Test fitting the interior tub to the body tonight, some minor adjustments to be made but it’s looking good!
Cheers, D
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superb colours mate … 
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Keeping myself moving while I work through the strategy on the big V8 build, I’ve managed to do the BMF on the interior surround trim and fit the interior tub in place. Test fit here on the rolling chassis to see how things line up, very happy with the progress on this one!
Cheers, D
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question from a non car builder - Do you do anything to the chrome ready parts or just leave them as is ? I was thinking in regards to cut marks from the sprue removal etc ?
And of course it looks stunning in black & red
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Thanks for checking in John, much appreciated!
In most cases the sprue attachment points aren’t on highly visible surfaces, so I carefully tidy them up and touch them up with either a Molotow pen or some Vallejo Metal Color Chrome acrylic paint.
If the chrome is in poor condition or there are flaws in the plastic part underneath I will strip the chrome and repaint the whole thing.
Cheers, D
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Hi folks. I’ve had precious little bench time for a couple of months now but managed to get a bit more done on the '57. Down to some finishing touches now then clean off those greasy fingerprints and dust specks 
Cheers, D
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Looks awesome.
Jim
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I wonder what percentage of builds of this car went with the red ext/white int scheme? I can guarantee I know of at least one other for sure. I also somehow know it is the AMT 1/25 release from 2010.
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Glad to see you back at it D.
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Well the '57 Corvette crossed the finish line today. Some quick shots taken out on the deck plus a couple of family snaps with the older siblings (53, 54, 55 and 56).
Now, where did I stash that '58 ? 
Speaking of which, O…M…G !!! 
Cheers, D
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That’s a good looking fleet.
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That would be a great garage to go into each morning and have to choose who to drive … Beautiful lines and finishes on all of them…
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Many thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated!
Well, I was in the mood so I cracked straight on with the '58! Some parts clean-up on the body and panels, and some assembly on the engine and chassis. No issues to report at this stage.
Well, I take that back. One issue to report. I picked this kit up pre-loved and it appears to have met with some aquatic shenanigans at some stage. The instructions and decal sheet are both showing signs of dampness.
Oh well, when it gets to that stage I will see what I can salvage from the decal sheet.
I’ve also done some searching for reference images and it seems like Yellow was a popular colour on the '58. Since I’ve already got White, Blue. Red and Black covered, I might go this way.
Cheers, D
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That’s a beautiful pearl, D! Congrats on finishing it!
And welcome back to the bench! I already missed you …
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Beautiful build and collection! It’s great to see you posting again!
Cheers
Nick
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Awesome builds D. What a line up.
Panama yellow, would be a good choice, for the ´58. Regal turquoise isn’t to bad either.
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G’day team, it’s been a looooooong time between posts here but I’m still alive and kicking. Lot’s of real life stuff over the past couple of years getting in the way of bench time, including moving house and my older kids giving me 3 grandchildren to spend time with 
I’m settled in the new place now and have some space and time to get back to business, and really looking forward to it !! It will take a while to build the skills and confidence back, but here we go . . .
I dragged out the ‘58 and ‘59 to reconnect and have a think about schemes as well as getting some more sub-assembly work done. I’ve decided on a stock version for the ‘58 in Yellow with White coves and black interior. The ‘59 will be deep wine red like the one in the last ‘57 post, possible with a clear red over the top to give it some depth but I will test shot some scrap to see how that works.
Here’s where they are at now, bodies cleaned up, chassis and engines in progress and almost ready for paint.
I’ve got a lot of catching up to do here to see what everybody else has been working on as well.
Cheers, D
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Welcome back D !
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Good to have you back D 
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Welcome back to the bench, D! Great to see you here again! 
Enjoy your builds. I will look over your shoulder as usual.
And congrats to your grandchildren!
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