'69 Chevrolet Corvair

[Slotto]

This is the AMT release of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvair. I picked this up from Ebay. When it arrived, there were 2 almost complete kits in the box. One of the engines was started but that's about it. This was pretty straight forward.

I knew what color I wanted as it was inspired by something I saw on the web.

The paint is Duplicolor Chevrolet red and the clear is Minwax Poly. BMF and a Molotow knock off pen was used for the shiny bits. I added black flocking for the carpet and package tray. I added flat washers and sheet styrene for the disc brakes and calipers.

I also added button snaps for the pulleys and scratch built a distributor and plug wires. Battery cables are 28 gauge wire with crimped ends I found at the craft store.

Front wheels articulate courtesy of an old parts tree and some push pins. This one was a bit of a challenge and I am happy with the results.

Thanks for looking.

[Supernurd]

Very nice build ?

[Rattlecan Dan]

Good job! Looks very sharp. Nice color and detailing.

[Classicgas]

❤️ beautiful.

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint finish and color. Like how you did the engine and the stance. The 1:1 car was never appreciated for how good it was in an era of 396 Chevelles and 427 Impalas. Had a young customer whose parents got him a new '65 Turbo with the 4 speed in Lemon Yellow and Black interior. Living in the mountains it was pretty hard to keep up with if you know what I mean. 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Wow, that looks cool! Color, wheels and stance look just as nice as on the inspiration car!

Funny coincidence: When I bought this kit some years ago I found a cool pic on the web that I just had to build, too:

I think both would look really nice next to each other...

 

[ncbuckeye67]

Beautifully done! I finally picked up one of these, at a show recently. I may follow your example (with my own twist, of course).

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very, very nice Steve!

[Slotto]

1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Funny coincidence: When I bought this kit some years ago I found a cool pic on the web that I just had to build, too:

I think both would look really nice next to each other...

 

Great idea! Why dont you build the black one and send it to me! ? Actually I do have another kit. The black looks great as a convertible. I might have to do that. It's funny, we have similar tastes. I was looking at the Galaxy you just posted. I was going for the same idea.

[Slotto]

1 hour ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

Beautifully done! I finally picked up one of these, at a show recently. I may follow your example (with my own twist, of course).

Cant wait to see yours!

[Joe Lange]

Very sharp Corvair, Steve!

[Spruslayer]

Great looker,love the Corvair!

[atomicholiday]

That is really sharp.  You really nailed the stance with this one.?

What wheels are those?  They’re awesome!

[happy grumpy]

Really nice it looks exactly like the one in the photo.

[michelle]

looks amazing great work 

[KWT]

Very nicely done Steve

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nicely done and very cool!

[Slotto]

1 hour ago, atomicholiday said:

That is really sharp.  You really nailed the stance with this one.?

What wheels are those?  They’re awesome!

These are Pegasus wheels and tires

[XYHARRY]

Great looking Corvair there Steve. The red on red colours work well and the stance is perfect. Well done and thanks for sharing. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Dann Tier]

Well done!  i love the stance!

[carrucha]

Cool Corvair.  Sweet stance!

[Yeah Nah]

As well you should be pleased with the result! Beautiful model.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[jdhog]

Man that's cool!  Looks fast sitting still.

[slusher]

Fantastic looking ? Corvair!   Perfect stance and  great looking engine detail!