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Franklin Mint '56 Corvette Custom

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Inspiration for the build......
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Inspiration for the build......
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This is how the model came to us.
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This is how the model came to us.
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The axle is split down the middle, and the working gears inside are no longer working.
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The axle is split down the middle, a…
246 views
 
The body comes off with a little coaxing, and here you can see we've removed the stock windshield.4385-BodyWithWindshieldRemo
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The body comes off with a little coa…
238 views
 
The a pillar uprights are removed from the doors, but the rest of chrome trim surrounding the interior will need more attention.
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The a pillar uprights are removed fr…
231 views
 
The chassis/interior is separated from the body.
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The chassis/interior is separated fr…
242 views
 
Here are the various parts of the axle assembly.
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Here are the various parts of the ax…
238 views
 
The axle is repaired, repainted, and modified slightly to lower the back end of the car.
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The axle is repaired, repainted, and…
237 views
 
The same wheels shown on the full scale inspiration are available in 1/25 scale.
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The same wheels shown on the full sc…
255 views
 
Front wheel mockup
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Front wheel mockup
238 views
 
Rear wheel mockup
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Rear wheel mockup
218 views
 
Body in primer
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Body in primer
135 views
 
Body in primer
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Body in primer
124 views
 
Body in primer
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Body in primer
130 views
 
Body in primer
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Body in primer
137 views
 
Complete rolling chassis
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Complete rolling chassis
144 views
 
Repainted body
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Repainted body
141 views
 
Repainted body
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Repainted body
132 views
 
Finished !
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Finished !
162 views
 
Finished !
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Finished !
184 views
 
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