minkos Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Sorry for being late to the party...I finally finished this car, Jadestone Green with a Seacrest Green top. Took a while to get though the issues with the 8 lugs, the front glass, and the front grille/core support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Very nice work Mark! Haven't seen a lot of these being built yet. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Great pictures of a beautiful build. Looks awesome in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Very nice, i really like the color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Very nicely done. Excellent build. 2 thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Absolutely Gorgeous! Yeah, this can be a fiddly kit, but if one takes their time.....it can be made into something quite beautiful! 7 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice work Mark! Haven't seen a lot of these being built yet. Steve I believe the glass issues have been a turnoff for a lot of builders. I'd like to tackle this one down the road, and I may have yet a further way to make the glass not so daunting. I get why Moebius did it this way as that's how glass is fitted in 1:1's, but for someone not familiar with the techniques in making the it appear right in the body, it can make for a frustrating build. Same goes for the wheels...........very nice when done, but perhaps too many steps in getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautifully done. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 That's gorgeous, great color choice and photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautiful Pontiac,love the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautiful. I haven't gotten this yet for financial reasons, but am curious as to what the problems with the glass and wheels are, and how do you fix them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Mark, that is worth being late; beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Stunning. The color is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 That is one great looking build. Very slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Classicgas said: Beautiful. I haven't gotten this yet for financial reasons, but am curious as to what the problems with the glass and wheels are, and how do you fix them? Lee, I did a pretty extensive post a couple years ago on how to fix the troubles with the Pontiac's glass and wheels. If you click here, it'll take you to my original post. Also, I have a Fotki page where all those pics are posted along with descriptions. That can be found here. Edited September 3, 2018 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 That is a beauty!!! Great color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minkos Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks all. Mr. Obsessive's tips are what helped me through this build (thank you Bill)! As to the core support, most of the upper portion has to be removed, out to about half of the grille pin receptors on each side. I also removed a little of the backside of the grille/bumper piece. Actually this is the second Moebius Ventura that i built; on the first one (finished in Mayan Gold and Cherrywood Bronze), i chickened out on the 8 lugs and went for the steel wheels and poverty caps. After going to a local car show recently and taking a bunch of photos of 8 lugs in 1:1, i finally got my act together and conquered the scale versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautiful build. Looks as good as the 1:1. I built a Venture a couple of years ago also. I was only able to get it looking as nice as it does by using the tips from MrObsessive. The core support and the windows along with the 8 lug wheels are a challenge but work perfectly following his advice. I really like your color choices, your builds are like looking at the showroom floor in 1961. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgamble Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautiful Build, Very Pristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentz Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Love it. Nice to see one put together in stock form. I always just see the race car version. Any more pics of the gold one? I'm currently building one as a replica of my friends car. major surgery required though. Turning it into a 4 door, X framed 61 Strato Chief with an inline 6. It's going to be over a year to build since I just pick away slowly at it between builds. This inspires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 4 hours ago, om617 said: Beautiful Pontiac,love the colors. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Exceptional build, WOW!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Beautifully done and well worth the wait ! Great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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