1982 Corvette

[ModelcarJR]

This is an old Monogram kit that I won in a raffle at the last HAMS model car contest. I wouldn't have bought it but it only cost me $5 in raffle tickets so I thought I would build it and try my first 2K urethane clearcoat on it. I think it came out pretty well! I painted it with Dupli-Color Bahama Blue Metallic with a Krylon tan interior. It is a very low parts count kit and my first thought was that it was a snap kit but it is not. After paint, I rubbed it out with 3,000, 5,000 and 7,000 sandpaper and Scratch-X then applied the two part clear with an airbrush. I think the experiment was a success and you can read more about it in the WIP section. The engine and chassis are not a plus in this kit and I don't display it with the hood open. I also removed the side pipes and replaced them with a trim piece from the 67 Corvette that I painted black. The tire lettering are decals from Fireball Modelworks. Thanks for looking! ?

[Jim B]

Nice looking Corvette. Very well done. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice Corvette, color looks great, well done!

[Dragonhawk1066]

Good looking Vette.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Beautiful color and finish!

[slusher]

Gorgeous Corvette!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Seems to have an extra low stance (looks nice). And the paint is really nice. Great build.

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! ?

[XYHARRY]

Very smooth paint there John, your experiment worked, stance and wheels look great too. Well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Looking great.

[Jim N]

Great looking Corvette.  The color really pops.

[KWT]

John that came out great! Nice shine!

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah John, that's a looker ya got there!!   Prrrrty in  blue, great job?

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks again, everyone! I appreciate your comments! ?

[MeatMan]

Beautifully done John!

[Zippi]

Blue is my favorite color so it just catches my eye really quick.  The added white letter tires do the trick.

[carrucha]

Cool Vette.  Looks good in blue.

[STU111]

Top looking vette there!?? It’s pretty much identical to one an old friend of mine has but hasn’t driven in years.

[ATHU]

Lovely shade of blue. Looking good and well done!!

[Kenmojr]

Beautiful build.