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Post by lo51merc on Dec 11, 2019 14:47:45 GMT -5
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Post by spex84 on Dec 11, 2019 18:34:19 GMT -5
Freaking awesome. I even like the weird color. It's sorta fish-like. Salmon, I guess? Absolutely immaculate bodywork as per usual. Did you dip/polish the glass? It looks ultra-smooth. I get a real kick out of your "why not?" approach to building....less about what's acceptable to the trad police, and more about being creative within a 60s-era theme.
Did you see the "Saving Dominique" thread on the HAMB? I instantly thought of the way you build models. It's like a 1:1 version of that aesthetic! It was a sleek custom originally, but I'd kinda like to see it built custom-gasser style with the blower and a custom scoop.
www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/saving-dominique.1174726/page-2
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Post by Bernard Kron on Dec 11, 2019 18:55:57 GMT -5
A faithful interpretation of your drawing from many moons ago. I dig the gutted dashboard detail, too.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Dec 12, 2019 7:17:48 GMT -5
Well executed build, especially the bodywork. That front end with all it's swoops and curves really turned out nice.
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Post by randfink on Dec 12, 2019 11:48:21 GMT -5
Awesome bodywork. Love it!!!!
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Post by krassandbernie on Dec 12, 2019 12:28:33 GMT -5
This has been one of my favorite builds of yours since you first shared it with me!
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Post by lo51merc on Dec 12, 2019 17:27:13 GMT -5
The windshield is a stock part that I trimmed and polished. Thanks for asking about it. Gary
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Post by Dennis on Dec 13, 2019 19:36:36 GMT -5
So good to see this done, it’s bitchin! Good thing it’s only a model because if full scale I don’t know how the driver would ever be able to see where the hell he’s going, LOL!
Like Chris, I love the gutted dash and also the precisely radius’d rear fenders around those fat slicks. Looks like it’s ready to kick some ass!
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Post by rickcaps55 on Dec 15, 2019 15:04:10 GMT -5
Awesome build it looks like it was on the pages of a 60's model magazine .!!
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Post by 57chevyjunkie on Dec 15, 2019 23:13:54 GMT -5
Gorgeous work! Love that gutted dash detail, and the steering wheel looks like a factory Corvette wheel, minus the holes in the spokes. Cool touches.
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Post by froghawk on Dec 16, 2019 14:16:35 GMT -5
Very cool! Wish it was on my shelf!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 8:24:04 GMT -5
Much to love about this Vette!
First is the fact that so long after the fact, you captured your vision in scale. Next is the excellent bodywork, clean build & overall look of it. The myriad of little details you worked out, (the polished windshield, gutted dash, etc), really helps carry it off because those are the things too often overlooked by many builders. The main color is striking & the overall colors blend together well.
Finally though, the fact that it looks like you'd have seen in in Car Model or Model Car Science back in the day is the capper. Great model!
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