58 Corvette Custom Final! "The Ricky C"

[@cardzscaledreams3917]

What an amazing build Mark. I really enjoyed watching the recap. Some really cool techniques used in crafting your custom parts. Thanks you for sharing Mr👍

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks brother!! Much appreciated!

[@michaelcooke2559]

You did an awesome job on this build. Those little details make everything pop. The two engines are absolutely wonderful. This video does not do the build justice. I really enjoyed seeing this one in person. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks Michael!! Appreciate ya buddy!

[@leesibun8840]

Mark I watch many very talented modellers,but your builds are truly amazing. I don't have the vocabulary to describe how good your Ricky C is!! I can't wait to see your next build video. Thank you.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy!! Much appreciated my friend!

[@gavinbooth]

Not only an inspiring build but the narration was spot on thank you Mark , enjoy your week marra . Regards Gav.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks Gavin!! Appreciate it!

[@geoffhipwell2198]

That Corvette is just gorgeous Mark. Gotta love your work. Yeah, the engines are pieces of immaculate workmanship brother!! Your bodywork is 'magic'! Whatever direction you go to next, Nascar, Custom, whatever,- I'll be following to watch. 🏆

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much brother!!

[@davemagariner1930]

You Sir are a master builder.... that car is a show stopper for sure. What a gorgeous build!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much Dave!!

[@ronalddrain8033]

Awesome build! Congratulations on the finished project and the rewards to follow. Keep up the great work and videos! God bless you!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks brother!! Have a great and blessed weekend!!

[@Leadfootkurtis]

Fantastic. I really enjoyed your walk through and seeing some of your process. Fit, test fit. Do, re-do. Your an awesome craftsman.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you my friend!!

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Mark that is absolutely beautiful. Your work is over the top both the model and video.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@TJRohyans]

That is SLICK! And you started with a Vette from my favorite era! I think your friend Ricky would have been proud of you. Peace and love.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you my friend!! I hope I did him proud.

[@alancyr3100]

Nice build! And great tribute to your friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you Alan!!

[@deenjoan9938]

Mark I did watch this whole build from start to finish and this video is nothing but icing on the cake love it cant wait to see what you build for the show next year thanks for the look enjoyed as always Prays to you and Amanda

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much my friend!! Have an awesome weekend!!

[@SoMoDiecast]

Absolutely beautiful Vette Mark, you out did yourself!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you buddy!! Much appreciated!!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

It's such a Cool Build!!! You did a Fantastic job on her Mark!!!!! Happy Thanks giving to you and yours!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!! Much appreciated! And a happy Thanksgiving to y’all!!

[@JHartModelworks]

Such an awesome, inspirational build.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

You truly crushed it brother Mark. Ricky would totally dig it I know that.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you sir!!

[@ginojeffries4285]

I love this. 1958 vett the year I was born. But also I haven’t built a model for years. I got the AMI 1963 impala SS 4 IN 1. well I started looking on KZbin for making models and customizing them then I see iceman’s collections and went right down the rabbit hole. I have never imagined the detail these resin parts have. I’m still going to build my impala and who knows maybe I can figure out putting some kind of badass engine in it. But the work you guys do amazes me. Never would I have thought I would sand down and prime and block and wet sand after painting then polishing. Just wow. You guys rock

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy!! Just having fun! Lol

[@bigeddie1231]

You sir are a inspiration what a gorgeous build outstanding workmanship very cool sir

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks brother!!

[@TI4438]

There is some serious craftsmanship on display here!😮

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you my friend!!

[@jeffreyn.greene6233]

That is stunning Mark absolutely Stunning!! Enjoyed following it to The end. Can't wait to see it in person. 😊

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks brother!!

[@scottbatson8721]

A Master piece of work from Master builder. Proud of you brother. Love you! 👍👍♥️

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you my awesome brother!! Proud of you too!! Love ya buddy!!!

[@robertpainter8416]

Absolute master piece..... hopefully get to see it next year....after the ckm show I researched Ricky's work and wow...love ol school customs...keep it up buddy

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much buddy!!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Awesome build Mark ❤

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy!!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

That came out looking awesome, brother, fantastic job!! 😁✌️

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks my friend!!

[@davidchin350]

Beautiful custom vette build. Engine looks so realistic 👌

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you David!!

[@jonathangodwin9410]

That's one nice looking ride for sure. What I noticed right away on Ricky's build was the hood prop , first it's there, secondly it's absolutely to scale. Now days most people forget that.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy!! Yes sir, Ricky had an eye for detail!

[@bkmodelcars]

Outstanding job beautifully done congrats on the hardware

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@DB.scale.models]

I love it Mark. your work on the body is exceptional 😊!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@larrycorbin8827]

Great build as usual Commander. Great video.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@dalekloka7069]

I watched the whole build, but loved the this video. Thank you.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks Dale!! Much appreciated!!

[@jeffyoung8726]

Oh yeah, almost forgot. I LOVE that CD half-way out of the council! That is such a COOL effect!!!!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you Jeff! I like that too.

[@smithgroove945]

Great video Mark. Really enjoyed it.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you buddy!!

[@richiek6379]

My GOD Mark !!! What an amazing dream machine you've built. You skills and talents for this custom work is so very over the top. Again you set the bar so very high. Thanks for the step by step video. It's wonderful !!! Thank you

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you buddy!! Appreciate it very much!! Have an awesome weekend!!

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

I’ve seen the build in some of the show coverage but holy smokes Mark. Incredible. Thanks for sharing the process. Amazing work throughout. Gorgeous added details and wonderful carbon fiber work too.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much Kyle!! Appreciate it buddy!!

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@@MarkBatsonHobbydude007 you’re welcome!

