Bucky Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 45 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I'm surprised that I'm not bothered by this color combination. Normally I absolutely detest the fact that everybody seems to be on this trend of painting EVERYTHING these bright greens! But along with the pastel green, it's not terrible. Steve Green is the new black, Steve! HAHAHA This shade of green ain't bad at all, and I like the contrast with the roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Bucky said: Green is the new black, Steve! HAHAHA This shade of green ain't bad at all, and I like the contrast with the roof! Don't get me wrong, I love green! But colors are trendy, and right now it's day-glo green on everything. Just like other trendy colors over the decades, these bright greens will eventually be old news. There are a ton of beautiful greens that will never go out of style. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I remember when Dove Gray was all the rage, back in the 70's! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Rider said: Looking good Randy. The colour combo really works 10 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I'm surprised that I'm not bothered by this color combination. Normally I absolutely detest the fact that everybody seems to be on this trend of painting EVERYTHING these bright greens! But along with the pastel green, it's not terrible. Steve Thanks for the compliments. I have a big part of my collection on display and there is a marked LACK of greens in my collection. So I am correcting that. and this green is bright for sure. I think it will go well in the collection. And the pastel gives it some extra 50s kick. I do have a "sublime" green car or two in the collection - I am a Mopar fan, so it's an easy pick. I am trying to go with colors that aren't just easy picks. I like my collection to show off a lot of colors. And bright colors - I avoid black cars as much as possible - they don't display well in my display (unlighted) I could build/own this car for real. Trying to keep it like I would be able to build it for real myself. Hope to get some clear on it this week so I can do the chrome and see how it's going to look for real. Edited July 1, 2019 by randyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Bucky said: I remember when Dove Gray was all the rage, back in the 70's! LOL Dove gray will NEVER grace my collection. Probably no tan, either, other than the Danbury Mint 41 Chevy I have. I do need a gold car sometime soon. That might be good when the Revell 69 Chevelle comes out. Gold, black stripes, some period mags, maybe Torque thrusts? Yeah I can work with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Coming along nicely Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 9 hours ago, moparfarmer said: On the first pictures that new plastic does look soft..I guess I haven't bought enough newer kits to notice it..Is that something with what we get off the boat? I like what you've done..Looks very good.Especially like the finish right over the plastic..Turned out wow..Going to be a sweet build for sure.. I'm not sure this is a modern thing - I've had other Revellogram kits with similar plastic "alloy" over the years. I'm working on a circa 1989 Lotus that is similar plastic. Seems like plastic alloys are all over the place - from hard and brittle to super soft. But the tooling on this one may be part of the issue as well. Just not sharp as some things I've built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) On 6/29/2019 at 8:12 AM, Cpt Tuttle said: Hehe, that's exactly like me then.....and I guess many more people on this forum can relate too. Amen, stacked in the closet, stacked in my bedroom lol. I'm diggin' the color combo Randy. It works. Edited July 1, 2019 by Geno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 So far, this is one of the best looking builds of this kit I've ever seen. Your skill and extra effort show how good these can look in the hands of somebody who cares enough to go a little farther than most. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 5 hours ago, randyc said: I'm not sure this is a modern thing - I've had other Revellogram kits with similar plastic "alloy" over the years. I'm working on a circa 1989 Lotus that is similar plastic. Seems like plastic alloys are all over the place - from hard and brittle to super soft. But the tooling on this one may be part of the issue as well. Just not sharp as some things I've built. Worst thing I have owned is an early 90s version of the AMT 1932 Phaeton, the plastic was like fudge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I like the engine you created for this ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 11 hours ago, espo said: I like the engine you created for this ride. THanks. Straight out of box, using the options included in kit. Something a little less common for sure. I should have wired the plugs, but didn't have any black wire on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) That green looks nice on these. Back in my teen years a buddy of mine had a 53 that he got from a neighbor for doin body work on his vette. He painted it what we always called Genese cream ale green with a white top. Kept the 6 cylinder with 3 on the tree. Set of aluminum slotted wheels, was a pretty nice looking chevy. Edited July 2, 2019 by cheyenne93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, cheyenne93 said: That green looks nice on these. Back in my teen years a buddy of mine had a 53 that he got from a neighbor for doin body work on his vette. He painted it what we always called Genese cream ale green with a white top. Kept the 6 cylinder with 3 on the tree. Set of aluminum slotted wheels, was a pretty nice looking chevy. Yep. That's kinda where I am with this. Remembering things guys might build on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 You picked a great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Really like the way this is turning out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 Time for more photos... A 60 Chevy Impala donated it's window cranks and armrest. The arm rest is way incorrect, but I found the in the junkyard, just like a real person would. Window cranks? Close enough. Kit decals for the upholstery. Foil and Molotow for chrome. I added the rear view mirror before I put interior in for the last time. Hopefully finish it tomorrow or this weekend anyway. Body is glued on, so we're in the homestretch. Then back to the Esprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsc Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 That's looking good! Is that the 1/24th scale? Seems to be slightly larger than the other ones, but I love that era of car. Keep up the good work! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Verrrrrry nice!!!! All the colors are getting along greatly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, jsc said: That's looking good! Is that the 1/24th scale? Seems to be slightly larger than the other ones, but I love that era of car. Keep up the good work! John Yes the monogram 1/24, most recent issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 What a stunning build! Looks VERY cleanly put together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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