1997 corvette build

[plasticcrafter]

you guys who know me.....know that i normally build heavy commercial trucks. i have been inspired by john (nachoz) to build a car. i'm starting with the revell 97 corvette, a few photo etched goodies, led lights from model train software, a few different stainless bolts from scale hardware and a set of aftermarket wheels and tires. this build will be mostly box stock with a few extras. here is the starting point......more to come

[68chevy]

Nice looking start

[Gary Kulchock]

I see you have my Detail Master Interior Junk there. Good choice!

[Nacho Z]

Go Hunter go, go Hunter go.... ;D

[zbuckster]

Good start.

[plasticcrafter]

thanks guys, i've made a little progress.........i got the body all prepped and sprayed with house of kolor tangelo pearl basecoat. hopefully i can get it cleared tomorrow. i'm moving along on the chassis assembly. testors metallizer for the metal look on the engine, torque tube, rear, trans and suspension parts.

[Nacho Z]

Looks great so far. That looks like a cool color. Can't wait to see it cleared.

[roadhawg]

Good color choice!!

[zbuckster]

Nice.

[plasticcrafter]

here is a small update on the vette. i got the body cleared as shown in pic 1. all was going well until i went to fit the back glass. i tweaked the glass til it was pretty close and then it decided to snap down the middle. i took the glass from another kit and it fit even worse. after some head scratching i decided to graft in a c6 convertible rear section from a snap kit. also opened the trunk and built the jambs. still have a little more tweaking to do but i think it's looking pretty good so far.

body after dupont clear......


roof and rear deck cut out.......



new c-6 section going in........

[68chevy]

Nice thing it’s going to look awesome Love the color to.

[Nacho Z]

I just knew that color was going to POP when you hit it with clear. Sorry to hear about the glass . On the other hand, the wheels look good!

[goodguy56]

PC,
This is 1 good looking 'vette. You are doing a great job , on your paint and the detail is terific. keep us posted as you progress!

8-)RICK

[plasticcrafter]

thanks guys...........i got a little more done. rear deck graft is complete, paint is blended back in, interior flocked and some interior assembly/detailing finished. decals tomorrow and final clear for the body, trunk will be hinged and leds finished up. i will update again if all goes well tomorrow night........

[monoped]

Pretty ballsy modding the body after paint like that, very well done!! Can't wait to see the finished build...

[zbuckster]

Very nice.

[plasticcrafter]

getting closer............4 days til showtime.

[Nacho Z]

That is one sweet Vette! You do very nice work Hunter.

[zbuckster]

I agree great looking.

[plasticcrafter]

well.............the vette is finally finished. i may add a few more details after the show but i'm calling it done for now. leaving at 6am in the morning for roanoke. i will post pics from the show on sunday...........

[68chevy]

Excellent job

[The Mad Modeller]

Nice build Hunter. Kinda strange not seeing a big rig from you.

[snapper]

Nice job on that interior - the lights and nitro are a nice touch too.

[z24dude]

I love the color and the look of this build.

[monoped]

Very nice!!

What did you use for the tail and marker lights?

[Nacho Z]

You are truly a great modeler Hunter! You have a good eye for making a subject look "right" and this one is no exception. Great job!!

[Gary Kulchock]

Looks great Hunter. I love the lights.

[plasticcrafter]

thanks guys, the vette placed first in custom class at the roanoke show yesterday. not bad for my debut in a "car" class. i lost the best automotive award due to some improperly mounted photoetch. i will correct the problem and make sure it dosen't happen on future builds. thanks again for the support on this build....it means a lot.

p.s. the leds are from model train software. very nice guy to deal with and great products.

[robert1]

AWESOME!!!!!

[rambenna]

wow cool vette, great job