1963 Corvette Convertible C2 - wip
I have planed to have a couple of SILVER (Chevrolet) Corvette in my shelf. So I started the Project "My silver Corvette Collection"
The fact, that the C1 was a convertible, I think, I add some convertibles to the collection.
Not the minor project, but a nice addition.
1April 21, 2022I like this hard top. That is the only reason, I decided to buy this kit. As far as I know, it is the only kit of the 1963 C2 which includes this nice little piece. I'm struggling whether I paint the HT black gloss or body color - silver 😉
2April 21, 2022This interior tube is so lame. One piece with the seats. Crap. Not that good to paint the door panels nicely.
3April 22, 2022Base color is done. Let it dry for clear coat.
4May 5, 2022Today it got the final layer of clear coat. The first two layers were sitting and drying for a week now.
5May 5, 2022
6May 5, 2022Just a side notice: no wet sanding. Only three layers of clear coat by rattle can. I know. Awesome result 😄
7May 16, 2022Interior is done.
8May 16, 2022Painted the logos and letterings on the body
9May 16, 2022BMF is also done.
10May 19, 2022That's it. It is done.
11May 19, 2022
12May 19, 2022With softtop...
13May 19, 2022...and the beautiful hardtop.
14May 19, 2022The interior tube fits very good into the body.
15May 19, 2022The engine compartment.
16May 19, 2022
Comments
8 15 March, 05:54
Christian W
A curios thing: I know, I took some pictures of the kit, the parts and the phase of gluing 😉 But I don't find the pictures. So I added the current status: the body is primered and wet sanded, the rest of the parts have the base paints and are ready for detail painting.
A curios thing: I know, I took some pictures of the kit, the parts and the phase of gluing 😉 But I don't find the pictures. So I added the current status: the body is primered and wet sanded, the rest of the parts have the base paints and are ready for detail painting.
21 April, 04:56
Nigel Chapman
Go for something different - 920 Fawn Beige GM code WA2815.
Interesting model with that hard top
Go for something different - 920 Fawn Beige GM code WA2815.
Interesting model with that hard top
21 April, 06:29
Christian W
Sweet color! I saw this on a 1962. I'll keep that in mind for (maybe) another 1963/1967 Corvette.
Sweet color! I saw this on a 1962. I'll keep that in mind for (maybe) another 1963/1967 Corvette.
21 April, 07:12
Christian W
Next step: paintjob and clear coat. Silver as usual by airbrush. Then the clear coat with rattle can because my harder went hard in the tin after 2 years of use. Damned. So I had to grab the rattle can. I didn't want to wait for new material.
Next step: paintjob and clear coat. Silver as usual by airbrush. Then the clear coat with rattle can because my harder went hard in the tin after 2 years of use. Damned. So I had to grab the rattle can. I didn't want to wait for new material.
5 May, 18:56
István Szücs
Cool ride, Christian! The transmission housing is going to be steel (or aluminium), isn't it?
Cool ride, Christian! The transmission housing is going to be steel (or aluminium), isn't it?
5 May, 19:22
Christian W
Thank you.
Steel or aluminum. I think I'll paint it steal.
The details painting is the next step.
Thank you.
Steel or aluminum. I think I'll paint it steal.
The details painting is the next step.
5 May, 20:39
Christian W
The body work is done as well as the work on the interior. Because if the one piece interior it is a little disappointing to get the door panels nicely painted. There is no chance to get the chrome trim on it. So I have to live with it as it is. The C2 is ready for the final assembly.
The body work is done as well as the work on the interior. Because if the one piece interior it is a little disappointing to get the door panels nicely painted. There is no chance to get the chrome trim on it. So I have to live with it as it is. The C2 is ready for the final assembly.
16 May, 03:55
Christian W
I'm done with the 1963 C2 Roadster.
As a good result, I'm astonished, how good this old kit fitted. The only thing I optimized the rear bumpers (cut of all the material which had been inside the body) and replaced the exhaust tips.
I'm done with the 1963 C2 Roadster.
As a good result, I'm astonished, how good this old kit fitted. The only thing I optimized the rear bumpers (cut of all the material which had been inside the body) and replaced the exhaust tips.
19 May, 11:58
István Szücs
Beautiful result! I think, I sholuld have to see with different colored HT (wine red, for example).
Beautiful result! I think, I sholuld have to see with different colored HT (wine red, for example).
19 May, 14:32
Christian W
Absolutely. I'm thinking of a hardtop in this blue metallic like it is shown on the box or simply black.
Absolutely. I'm thinking of a hardtop in this blue metallic like it is shown on the box or simply black.
19 May, 15:57
Ben
Really nice build Christian. and the body's paint job; smooooth as glass - beautiful.
Really nice build Christian. and the body's paint job; smooooth as glass - beautiful.
19 May, 16:18
