AMT 55 Corvette

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AMT 55 Corvette Aug 1, 2018 15:42:13 GMT -5

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Post by flatout on Aug 1, 2018 15:42:13 GMT -5

AMT 55 Corvette Kitbashed with AMT 55 Nomad. Paint is Duplicolor rattle can, Metelspecs Red Base, Metalcast Purple, with Duplicolor Clear. Complete front axle setup, fuel injectors, valve covers, front whells are all from the 55 Nomad. Rear wheels from the Revell 32 Fords, front and rear tires are Revell, and front valve stems are Pro Tech. Toneau Cover and roll bar are from the MPC 60 Corvette.

Thanks for lookin’…

Pete Ramirez

ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 1, 2018 16:13:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Aug 1, 2018 16:13:18 GMT -5 Wicked ride!!! You rarely see AMT's '53/55 Corvettes built, but this one more than makes up for their rarity - Nice work!
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AMT 55 Corvette Aug 1, 2018 21:13:11 GMT -5

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Post by spex84 on Aug 1, 2018 21:13:11 GMT -5

She's a beauty! Thanks for posting more photos of this one...the paint combo is interesting, I hadn't considered mixing the Metalcast top coat with a base other than silver or gold. Makes for a very pleasing candy-apple-like paint job.
This model add up to more than the sum of its parts; very cool

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mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 1, 2018 22:20:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on Aug 1, 2018 22:20:46 GMT -5 So cool, love the paint.
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Dennis Greaser Posts: 4,478	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 1, 2018 22:59:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis on Aug 1, 2018 22:59:39 GMT -5 Outstanding! Absolutely bad ass 'Vette. I love everything about it.
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flatout Thug Posts: 426	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 1, 2018 23:47:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flatout on Aug 1, 2018 23:47:59 GMT -5 Thank You Guys, appreciate the kind words!
	Pete Ramirez

Plowboy Greaser Posts: 1,312	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 2, 2018 10:34:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Plowboy on Aug 2, 2018 10:34:29 GMT -5 Very nice example of this old kit! I really like the color on it!
	Roger Hayes

flatout Thug Posts: 426	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 2, 2018 17:16:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flatout on Aug 2, 2018 17:16:23 GMT -5 Thanks Roger!
	Pete Ramirez

Mr. Metallic TRaKMaster The "Flakey Iowegian" Posts: 3,597	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 3, 2018 6:07:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 3, 2018 6:07:25 GMT -5 Man, this is cool. There was a 54 Vette survivor gasser in a recent issue of HRD. Hard to imagine when these 1:1 cars were so cheap that you would cut them up for racing. Your build has a great vibe, well done.
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 3, 2018 14:50:07 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Aug 3, 2018 14:50:07 GMT -5 An absolute stunner, yes sir!
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flatout Thug Posts: 426	AMT 55 Corvette Aug 3, 2018 19:32:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flatout on Aug 3, 2018 19:32:37 GMT -5 Aug 3, 2018 14:50:07 GMT -5 lo51merc said: An absolute stunner, yes sir! Thanks Gary!
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