1955 corvette

[bug1623]

heres my latest project 55 vette the bodys is being sanded and the engine is about 75 % done

[modelmike]

Looks like your off to a good start keep the posts comming...

[jaydar]

Nice start! Which kit and scale????

joe.

[rmvw guy]

I like the way you handled the script on the engine. I've built this kit a few times and there are some issues. The front sits a little high for me but, easy fix, relocate the spindles upward by cutting them off and regluing them, or turn them up side down. The windshield is a horrible fit and may require some trimming so the dash fits right. I think it was designed to be fully assembled before paint. I've ran into a few problems with things fitting after paint and would suggest assembling as much as possible before paint, like the chassis and interior. There always seems to be a problem getting the rear wheels centered in the openings, i would suggest leaving the rear springs unattached until you have the axle exactly where you want it. A lot of people have said the side trim appears to go up hill. On one of mine I trimmed the front fender off a little at the bottom behind the wheel opening, this seemed to help to my eye. Hope that's not too much information, I just get excited when I see someone building this kit. Hope this helps and doesn't confuse you.

[bug1623]

thanks for the tips il be sure to do some more assembly before paint still cant decide on a color so if u have pics of yours i could use some ideas

[b_lever1]

that must be the amt kit it looks the same as the 53 once i get the computer to load pic's i'll put some of mine up, doing total stock lots of modifing of that kit

[bug1623]

it is the amt 1/25 kit

[rmvw guy]

Here's the one with the front fender shaved under the panel. I have five more but, can't locate the pictures, so I will take new ones and get back.I

[scalemodelworld]

I LOVE corvettes, and it looks like you're off to a great start. Are you planning on wiring the engine? I have a '60 vette that I built a while back and it has some of the same problems that Ron mentioned. But they are a beautiful car. Next on my list is an '82

[bug1623]

looks great the real cars all had the same slope to them so i think il leave it on this one but definetly gotta do something about the ride height gotta get it lower

[rmvw guy]

Here are three more. The black one I call my '54 because, that's the only year, '53 through '55 that black was an option.The two blue one's in the second picture I am still working on.

[bug1623]

wow someones a vette guy nice cars like the blue drag car nice work i hope mine comes out half as good i ended up going a charcoal gray mettilic with black interior just finished putting the fabric on the seats il post pics of the sears and body as soon as the camera batteries are charged

[rmvw guy]

I don't consider myself a Vette guy but, thanks. I like the early years up to '67. I never owned a full size one and never will. I started collecting them in 1962 and still have all the AMT annuals. I really like street rods and pickup trucks now and cars of the '50s. Hope I was of some help to you. Looking forward to some more pictures.

[b_lever1]

what is it about vw guys and corvettes i guess we just like the finer things in life must get pics off camera 63 bug and 63 roadster restomod in the works of ls7 and a 6speed

[bug1623]

first color coat dash painted seats done I think the cloth seats came out nice engine wired up

[bug1623]

it was my first try at wiring a motor the wire was something I had laying around from one of the rc cars a better job next time

[b_lever1]

looking great

[bug1623]

^{thanks guys we will see how far I get today}