Corvette XL Concept: a stretched '53 Vette Agin with a modern roof for the 21st century

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi!

Luck brought me two (2!) Vette Agin kits as door prizes at shows last year. After seeing Kindig Design's Riddler winning Vette, I tried a variation on his idea. The Gods of styrene must have sent me a message, don't you think? So...

The body and frame were stretched 13 mm (about 1/2 inch) mid-door, to accept the roof from Knight Rider car, which is a copy of a Dodge Stealth greenhouse. Rolling stock from Revell's SSR truck, dash from AMT's 61 Ranchero, and interior mostly scratchbuilt. Paint is Tamya's bright orange + fluorescent orange + pearl clear + TS 13 clear, fully polished. Custom mix for the interior to match the Burberry suitcase on the package shelf. Revell's spray chrome accent on many components (exhaust, air filter, etc.) 

Hours of fun with styrene! 

CT 

[espo]

Beautiful looking body and paint work, all the body lines flow smoothly.  The wheels look perfect with the bow tie centers. The interior with the luggage makes a good contrast. 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Very nice, Claude! The stretched body and the roof really suits that Vette! Nice interior, too! Very well done!

[BK9300]

Superb build, Claude! 

[crazyjim]

Magnificent build.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Impressive work.

[karbuildr]

That’s a stunning build. Looks great in orange, very well done.

[James2]

Well I like it just fine, nicely done!

[Claude Thibodeau]

5 hours ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking body and paint work, all the body lines flow smoothly.  The wheels look perfect with the bow tie centers. The interior with the luggage makes a good contrast. 

Hi David!

Thanks. I can tell you have an eye for details. 

CT

[SpikeSchumacher]

Your builds are always amazing Claude. ???

[slusher]

Amazing build Cloude!

[bondo bill]

i like it

[ChrisR]

Looking great!

[ncbuckeye67]

Wow, what vision and creativity! That is a custom masterpiece.

[Claude Thibodeau]

16 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Very nice, Claude! The stretched body and the roof really suits that Vette! Nice interior, too! Very well done!

Thanks Oliver!

It's always surprising what a "modern roof" brings to a timeless design. And some stretch doesn't hurt it either!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 10/14/2024 at 4:23 PM, BK9300 said:

Superb build, Claude! 

Thanks Brian. Much appreciated!

CT

[XYHARRY]

Oh Claude, you've done it again. Your builds are always interesting and well executed. Really well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 10/14/2024 at 4:43 PM, crazyjim said:

Magnificent build.

Thanks Jim!

CT

[Chris in Berwyn]

Great concept and it came out so well!!!  And great color and gloss!

[mrm]

Pretty cool. Couple months ago a spend a weekend binge watching all the episodes where the Kindig Vette body was developed from just an idea all the way through finished product. The amount of work and practical engineering mods that were done was just amazing. 
    I like the color you have created, which perfectly compliments the outrageous design of the model. 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 10/14/2024 at 5:24 PM, bobthehobbyguy said:

Impressive work.

Thanks Bob!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 10/14/2024 at 5:48 PM, karbuildr said:

That’s a stunning build. Looks great in orange, very well done.

Thanks David!

I'm satisfied with the "impact" of the paint experiment. Turned out better than I expected!

CT

[Phildaupho]

Bitchin" !!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 10/14/2024 at 6:11 PM, James2 said:

Well I like it just fine, nicely done!

Thank you Sir!

CT

[Ace-Garageguy]

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