'64 Chevrolet Corvette Finnish HotRodding

[W-409]

Started as glue bomb and first I built wide rear fenders from styrene slip and bondo. L88 scoop was molded to the hood, after I shortened it. Engine is from my parts box, and it has some details added. Front axle from '57 Nomad and I had to saw it in 9 pieces before it could be fitted on Corvette's frame. Rear axle was bought from Finnish Model Car Forum, and I painted chassis white, blue and red. Many interior parts from '67 Corvette (Revell), and windshield, grille and taillights etc. are from that kit too. I built rear window from acetate. Painted with Motip spray and Maston clear. Link to WIP topic for more details: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=37498

Edited December 24, 2011 by W-409

[W-409]

[crazyjim]

I like the SHINY :) Niko and some of the details you put into this build. Looks like it sits too high though.

Merry Christmas, Niko.

[Erik Smith]

Far out man! I have been looking in on the WIP for this car and it turned out great. Nice engine and paint.

[W-409]

Thanks, Jim and Erik!

That ride height is bit high in the front. I lowered it as much as possible with using Nomad front axle system. But it still looks hight though. Rear end is just perfect for my taste. And Erik: Nice to hear you've been watching the WIP. For better result I should have taken it apart again, and fix some fit issues before assembling, but I had to time before that Model contest, where I was building this. It looks OK anyway, so I'm pretty happy about it.

Thanks again, and Merry Christmas!

Edited December 25, 2011 by W-409

[W-409]

Some better outdoor pictures...

[hotrod59f100]

I love the mud flaps. Looks good

[W-409]

Thanks, Shane! I'm pretty happy about it too, especially, because this was my largest project so far, I have some larger on the bench, but they are not finished yet.