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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 17:59:20 GMT -7
Hey Everyone, Here are some pictures of my unbuilt kit. I hope to have some progress in the next week or so.     Andrew |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 18:03:28 GMT -7
Love the old Sting Rays! This should look sweet
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Post by jbailey on Apr 1, 2014 19:03:43 GMT -7
Best body style of vettes in my opinion. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 20:39:32 GMT -7
Haven't build any corvette kits, but when I think about doing so, this is always the kit that catches my eye.
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Post by AK on Apr 2, 2014 20:00:01 GMT -7
Split window Vette! Is this where the name Stingray came from? due to the strip running down the middle of the rear glass and having an arrow shape on the rear deck? Someone told me that years ago....I've never reseached it....Anyway, I've never seen one of these built, and will be following closely!
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Post by wheaton79chris on Apr 2, 2014 21:39:59 GMT -7
Cool just don't loan it too the Corvette museum  .................um uh was that too soon? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 9:02:28 GMT -7
Cool just don't loan it too the Corvette museum .................um uh was that too soon? A little but ill suck it up  Love the 63. Cant wait to see how this one turns out |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Apr 3, 2014 15:42:52 GMT -7
Most excellent choice for a build. I have built this one a few times, lots of potential. Looking forward to seeing your build of it.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 3, 2014 16:56:04 GMT -7
Nice choice on this split window Vettes are super cool  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 19:01:24 GMT -7
excellent choice  |
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Post by tool on Apr 3, 2014 19:52:04 GMT -7
i agree with everybody split window terrific choice !
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Post by Doc O on Apr 4, 2014 9:00:30 GMT -7
YAY Andrew my most favorite Vette!! Kewl choice!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2014 19:35:19 GMT -7
I appreciate the comments. The split window corvette has to be my favourite body style. I've actually bought another 63 Corvette model today due to all of the engine choices and different hoods. I see why you've built this one a few times Skip-O-Matic. I've started working on the body today. I had to remove a fair bit of flash from the body. I also scribed the panel lines. The lines around the doors needed some work. I've wet sanded the body with 800 grit and I'm hoping to get a coat of primer on it in the next few days. There will be more pictures to come.    Andrew |
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Post by Doc O on Apr 7, 2014 8:08:07 GMT -7
Wow Stretch that did have alot of flashing on it!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 23:22:55 GMT -7
Love the sound of the old vettes.
Nice choice on the split window.
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Post by AK on Apr 9, 2014 21:16:41 GMT -7
She was hotter than a two dollar pistol, she was the fastest thing around. Long and lean every young mans dream, she turned every head in town. She was built and fun to handle son, I'm glad that you dropped in. She reminds me of the one I loved back then....(sorry, I do live next to Nashville you know!)
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Post by mike0157 on Apr 10, 2014 8:32:50 GMT -7
Lol sing it Ak great song.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 15:16:46 GMT -7
Love the song AK! Thanks Junkman. You can say that again Doc O. I just put the first coat of primer on the body and the underside of the hood today. I still have some flash to remove on the tops of the fenders. I'll upload some pictures later today.
Andrew
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 20:47:49 GMT -7
As promised, I have some pictures. I removed the fuel injection and stingray lettering as I have ordered photo etch. I have a bit of flash left to remove from the body and some general clean up. The underside of the hood is going to need some work. I'm hoping that I'll be able to work on it this weekend. Unfortunately I have exams next week so time is at a premium.    Andrew |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 20:53:13 GMT -7
Looking great Andrew!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 10, 2014 22:00:13 GMT -7
Going great so far |
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Post by Doc O on Apr 11, 2014 6:48:00 GMT -7
Looking Great!! Always nice to get the flash off!!They look so much better!! If i can ask, where are you buying your photo etch script from? always looking for stuff like that
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 13:37:00 GMT -7
Thanks olgrumpy!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 13:42:07 GMT -7
Thanks gardnerpag44! Hey Doc O, I bought the photo etch from modelcargarage.com. They have quite a large selection of photo etch to choose from.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 16:14:52 GMT -7
looking good so far. I bought some photo etch stuff for other projects from model car garage, very nice looking stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 18:26:24 GMT -7
i'm likin it |
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Post by Doc O on Apr 16, 2014 5:45:30 GMT -7
Thanks Stretch i went there and found them,carb linkage,dash gauges.and pontiac detail kit,as close as i could get to a 2+2!!! spent 50. bones!!! LOL two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2014 19:34:57 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Apr 19, 2014 5:40:01 GMT -7
I know you're glad to get the exams behind you! high-five-smiley-emoticon Are the front seats molded into the interior bucket? This must be some really old tooling. That would explain so much flash too. It's going to be great to follow along with this build!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 12:12:50 GMT -7
Looking great! I agree with AK, looking forward in seeing this build come along.
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.................um uh was that too soon?
I'm hoping to get the actual body colour on this weekend.
