Short Track Models

Other => Non Short Track => Topic started by: James2 on August 28, 2019, 07:55:52 AM

Title: Grand Sport
Post by: James2 on August 28, 2019, 07:55:52 AM

Heys guys! I don't get to post much any more and haven't built any short track cars lately, but I still enjoy the hobby.
This is an Accurate Miniatures 63 Grand Sport Corvette chassis #005 Owned by Mecom and driven by Penske. This is how the car was delivered to Nassau for the Grand Prix. I used Tamiya paint on everything but the interior and body, those where a color perfect match by Model Car World Finishes. The rest is just odd and ends with a mild dose of detail.
Thanks for looking and as always, build on...
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Title: Re: Grand Sport
Post by: sentsat71 on August 28, 2019, 10:45:24 AM

WOW!!

Title: Re: Grand Sport
Post by: TarheelRick on August 28, 2019, 12:26:46 PM

The only real series of Vette I like is the Stingrays.  This is one magnificent build of a racing legend.  You said it is a '63, but the split window is missing.  I seem to remember reading somewhere the reason for that, can you enlighten me?

Title: Re: Grand Sport
Post by: Bob P. on August 28, 2019, 01:48:31 PM

Excellent build James, you did a fantastic job on this build.

Bob

Title: Re: Grand Sport
Post by: James2 on August 28, 2019, 06:20:35 PM

I believe Roger had the center section removed for sight. There were indeed 63's when built.
Everything you see on the car came in the kit, including the photoetch piece you will see in the Chassis #003 I'm building.
Thx...

Title: Re: Grand Sport
Post by: Greg Birky on October 20, 2019, 06:45:27 PM

Sorry I missed this build James...Beautiful build of a great Corvette!!!!  Thanks for sharing!!!!  I may have to build mine after seeing how gorgeous yours is!!!!

Title: Re: Grand Sport
Post by: Marty W on October 22, 2019, 05:45:04 PM

Great detail work on the motor, James!