1960 Corvette by gsdpic - MFH - 1/12 - Multimedia

[gsdpic]

Hello all and welcome to my first build log of 2026.  I am jumping straight into the deep end, attempting to build my first MFH kit, the 1960 Corvette.  I have two other MFH kits in the stash at present.

 

I've built several plastic cars of late that I have not bothered to do build logs for, but I expect there will be more interest in this build, so will do a log.   I know that @DocRob has completed several MFH kits and @CDW has some in his stash, including this one I believe.  I am actually still finishing up the prior unlogged plastic car build but expect to start this build in earnest by next week, after I complete that build and clean up the work area.  But I am excited for this build so figured I'd go ahead and start the build log.

 

I have looked through the instructions, and looked through all the parts as well.  It appears that I have everything, or nearly so, and all looks to be good.  There was one very small metal part (part #81) that I think I am missing but looking through the instructions, I did not see where it is used.  So, for now, I am ignoring that.  I did some test fitting of the hood, trunk, and doors to the body.  That looked promising though at least some tweaking will be required.  The kit also has provision for an actual folding soft top, as well as providing a hard top.  I may not even attempt the soft top.  I expect it would just stay folded up inside the car and the kit only provides a black soft top while the color I have chosen only came with a white soft top, so that is my excuse. 

 

I ordered some paint from scalefinishes.com.  It has not arrived yet but should show up soon.

 

I also acquired one of the magnetic tumblers off of amazon and have begun cleaning the metal parts with that.  I've done about a half dozen "loads" and am probably half done with that process.  I also still need to clean the resin parts.

 

[DocRob]

You got me Gary, I´m in. Enjoy the cruise, it will not be easy at all times, but building MFH kits is very rewarding. Take your time and always check twice, specially where large components, like body or chassis are involved. You often have to browse through the whole manual, to see, where everything fits. Special care should be taken with doors, bonnet and trunk, moving parts, where a good fit is essential.

Cheers Rob

[CDW]

Looking forward to your build, Gary. Test build everything to make sure all fits well. Only commit to permanent adhesive after you are certain all subassemblies go together without a hitch. Same goes for paint. No paint until all test fitting is complete. 

[Canute]

Two coaches to guide you. Very nice. 😉👍