RickArt Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Hi all, This project started 1½ year ago. I decided to make my own version of a 63 Corvette P/M body. That took a while...and after that, I cast it in resin. I started with AMTs 63 Corvette and used a donor body for the front extension. Here is some pics of the work so far. / Rick Edited April 3, 2018 by RickArt 2
RickArt Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) When the plug/master was done I made a matched mold. To get the resin in to the mold I used a syringe...very simple, but it works. Here is the casting #-01. It turned out very good! Simple wheel mockup... / Rick Edited April 3, 2018 by RickArt 1
RickArt Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 that's pretty awesome are you the same guy from the SA forums that did the '66 Nova pro modified? Yes, that´s correct...I did the silver Nova P/M with U.S Airforce markings
thumper86 Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Now thats the way it should be done right there! It's not to thick Man that looks great ! sign me up if your going to sell them I'll take 2 lol.
brett Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 They came out awesome Rickard, very nicely done.Your nova was a killer build, you should post at least the finished pics here too.
W-409 Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 WOW, amazing bodywork you've done. Thinking just, that it's started from original '63 Corvette. Then great castings, now you have lots of bodies, which means that we will see lots of '63 Corvette Pro Mods. Amazing job, can't wait to see more of your work.
1320wayne Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Great job on the body Rickard. I'm sure that we'll be in for a treat once you really get into the build, especially after seeing what you did with the Nova.
RickArt Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) I started the chassies build some weeks agoe, and this is how it looks today. I also built the 3 speed Lenco trans. Here I started with a gearbox from the partbox...(think it´s from Monograms Penzoil P/S) / Rick Edited April 3, 2018 by RickArt
Dragracer Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 The bodies,chassis & tranny all look great, can't wait to see more!
tyrone Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I remember seeing this one on the other forum... It's great to see you posting your work on here. This vette is off to a great start, and after seeing you build the Nova, I now this one will be top shelf also, the chassis looks awesome...
saltflat1 Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 really nice build. I watched your posts on the nova and I'm still kept up nights trying to even come close to the level of craftsmanship with which you build.! Pls let us know if your going to sell any of the vette castings.
djway3474 Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Beautiful job on the body. Do you have more picts of how you worked the rear fenders? I really like the frame and trans too. Great job
Mooneyzs Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Rickard... you have done some amazing work. That body looks great. Let me know if you ever get interested in selling them. I would pic one up for sure. I look forward to this build. I saw the build of your 66 Nova and that thing was beautiful. I am with others here saying you need to post some pics of it here. I will be following this build.
custompainter Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Great looking body. Are they for sale? I would like to get a few if you are. Please let me know. Thanks.
RickArt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Just a small update, I just finished the clutch bellhousing. I used one from a Revell topfuel engine, but it needed some modifications. I painted it with a coat stainless steel (Model Master Metalizer). /Rick Edited April 3, 2018 by RickArt
Dragracer Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Lookin' good, this corvette should be amazing when it's done!
RickArt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) After some gentle buffing and micro detailing it turned out like this... About the resin bodies they are all sold out ...maybe I will cast some more in the future. / Rick Edited April 3, 2018 by RickArt
RickArt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) ...just one more... Thanks for looking / Rick Edited April 3, 2018 by RickArt
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