RandyB. Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Started this kit about a week ago. Been mainly working on the body although I do have the other parts of the kit painted and waiting to be assembled. Took two days to do the decals and a half of a day to do the BMF. Body is primed in Tamiya gray primer and painted in Tamiya TS-14 Black and TS-76 Mica Silver with a generous coat of Testors Wet Look clear. Tire decals from Fireball Modelworks. Back bumper is taped on so I could align the decals. Front bumper is glued on. Edited March 28, 2017 by RandyB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Woa Niiiiceee Paint Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Looks great so far! I have this kit as well, Randy and I am thinking of getting the Model Car Garage P/E set and building an 1984 version with the reversed paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 She looks spectacular, that's for sure!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 looks great! nice decal work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Lookin' Good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks guys!. Finished up the interior tonight. Engine and chassis still to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Man that's nice work Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thats going to be gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That is fantastic !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Beautiful looking build. I really like the way you detailed the dash. I have always liked this GM body style and owned an '86 Monte Carlo SS for many years. What are your thoughts on the chassis ?? Thinking about maybe using this kit for a basis for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Looking good so far, should be a beauty when done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That's a real beauty. Sure takes me back ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Beautiful looking build. I really like the way you detailed the dash. I have always liked this GM body style and owned an '86 Monte Carlo SS for many years. What are your thoughts on the chassis ?? Thinking about maybe using this kit for a basis for something else.Thanks everyone. David, haven't got to the chassis yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks everyone. David, haven't got to the chassis yet.Just got back from "town". My wife got a 60% coupon from Michaels so I picked up the Olds. I'm going to use the chassis under my next El Camino build. The best part of the old AMT El Camino with the Monte Carlo front end is the body. The chassis leaves a lot to be desired and the engine isn't much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 I used my Molotow Chrome pen to do the exhaust tips. Not much done today other than a little work on the engine and installing the interior into the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkur XR4Ti Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 That is stunning work. It really looks like the cars I saw as a kid in the mid-80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Body and interior look outstanding. You might want to check the bottom of the gas tank unless the Revell logo is ok with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys! I think I got the stance just about right. Few more things to button up and then I will post the finished pics here. More to come. Edited March 28, 2017 by RandyB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Excellent work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Very nice job Randy! The detailing on the dash board and the paint look great!BTW how durable is the liquid chrome in the Molotow Chrome pen?Can clear coat be applied over the liquid chrome or will that dull the effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Very nice job Randy! The detailing on the dash board and the paint look great!BTW how durable is the liquid chrome in the Molotow Chrome pen?Can clear coat be applied over the liquid chrome or will that dull the effect? Thanks everyone! Michael the chrome pen is excellent as long as you don't touch it with your fingers...even after it's dry as well. Otherwise it holds up good. Never tried clear coating over it though. Some have and say it holds its chrome look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Looks awesome... been following along. I'm blown away how real it looks.Been trying to decide on what I wanna start off with this year, this may have just given me the inspiration I needed. How is it as a kit? Go together well? And pros and cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhedjon Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Randy where did you pick up the chrome pen? Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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