TheRX7Project Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Over the weekend I completed Revell's 1966 Chevelle Wagon. The kit itself is great, fell together with much ease. I decided to ditch the big rims and tires that came with the kit (WHAT?!?!) and go with more of a sleeper / stockish appearance. Paint is Tamiya Light Blue metallic with Pledge Floor Care for clear. Interior is Tamiya aircraft USA Intermediate Blue with ZING! blue embossing powder for carpet. I'm a little unhappy with a few mistakes I made, but I'll let you find them on your own I swapped the big chrome wheels for some subtle but cool Rallye's. The only external hint that there might be a little more than you expected here is the NSRA sticker in the rear windshield. MCG supplied the alternator bracketry, Preston's distributor. What's a 4-speed without a tach and shift light? Hard to see in the pics, but I added seat belts. My first time ever working with them. Well worth the effort. As always, comments and constructive criticism are welcome. Edited March 16, 2015 by TheRX7Project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Can't go wrong with Rallyes Looks good Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wow, in the right setting that could come off a real 1/1. Nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Good looking wheels on a SHINY :) build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very clean and sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice! That would make a great daily driver or weekend cruiser. And your building style is very clean, too. Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice. Could use a little paint detail under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 love this....my first car was a 76 malibu.. same color as this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRX7Project Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks for the compliments guys! I agree I probably could've done a little more under the hood detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 cool wagon. well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 now that is one sweet wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric N. Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Love the detailed work on the interior. What did you make the seat belts out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspex Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Really diggin' the steelies and bigger meats out back. Great choice! That's a good looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 There's no such thing as mistakes. It's all about the fun! Way cool wagon dude. Love the finish. Colour choice and the seat belts look ace. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 its a 60s wagon...what is not to like... ....nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Awesome interior, awesome paint, a great build all around. Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRX7Project Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Love the detailed work on the interior. What did you make the seat belts out of? The seatbelts are actually MCG "Seat Belt Material" along with their PE buckles. It's more "fabric" than using ribbon, although it's also more expensive. I'm going to try to find something similar next time I'm at the craft store. I do want to add, for those of you who haven't built this kit, it is quite well detailed from the box. Those heater hoses were actually part of the kit, and the interior isn't a "tub", so it has nicely detailed seperate panels for each side. Went together very well, minimal flashing, and they did a good job minimalizing the mold lines on the body. The chassis isn't bad either. I'd definitely recommend this kit. My only complaint is that the "glass" is a little wonky, but you could replace most of it with thin polycarbonate if you felt so inclined. Edited March 24, 2015 by TheRX7Project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Nice build of one of my favorite cars. I always liked the early Chevelles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I like it James! That interior work is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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