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07-24-2017, 12:36 PM | #1 | |
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'58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Here's my new project. I'll build this for a dutch magazine. It's the newest kit from Revell DE. It's just a re-issue from a USA kit, but I still like the car a lot and it means fresh decals!
I'll build this pretty box stock except for the wheels. I'll use Advan Racing RS-DF wheels in chrome. Normally these wheels were fitted under a japanese tuning car, but I like the look on the Corvette also. From British Motors I had a nice Ice Blue paint. I also used it on the '67 Corvette a few years ago. En hier heb ik de kleur inspiratie vandaan: First I marked the moldlines before I sanded them. It's hard to see on this white plastic. https://modelbrouwers.nl/media/cache...006291ce79.jpg https://modelbrouwers.nl/media/cache...df0d95b915.jpg Followed by a few layers of Zero Primer. And a few layers of Ice Blue. The sidepanel is painted Silver. Next will be the BMF and Clearcoat I think. Kris.
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07-27-2017, 03:14 PM | #2 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
I think i should follow this. Not sure abotu the wheels bit i really like the colour-choice
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08-26-2017, 04:24 PM | #3 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
New update:
First I added the bmf on the body. I also forgot to paint a piece of the body in silver, so I did that before I clearcoated the body with 2K Clear. Kris.
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08-26-2017, 04:35 PM | #4 | |
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I also started on the engine. I just build it OOB. The chassis was painted black and clearcoated. The exhausts are painted with Alclad.
After this I polished the body. No sanding, just a few compounds were enough. Kris.
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08-28-2017, 10:48 AM | #5 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Very nice.
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08-28-2017, 02:46 PM | #6 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Nice to see you're back at it,the finish is amazing!!!
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08-30-2017, 01:43 PM | #7 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
New update.
I started on the interior. First I painted it with bodycolor without clearcoat. After this I added BMF on the trims. Some parts were masked off and clearcoated. The floor and boot got interiorflocking. I used blue cause I liked it. It's a ''hate it or love it'' story I know ... I just like it! I also added seatbelts from some left over PE parts. After this I mounted it on the chassis. Kris.
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09-01-2017, 01:42 PM | #8 | |
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Today i searched for a new set of wheels cause the wheels from the 1st posting are a bit too big. I found these Pegasus Hellas wheels. I painted the center in silver and added the logos on the knock-offs.
After this I added most of the chromeparts on the body. The last parts will be attached when the marriage between body and chassis is done. Kris.
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09-02-2017, 07:43 AM | #9 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
wow. Looks superb.
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09-02-2017, 02:52 PM | #10 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Nice work Kris. Love your builds. I have to agree with the other post that I dont like the first choice of wheels, but the second set you picked, those I like. Cant wait to see them under the Vette. I love the colour choice too... very vintage looking, my uncle has a '64 Mustang convertible that is almost the same colour, looks really good on old cars. Looking forward to seeing this one finished.
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09-08-2017, 02:26 PM | #11 | |
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Amazing project! I am not a big fan of American cars (and yes I am American) but this one is turning out super beautiful. Killer paint job, color combo with cool engine and interior details. Looking forward to see it finished. Congrats!
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09-08-2017, 04:10 PM | #12 | |
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Wow is that ever sweet! Beautiful work!
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10-27-2017, 01:12 PM | #13 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Great!
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11-17-2017, 03:42 PM | #14 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
My old boss had a '58 in these colors. Apparently a GM test car which got damaged at a track. He got it repaired, drove it awhile & ended up selling out to Bud Selig. It had a 283 with dual 4bbls iirc. He had some cool stories about racing it as well as out running the highway patrol
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11-23-2017, 07:20 PM | #15 | |
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Re: '58 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
wow this is a excellent build, love everything about it
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