1-16 Scale 63 Corvette Pro Mod Update: Front Bumper roughed in

[eviltwincustoms]

Not sure that I have graduated to the Big Boyz section or not... still wearing my training pants. lol

Here is my next Pro Mod project, decided to play with the body a little bit since I am waiting on parts and getting frustrated with my block on my other project.

Started with two of the 1/16th 1963 Corvette's and started hacking away... So far, I have been able to cut Horizontally down the side of the car to widen the lower section of the car and in the process of adding in 7/8" scaled up roughly 14" to the wheelbase to get 112". Once that is completed I will move to the nose of the car to drop it and lengthen it, so I come up with the 45" from center hub to the furthest point on the front end.

Once I get that completed... hopefully tomorrow, I can begin to work on the rear section to fit those big meats out back.

Edited May 18, 2012 by eviltwincustoms

[Mooneyzs]

Very cool Bart. i cant wait to see this build come together. This is going to be an awesome build. man I need to start my pro.mod build one of these days.

[W-409]

This is going to be interesting, that Camaro on Drag Racing Models section looks very good too, so can't wait to see how this one turns out. Start looks like a good one too.

[Prostreet]

Very nice Bart, no doubt it will be good with your skills, nice body choice to.

[eviltwincustoms]

Very cool Bart. i cant wait to see this build come together. This is going to be an awesome build. man I need to start my pro.mod build one of these days.

Thanks Chris, I hope it turns out as well as the images in my head and the reference pictures I have. That is my problem... I hate body work like others on here but yet always find myself diving in head first in territory I dislike the most! LOL

I am telling ya... you really need to get started on a Pro Mod build.. how about you go on a hiatus with your FED and Army build?

This is going to be interesting, that Camaro on Drag Racing Models section looks very good too, so can't wait to see how this one turns out. Start looks like a good one too.

I appreciate the nice complement Niko! You do some pretty outstanding work yourself! Especially in the smaller scale, my eyes don't seem to be as good as they use to. I think they are telling me, they appreciate me working on bigger subjects so they don't have to strain as much any more.... I use to build Custom 1/64 Diecast, maybe that is what caused my eye sight to not be like it use to.

Thanks Joe (prostreet), I really like the 63 Corvette probably because of the Split windows... they are just a cool body style.

I thought I would post a quick Update for everyone, since work is slowing down as I wrap up the week. Made some progress in getting my wheelbase set up.

Of course you need a gratuitous shot of the body with wheels under it right? Keep in mind the rear fenders will be redone to get the wheel in its natural resting place.

She now sits at 112" center to center, next up is cutting the front nose off and segmenting it to get my 45" to center of front wheel hub.

Oh one other thing... Should I go Blown Supercharger, Turbo or Belt or Crank mounted Super Charger to be different?

Edited January 20, 2012 by eviltwincustoms

[Mooneyzs]

Thanks Chris, I hope it turns out as well as the images in my head and the reference pictures I have. That is my problem... I hate body work like others on here but yet always find myself diving in head first in territory I dislike the most! LOL

I am telling ya... you really need to get started on a Pro Mod build.. how about you go on a hiatus with your FED and Army build?

Bart....with out a doubt i know it will turn out well. I am excited to see this come together. It's always good to get the hard stuff out of the way lol.

As ar as my Pro Mod subject.... I already have the kit I am gonna use for the body which I will be modifying. I also just placed and order with TDR/Shapeways for some other parts and cant wait to them in a few weeks. I have thought of putting the funny car aside to start the pro mod but cant get myself to do it yet. lol bit soon

Edited January 20, 2012 by Mooneyzs

[W-409]

I appreciate the nice complement Niko! You do some pretty outstanding work yourself! Especially in the smaller scale, my eyes don't seem to be as good as they use to. I think they are telling me, they appreciate me working on bigger subjects so they don't have to strain as much any more.... I use to build Custom 1/64 Diecast, maybe that is what caused my eye sight to not be like it use to.

Oh one other thing... Should I go Blown Supercharger, Turbo or Belt or Crank mounted Super Charger to be different?

Heh, That smaller scale is great, just because there are more kits in 1/25 than 1/16 or bigger. And I can see something, but how long? Maybe needs to move on bigger projects too, when I can't see anymore.

As for the engine, I'd like to see Blown Supercharger, but they are seen so often, that maybe TwinTurbo, even if it's not the number one thing in my mind. That Belt mounted Super Charger would be cool too, but I'm not sure about it in Pro Mod car... I haven't ever seen PM car with that, but don't know the rules there. Is it so, that NHRA doesn't run Pro Mod, it's IHRA what runs PM too...?

[baddgass]

Great work on the body so far.

[pharr7226]

Great job on the body. I'm looking forward to seeing how you modify the nose.

[Romell R]

ok i know this is gonna be Good!

[eviltwincustoms]

Thanks Guys for the complements and checking in on my New Build progress.

Well needless to say I have removed the front clip and Thanks to Dave (Comp1839), he has set me straight and now I am down the road to an extensive "Accurate Reproduction" of the 63 Pro Mod Corvette (The way it should have been done in the first place. LOL.. ). If I am going to go to this much trouble, I might as well do it right.

