SQFin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) An old AMT kit that I bought as a built junk only because I had built a similar kit as a kid some 20 years ago. Thought it wasn't that bad so i disassembled it and stripped the paint. I wanted to use this "worthless" kit as a test bench for my first ever two tone paint job. Didn't work out as good as I hoped for, but will do for a rescued junk kit. Engine wired and plumbed (also MCG wire looms to sort out the ignition wires). Aluminium air cleaner. Wheels and tires from parts box. Also flocked the floor (and failed miserably)... Edited May 9, 2012 by SQFin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 The pics are small but the build that doesn't look that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Sierra Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 As an individual trying new things as well, I can understand where you're coming from when the technique you're trying doesn't come out as good as some of the pros on this forum. But I don't see any flaws here, just a beautiful model. Really love the air cleaner poking up through the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Your recently posted builds all look very nice. Very realistic. Note: crazyjim really does like a bit of rust around the edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Don't listen to Chuck, Osku. SHINY :) RULES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nobody ever listens to Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyCoupe41 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Very nicely done! This era Chevelle's are my favourites and the street machine look fits really well to this one. Engine is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I think it's a pretty good looking Chevelle Osku. The paint job looks good to me and I really like the wheels and tires you have on it. Only thing I don't care for is the big air cleaner through the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That is not a bad looking build, not sure why you are down on it? The only flaws I see is the stripe on the right rear quarter, which really isn't that bad, and the lack of a shifter, unless you swapped in a Chrysler push button trans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatearthman Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 very nice build i have two of those kits that were horrible to put together, you did a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nice colors, and wonderful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm with the "not so bad" crew. Looks nice from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Great job on the Chevelle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Nobody ever listens to Chuck Charlie knows that feeling, too.... Another nicely-done job, Osku. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Very nice build bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQFin Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 As an individual trying new things as well, I can understand where you're coming from when the technique you're trying doesn't come out as good as some of the pros on this forum. But I don't see any flaws here, just a beautiful model. Really love the air cleaner poking up through the hood. Thanks Rusty and everyone else. I'm a perfectionist and it does bother me when I build. I just can not build as flawlessly as I want to. With this paintjob, the thin Aizu tape I used for the this line, leaked a bit, so I'm not happy. Wide Tamiya tape did it's job. I guess I just wasn't pushing the thinner tape in hard enough... I'll try to do the next one better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Nice job on a great rescue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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