BeakDoc Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Other than a wired distributor and BMF she’s straight outta the Revell box. MM Nassau Blue w/ MM Ultragloss clear. Overall, a pretty nice kit, I thought. Comments, tips, pointers and questions as always, are welcome. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Nice. Good photos too - that side-view shot looks like the real-deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very cool!.... ?? Can't wait to tackle my Z-16 kits.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olschoolkid Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very nice. I really like that Nassau Blue, a beautiful color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very beautiful car in a great color. I did my 66 Chevelle in the same color. Great work on your build and excellent photos. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 It looks like you're detailing everything just right and the quarter windows are a great addition , well done ! A minute removing the mold line from the top of the radiator would be time well spent , and our good friend Harry would point out the "floating" alternator . A simple top bracket made from a strip of scrap plastic easily solves that . Overall a beautiful Chevelle ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrossguy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 One sweet ride ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivesuns Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I Like it....Engine bay really looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Great looking build. I also like the color and the paint finish looks good. Not sure about your comment on the distributer as it looks fine in the pictures. The colors used to detail the model all look correct, even the gray plug wire. Nice to see the hub caps done like the 1:1's. As I recall these came with a one year only gold line tire sidewalls. They didn't have even a 70 series tire yet and these things with an open rear end would eat tires like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Beautiful chevelle. Beautiful color. Too bad the Z16 wasn't available in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Nice job. I realized I never see these in real life where I am. I see plenty of 69's but hardly ever a 65. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Looks amazing, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Many thanks for the kind comments thus far. I just realized that the air cleaner cover decal has gone MIA. 11 hours ago, TooOld said: A minute removing the mold line from the top of the radiator would be time well spent , and our good friend Harry would point out the "floating" alternator. Points well taken, Bob. Lately I’ve been removing that pesky radiator mold line on my builds, but I certainly did miss it on this one. Moving forward I fully intend to fab up alternator (and occasional power steering pump) brackets. I recently built 2 different kits that provided them and ever since, I cannot unsee the “floating” alternator. 8 hours ago, Classicgas said: Beautiful chevelle. Beautiful color. Too bad the Z16 wasn't available in it. Too bad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Classicgas said: Beautiful chevelle. Beautiful color. Too bad the Z16 wasn't available in it. Perhaps it is a "special order" paint code model. Back then it wasn't that hard to get a custom color on a factory car. If a Gm exec wanted it, or if it was a promotional or show car it could have happened. I have seen factory painted hugger orange 1970 SS Chevelles, Carousel red on a first gen Firebird, a GTO Judge in pale yellow, etc. Just say'in....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 NICE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, larman said: Perhaps it is a "special order" paint code model. Back then it wasn't that hard to get a custom color on a factory car. If a Gm exec wanted it, or if it was a promotional or show car it could have happened. I have seen factory painted hugger orange 1970 SS Chevelles, Carousel red on a first gen Firebird, a GTO Judge in pale yellow, etc. Just say'in....... Well yes but the fact that 201were made and 197 were red. Three were tuxedo black and one was crocus yellow negates that. Edited September 20, 2019 by Classicgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Cool build, I have a few of these, seeing this really makes me want to start one , like right now. Wasn’t the yellow one a convertible? Edited September 20, 2019 by tbill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Not sure. I saw a yellow coupe on a web page devoted to the car. Reportedly the only convertible was for a GM exec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Redline Tires ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairfax Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I love Chevelle, and 65 'is very nice. The nicest picture is the one from the side. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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