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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Carver - 17th-Jul-23

These are small things... Glued with superglue, enforced with 1mm steel wire.
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Test fitting! Once it all comes in place, the screen will be cut down to the right shape.
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A first layer of primer reveals everything but is a great help to see what next has to be done.
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This car is often pictured with panels covering the exhaust pipes. However, when it raced they were naked.
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And side pipes always look great!
Carver

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Gordon Steadman - 18th-Jul-23

Can it be that your are getting better than ever?

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Anthony B - 18th-Jul-23

@Gordon - that is an understatement :)

Wonderful wonderful work Carver!!!  Thank you SO MUCH for sharing

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Carver - 18th-Jul-23

So much praise makes me blush...
Don't know if I am getting better, but I am no doubt getting slower than ever!
There are still some serious issues...

Carver

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WellW - Gordon Steadman - 18th-Jul-23

(18th-Jul-23, 08:41 AM)Carver Wrote:  So much praise makes me blush...
Don't know if I am getting better, but I am no doubt getting slower than ever!
There are still some serious issues...

Carver

Well of course, the oh so many serious issues are obvious and clear to see by all but I'm sure you will fix them in the fullness of time

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Carver - 18th-Jul-23

It pleases me that you notice all the serious issues, Gordon! 
Believe me, sometimes people around me tell me to just finish the cars off and not worry about (what they call) minor issues!

Seriously, I think the car is too tall. I picked photos that do not properly show that up. I have to check it up...
Cheers
Carver

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Gordon Steadman - 18th-Jul-23

It's American, bound to be too tall.......and long......and especially wide

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Carver - 18th-Jul-23

Maybe there is something in it!
 I have stuck to Goggomobil and Lotus cars for a while...

Carver

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Carver - 24th-Jul-23

Serious issues or not-so-serious, something had to be done!
More subtle changes on a body shell do not always come across on a screen, but let us give it a try!
Before and after pics.  
#1 is from the same photo session as in the previous post, #2 is shot today.
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I hope you agree it looks better a bit lower! Perhaps it should be even lower...
More to be done!

Compare to the real thing.
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And, improved front louver. The gray areas are what remain unsanded...
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Cheers
Carver

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RE: Corvette SS 1957 (XP-64) - Tibbs - 24th-Jul-23

This beautiful craftsmanship Carver.
That 2mm you've dropped it really has made a difference, I wouldn't have spotted it unless you showed us those two pics.
I love your perfection.

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