Slotto Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and this is my 2nd post here. I've been lurking on this forum for a few months and I must say you guys sure have talent!I've picked up a few tricks here and for that I'm greatful! I just started this Impala today. The body is Duplicolor Chrysler gold. The interior is Duplicolor GM red.The wheels came from a 1/25 scale R/C Camaro - Maisto I think.The idea came from watching Iron Resurrection on the Velocity channel. Thanks for looking.Stay Tuned... Edited June 11, 2017 by Slotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Welcome to the forum... by far, one of the best there is.Good looking start... Oh how I love Impalas. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Welcome to our plastic playground Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Welcome Steve!! Inspiration can be found inmany different ways, but what you can get fromfellow modelers is about the best!! That gold color looks great on that '60 Chevy!!Are you planning on using the 409 motor? Build happy my friends, David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd60 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Dang. From the title I was kinda hoping for a Hillman Imp. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillman_Imp Welcome, Nice start ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Dang. From the title I was kinda hoping for a Hillman Imp.Oops! Yup, me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Modeler Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Oops! Yup, me too.x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Did anybody ever make a kit of the any of the Hillmans?Sorry to dump on your post Steve!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Sorry to disappoint guys, not an Imp. Impala.Thanks for the positive comments.Here's the kit... I bought a new hand held tool because the battery on my cordless dremel is about to expire. It seems I'm charging it every other day. This was a bargain at 10 bucks at the local cheap tool store. I know it will break, I just want to see how long it will last for me. And it came with a bunch of extra bits. I used the new tool to make these cuts. I've never done an alteration like this before. I've usually just used the box stock wheels or found something from the parts box. These days it seems that wheel choices are pretty limited. Not that I don't like what's out there, I just get tired of seeing the same wheels everywhere. These particular wheels came from a Maisto R/C Camaro. I actually snapped all he spokes off of one of the wheels when I tried to pull it off. I managed to reglue the wheel back together and brushed on some fresh gloss black. You can never tell it happened at all. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Chips Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Looking good so far Steve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I like the whole idea and it looks good so far!!! keep it up Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasher Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Man those wheels are killer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Welcome Steve, you will love it here. There are a bunch of great and talented folks on this site. Male and female. The Impala is looking killer. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I knew you'd like this one, Geno! Nice work so far, Steve. I like where you're going with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Got a little more done. I got the motor built. I had planned or wiring it but changed my mind for some reason. Then I went over the body with some 5000. Next I went over the chrome trim with some red accent to tie in with the interior color. This is just an eyeball shot. I love a view of a sled from this view. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Welcome to the forum-this place and the people here are awesome.I love where this is going and can't wait to see more !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I knew you'd like this one, Geno! Nice work so far, Steve. I like where you're going with this. LOL, you know it Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Got some work done on the front suspension. I was able to make it posable. The back still needs a little more attention. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Getting some stuff done today. Dialed in the front and rear suspension knocked out some of the bright work And rerouteing the exhaust. This has to be done to accommodate these big wheels. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looking good.. can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks Jeremy! Gettin some more stuff done. Brightened up the interior with my new wally world silver paint pen. I tried to use the decals that came with the kit for the interior but they were too thick and didn't lay right. I even tried to soften them up but nothing worked so off they came. Also used a broken pair of ear bud leads to simulate heater hoses. I've done this on other builds and was pleased with the results. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Home stretch. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Looking wonderful!I like that the '60 retained the spectacular dash of the '59! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Looking good, Steve! Keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Really nice, like the stance. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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