Kmb0319 Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 I built the AMT 70 Monte Carlo almost exactly one year ago. It came out fairly well, but every time I looked at it on the shelf, it stuck out as one I’d redo. But, I also couldn’t see tearing it apart. So instead, I just got another one. The first one was dark blue with a saddle interior... good, but something didn’t quite hit. The Monte, Grand Prix and Cutlass ushered in the “personal luxury car” era for GM. They had muscle, but they were two-door limousines. So, I went full limo... black on black. Wired the engine, and made seat belts, but only in front... these are personal luxury cars... the rear seat belts are tucked down inside the seat until the rare occasion they’ needed! The only other change: I didn’t use the kit wheels and tires. I used a set of Chevy rallys from Revell and put them in the pad-printed Goodyear Polyglas L tires. As of my post, I see a couple touch ups and I still need to fill in the logos, but I’ll get that done. I’m happier with this one... hope you like. Interior first: complete:
bbowser Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 That's gorgeous! I owned a '71 1:1 with rallye wheels and you nailed it!
Snake45 Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Shiny! What black paint did you use? It came out great!
Kmb0319 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Posted February 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Shiny! What black paint did you use? It came out great! Duplicolor black, wet sanded with the full 400-12000 grit pads, then compound, then 3 coats of automotive clear and Zymol wax.
espo Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 That has got to be one of the best Black paint jobs I have seen. The finish almost looks like trick photography. The interior looks perfect. Like so many who have owned a 1:1 "Monte" these were cars you had to own to fully appreciate how great they were. Had a '72 350/350 in Placer Gold with Dark Brown Vinyl Bench Seat. Upgraded Suspension and 15x8 Corvette Rally Wheels. .
Renegade Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Classy and sporty. Looks great in black. Looks like the drivers side headlamp is a little off kilter. Very nice build.
bogger44 Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Wow, that is one classy ride! Great job on that oh-so-fun black paint, and the interior is killer too. Well done, Kevin!
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