dino246gt

David, thanks to your amazing build, I DID start trying to restore mine! I found a few interesting facts, first I build it in 1977! But, I was a terrible builder back then, LOL. I twisted parts off the trees and didn't sand off the nubs, or mold seams. I used WAY too much tube glue. I painted it with enamels, and extremely poorly. It's not on the top of my "to-do" list but it sure was a blast watching your build and so far, just between 1/24th builds, I'll be playing around and start my own thread. Thank you again for the inspiration!

WOW! You had me at "I started cutting".........LOL! Looks fantastic already, I know you'll end up with a fabulous model!

Fantastic build!

Great work so far on this "difficult" kit! I also cut the bottom out but I used the Foose Caddy underneath.

Man your work on this has been inspirational! Makes me want to pull that old built junker I have and re-do it! Isn't THAT what us modelers looking at the internet is all about? Inspiration!!

As much as I liked the open pore wood I felt that it was just too modern for this build, so I brushed some clear orange over it and now it looks more period correct.

Interior looks fabulous! I love the engine colours too.

That turned out great! Excellent photos as well!

Okay, I was rushed yesterday posting pictures with flocking dust everywhere, but today, I'm more relaxed. I cut the pedals from the '66 Riv kit because I already stole the engine from it, so pedals no longer required in that one. I printed some Buick logos and just glued one onto the steering wheel and put a small photo etch ring over it and some canopy glue. Outdoor lighting shows the interior better, now it's just glass, headliner, dome lights, sun visors and rear view mirror, THEN I can glue this into the body. I'm sure it'll look good enough once it's inside the hardtop body, that's why I wasn't too concerned about the smallest details. Cheers!

Hey, I finally put some more time into the Riv, been busy with "stuff" and working on that slammed '62 pickup re-build. So here is where I'm at so far, carpets actually match better than the pics look, but I'm pleased with the colors. I'll elaborate on what I did later, now it's time for dinner, just didn't want this concept to be left out for too long. Ciao!

Oh man that is so beautiful!

I like both sets of wheels, but maybe it's just me, I don't want to build a model using the stuff that came with it, LOL.

I did a 6 cylinder one years ago, you're off to a great start..

Good plan

Amazing attention to detail, such a great conversion, love it!