would be too "dull" for this car, and a red interior would just be too much red. Finally decided on the seldom seen "gunmetal" interior, even though I still wasn't 100% sure I'd like the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 What a classy, well-executed model. Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Absolutely fantastic. This is really an impressive model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 You never dissapoint brother, this is truly great! Pictures are very professional too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 All I can say is AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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