[@edwardhood6252]

Looks absolutely amazing!!!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much sir!!

[@JamesDavis-qv2ws]

Way Kool. Looks like she is ready to fire up and drive off. Great looking build.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!! Fun build!!

[@ModelCarMinion]

Looks great Mark, the level of detail is amazing.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks brother!!

[@Bubbasmodelcarshop]

Amazing build mark . You did an amazing job

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks brother!! Appreciate it!

[@askoseppanen3779]

Hi Mark, thanks for sharing these tips. That cd disk is awesome, and the whole car just huge amount of detail. It realy is a beautiful piece😎👍🏻, have a blessed and happy week brother🙌🏻

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks brother!! Appreciate it!! Have an awesome and blessed week!

[@TraeLarkin]

It turned out fantastic and looks even better in person, Great work Mark!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks buddy!! Hope I did Ricky proud. Have an awesome Thanksgiving!!

[@modelrestorations]

My god, that is beautiful Mark!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks brother!!

[@johnstuby8036]

Beautiful job

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you!!

[@kennyshores8588]

Those are some wheels George Henry made years ago. Nice Build Bubba!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks KDog!! Yes! I had totally forgotten about that! All for our bud Ricky!

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

Awesome work and build Mark! Love the 1:1 too

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks my friend!!

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

Your welcome Mark!! @@MarkBatsonHobbydude007

[@no.email.please]

HEY-DAR 👊😎👍: Yes Yes Baby, pat yourself on the back Sir. This is one of the best builds I've seen on YT. This year. The hours & hours involved. The goodies that can enhance and the talent. Watch You Later, (MODEL CAR😎MAN CAVE)

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks brother!!

[@themediocremodeler-zm7ny]

Hello Mark. This is in my opinion, is your close second on my favorite Mark Batson build list. Nice job my friend.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!! Have to agree with ya at this point!! I love that Vette too!

[@jamesdurham9182]

Unbelievable just like the rest of your builds.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@OliverScott-ub3er]

Vette turned out amazing! Keep the great work up

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated!!

[@ronstewart9792]

Great show of the Vette Mark. I like the CD also. The car looked awesome in all the ACME videos. Ron

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Many thanks my friend!!

[@ramblers69]

It's, a beautiful build Mark, looked amazing in person, Enjoy your Sunday buddy

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you Tom!! As did yours my friend!!

[@lindseytufts2968]

Awesome job....koooool

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you!!

[@skipragsdale3565]

Watched all the construction videos you did on this one and the finale video here is like WoW! Amazing build! The Red, White, Black and Chevrolet just have an "Intimidator" feel to it, in the spirit of Dale Sr. Love it! Sorta see why you walked off with best Corvette with this one, looked like a sea of Corvette models at that show too. Had to be kind of unnerving traveling with this one, I think I would be a bit anxious if it were me! Probably one of your bestest of yours that I've seen yet

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much brother!! This one exceeded my expectations as well. (can’t believe I did this! LOL) Hmmm, I can see Dale Sr driving this. Haha! Thanks again buddy! Praying y’all have an awesome and blessed Thanksgiving!!

[@ruanecrummett9261]

Amazing thats a great build

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you my friend!!

[@jackbolling8426]

Very nice mark

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much Jack!!

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

That’s a super inspiring project Mr. Thanks for sharing all those details with us

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!!

[@hoytwhitmore8872]

As All Way's Great Job SIR

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks my friend!!

[@frankmilavec3063]

Man that is some really great work!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you Frank!!

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Very nice build 😀😮😅

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you buddy!!

[@Studiocraft71]

Great tribute . You sir are the Dave Kindig of model building . that vette is a masterpiece

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you my friend!! Much appreciated!! Have an awesome and blessed weekend!!

[@jeffyoung8726]

I always feel that it's important to try things outside your comfort zone? Your channel(videos)has inspired me to do so. Like with that 1/32 scale, of the "Earnhardt Nascar" you did? I have been strictly 1/24-1/25 scale... Until now! I am venturing out into other scales, other genres, and trying things with my model building that I've never done before? I am grateful that I have opened my mind a bit... I feel that moving forward I'll have a lot of fun building different models? Hope all is well with you brother? Happy Holiday season, to you & Mrs. Amanda. Can't wait to see your next video? 👋

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you Jeff!! I have really enjoyed mixing it up a little. I have tried and learned a few things too! The small scale builds have been different and fun as well. All about fun! God bless and have an awesome week my friend!

[@modelcars2978]

Stunning build, Mark. Have you built either of the Petty textured roof cars? I watched a video about them recently, I had never heard of them before. I always associate you with anything Petty.🤓👍

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you brother!! I have built the white top 68 Plymouth in the past (I’d like to redo that one) and have plans for the Daytona car too.

[@timkustom]

Nice video! I thought this model felt a little "Ricky C".

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks Tim!! Hope I did him proud!!

[@drppr76]

Nice job on the vette but I'm not getting any sound - might be my new smartphone

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy!! Much appreciated! Hope you can get that working!

[@drppr76]

​@MarkBatsonHobbydude007 Thank You- now the audio works🤔

[@harveykeeler2661]

Gorgeous car, what putty and filler do you use.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thanks buddy!! I like Squadron green putty for small stuff but mostly use Bondo brand spot putty/ filler on most projects.

[@markkunikkanen]

Such a cool build. I have planned to do smtg similar. I have the 58 "california wheel" version (bought it second hand wo the wheels). What did You do to the frame and suspension? Did You just use the kit parts or did You modify them?

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Thank you very much my friend!! The stock frame was thined and modified to accommodate the belly pan. New lower suspension was altered from the stock front.