In less than three day's I think I have learned a crash course in 1:1 Pro Mod body modification and what exactly goes into stretching these Vette bodies out to the 115" wheelbase that most are running these days.

Like the old adage goes, Measure twice and cut once... Well I think I have measured 5X's that in every direction, that I have numbers running out my ears just to make sure I am scaling this thing out to be as accurate as possible.

You realize Chris, that once your Funny Car goes to the side and you start working on the Pro Mod. That will be it! You will be hooked.

Hey Niko, I use to like the smaller scale a lot better as well due to more parts and bodies to choose from. However... this is the BIG "BUT".. The larger 1/16 and up, is such a great challenge, it may be easier to see, but you have more room for details that the smaller scale doesn't lend itself to. In addition to that, the larger scale is more like working with 1:1. I have found this out first hand with this build. I can't just extend the nose on my Vette, like I could have done in 1/25th scale and still look right. I have to do much more to my car, and I will point those things out in this thread as I go.

Rick (pharr7226), Thanks for the complement, I really appreciate it because the positive reinforcement will keep me focused on this new side project. Actually at this current stage, I have updated pictures just need to get them posted. But I have removed the nose, due to other modifications I have to make before getting to the front of the car.

I will try and get my latest pic's up for everyone!

[eviltwincustoms]

Here is a small update after going back and completely taking things back apart.

Since the first mod of just extending the front fenders was WAY OFF! I had to take it apart and follow the more extensive way of just doing an accurate reproduction of the 63 Vette.

So after extending the Doors and going back and reducing the extension of the front fenders I am now sitting at 115" wheelbase and I have to say it looks much better with the changes.

I have made some slight changes to the body thus far in addition to extending it. Rear fenders have been opened up for tires to fit, started to mold the rear fender well, so the tire will sit in its resting place. Also made a slight change in the trailing end of the passengers side window and adjusting the doorline.

Next is to address the A-Pillar by laying them back and bringing the top down to be more Horizontal to the main plane and not slope back as much. Then address the front fender in front of the front wheel.

Edited January 25, 2012 by eviltwincustoms

[eviltwincustoms]

bart, bart, bart,.........what can i say. you are heading down (in my opinion ) the path to awesomeness. this body is coming out to be very close to the real mckoy. are you planning on having this thing re-popped? if you finish as well as you've started it would be a shame to not have this thing molded and cast. keep up the go for it attitude and don't accept second best.

Thanks Dave for the feedback, I really appreciate the feedback you have been providing! My intentions are to get this thing as close to the real thing as possible.... As long as my skills will let it happen. lol..

I never gave it much thought but getting re-popped, but it would be cool to have it cast. I wouldn't have to worry about it as the body ages.

[vintagedragfan]

gonna be sweet! love that look with the nose stretched out!, they should have come from the factory that way! nice work Bart!

[Romell R]

As long as my skills will let it happen. lol...

The modeller forms the skills , the skills never form the modeller. With that said you can do whatever you set your mind on. Just do it!

[eviltwincustoms]

gonna be sweet! love that look with the nose stretched out!, they should have come from the factory that way! nice work Bart!

Thanks Bill for the nice words... It was a pain to extend the front fenders.. But not just the fenders, I have extended the doors and in front of the centerline of the front wheels.

Still a lot of body work to go.. And then getting everything to lay down smooth will be the challenge.

[eviltwincustoms]

The modeller forms the skills , the skills never form the modeller. With that said you can do whatever you set your mind on. Just do it!

Thanks ROM, I couldn't agree more with you. It is really about setting your mind to do something and doing it. Although I am my worst critic, and if it doesn't turn out right the way I want it to I become frustrated and have to just step away...

[eviltwincustoms]

bart, where are you at on this? seems like you dropped of the face of the earth.

Dave I hear ya.. I have been lurking, because I have been traveling for work. Actually just got back from Lorain Ohio on Saturday and head out to the Philippines a week from today.

Took today off for my birthday, so working up a few things on my project and might have updates pics in the next day or so.

[futurattraction]

Happy birthday Bart!

[eviltwincustoms]

Happy birthday Bart!

Thanks Scott! I know I am getting old when I lose track if I have replied to all of my emails..

Scott, do I owe you any follow up items from our discussions on 1/16th parts?

[vintagedragfan]

it does look more proporsioned now Bart, GREAT JOB!!

[eviltwincustoms]

it does look more proporsioned now Bart, GREAT JOB!!

Thanks Bill it is slowly getting there.... with each update the vette is coming into its own.

[eviltwincustoms]

Okay.... so... I have a small but mighty update for everyone. I had been contemplating just how I was going to do the front clip and get my angle, but I think I pulled it off quite well considering.

I cut the nose off at the Centerline point of the front wheel and extended it out so that now the car meets the Maximum requirement of the 45" by ADRL rules.

And where she sits currently with the nose extended and addition of the Rockers in place.

Let me know what you think of the new updates.

Thanks,

[Mooneyzs]

Bart that is sure looking great man. You are doing a heck of a job on this build so far. I have been enjoying following along with this build. you are making me want to start on my pro mod lol

[Prostreet]

Nice work Bart, your becoming a styrene master.