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Christian W (christian-w)
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1958 Corvette Roadster C1 - wip

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I thought, the body was prepared for clear coat. But.... 
 

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...I was wrong. Something didn't work out. So I had to strip down the color. 
 

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The rest of the kit is done so far. 
 

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second try, another issue. 
 

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Third try of the paint job *lol*. Here clear cote. You see, that it was at the same time like the C2. 
 

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Sure, I was thinking about to paint it in another color. But the undercarriage is done silver. 
 

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The last job on the body: chrom trim and the black inlays at the side. 
 

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Decals not yet installed. 
 

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Bumpers got a new layer of chrome.  
 

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After wet sanding and polishing, I think I'm done with the body. Except the black inlays on the sides. 
 

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Interior is done, all decals placed. 
 

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The body is done. Like it.  
 

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Nearly done. Put BMF on it and brought chassis and body together 
 

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14 May 2024, 01:58 -

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It all starts with this 1958 Corvette. My Silver Corvette Collection.
I want to build something unusual. Not even red with White, something different. My choice is silver with black.

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1:25 '58 Corvette Roadster (Revell 07037)
1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1
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