Kmb0319 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) I had to get this kit shortly after it came out, and couldn’t wait to get started on it. It’s a great kit... well designed and fits together perfectly. I have two niggling complaints: it could use some more detail pieces, especially in the engine compartment, and I don’t like the wheels and tires. The tires dictate it, because they are the same too skinny/too small tires Revell has been putting in their muscle car kits for years, just with a printed redline. Revell made new tires that were a much better size for the 70 Cuda kit, and they’re in the 70 Charger and the 80s Cutlass kits among others, but they used the old ones. The rally wheels in this kit are the ones from the 69 Nova, which I’m not a fan of. Too shallow, small and while the slots are open, they’re poorly shaped as they’re rectangular. The rally wheels from the 69 Camaro kits are far better and would fit those newer Revell tires, IMO. In the end, I did my own thing. The paint is a Duplicolor Chevy Light Blue, which is a pretty good match for Grotto Blue in 68. The interior got embossing powder for carpet and lots of detail work. Other details I added include: - Spark plug wires - Vacuum hoses - Bypass hose at the front of the block to the water pump - Battery Cables - Ran a hose from the washer tank to the wiper motor - Heater hoses - Tires are AMT Goodyear Polyglas, Fs in front and Ls in back, and the wheels were an EBay purchase In final assembly, I found and used other wheel backs, as the kit ones are so small my tires kept either falling off or falling over the wheel back. But other than engine details and tires/wheels, this is OOB. I decided against the SS stripes, as they tend to make the headlights look droopy in many cases. Maybe I’ll change my mind and throw them on at some point, but I’m happy with how it turned out and looking forward to seeing more builds of this. Thank you Revell for putting this out, and I hope to see a 69 soon! Thanks for looking... in to the pics. Interior Engine Done... mix of indoor and outdoor shots Edited February 25, 2019 by Kmb0319 Spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nice job and detail ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Looks very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Looks great!! Nice job on the interior and engine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nice work, love the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Stellar work! Just an observation...the battery positive terminal is next to the inner fender wall. If a "bump" were to occur, the electrical system could malfunction. If you can, re-paint the wires to reverse the polarities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill lanfear Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nice build! Great details. Wheels and tires were an excellent choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 very nice !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, BigTallDad said: Stellar work! Just an observation...the battery positive terminal is next to the inner fender wall. If a "bump" were to occur, the electrical system could malfunction. If you can, re-paint the wires to reverse the polarities. Oops... good catch. I will repaint them for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Very nice Chevelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Very nice build! Superb!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Wow great Chevelle! Your interior looks great and so does under the hood ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 It looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Very nice, love that color blue. Thanks for the heads up on the wheels/tires issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I followed your build on this beautiful Chevelle and it turned out they way I would have wanted a 1:1. As for the afore mentioned Battery Terminals, you may want to do a little research. The Chevrolets that I owned back then all had the positive terminal close to the fender and the cable ran through a flat plastic loop on the inner fender and then to the starter. The negative or ground cable went from the battery to a bolt on the front off the head on the engine on the passenger side. I always was afraid of touching the positive cable to the fender and blowing up the battery but it never happened. If you have ever had a battery blow up in your face it is an experience you will not soon forget. Anyone checking the oil on a Ford product with their big block engines of that era, especially if someone has left off the plastic cover on the positive post, could be in for a really big surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, espo said: I followed your build on this beautiful Chevelle and it turned out they way I would have wanted a 1:1. As for the afore mentioned Battery Terminals, you may want to do a little research. The Chevrolets that I owned back then all had the positive terminal close to the fender and the cable ran through a flat plastic loop on the inner fender and then to the starter. The negative or ground cable went from the battery to a bolt on the front off the head on the engine on the passenger side. I always was afraid of touching the positive cable to the fender and blowing up the battery but it never happened. If you have ever had a battery blow up in your face it is an experience you will not soon forget. Anyone checking the oil on a Ford product with their big block engines of that era, especially if someone has left off the plastic cover on the positive post, could be in for a really big surprise. Thank you! I looked at research pics and thought the positive cable was on the fender side, but will go back and check again. If I have them reversed, I’ll paint them. Either way, thanks for following along and the comments. I’ve been blown away by some of your work, (65 Shelby jumps to mind immediately) so I can’t wait to see what you do with this kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Nice build I really am digging the Rallye wheels nice and wide and minus the trim rings and center caps sweet look Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyfatdude Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I love the color, the stance, the wheels . . . . I love everything about your Chevelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Amazing clean details and definitely captures a specific and familiar look. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Superb details and wonderful in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Excellent build. You did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Amazing build!! Any info of the seller of the wheels? ? Im not a fan of the stock wheels either so, I like that touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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