1972coronet Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 My latest W.I.P. : the AMT 1965 Chevelle "Surfin' Wagon' . This is the first time I've built one of these ( oddly , I've built many of its El Camino counterparts ) , and I'm enjoying it greatly . It's going to be Tamiya Pure White with Tamiya Medium Blue Metallic interior (see photos of the nearly-completed interior) . I've covered the flooring with black embossing powder ; then primed with Tamiya grey primer ; then colour coats , and ; Tamiya Flat Blue was brushed-over the 'powdered sections --- that gave the surfaces a texture and finish similar to colour-keyed rubber floor mats (yes , I know this is the Malibu trim level , but I wanted a 300 appearance). Without further ado , here's photos of the nearly-complete interior ( dashboard and steering wheel are still being finalised) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 Still have some touch-up work to do . Obviously , the pedals and the shifter boot need paint ( Tamiya Rubber , Black ) . I'd hesitated covering the luggage area ; I considered covering the huge ejection marques with various objects ( fuel can , jack stands , spare tyre , etc. ) , but couldn't find a satisfactory layout , so an "accessory luggage mat" it is . Thanks much for following . All accolades and critiques welcomed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Although I am a died in the wool hot rodder, the 64/65 wagon/El Caminos are among my favourite kits. I have two Elkies built and two wagons, another four waiting in the wings. I do like the way you have captured a factory feel to your interior vinyl. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, alan barton said: Although I am a died in the wool hot rodder, the 64/65 wagon/El Caminos are among my favourite kits. I have two Elkies built and two wagons, another four waiting in the wings. I do like the way you have captured a factory feel to your interior vinyl. Cheers Alan Thank you kindly , Mate ! I too am pleased with how the interior looks like vinyl --- that was straight from the aerosol can , over grey primer , no top coat . Thanks again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I agree, that interior colour/finish is very effective. When I recently built my '66 Chevelle wagon I achived a similar effect in the loadbay with a sheet of 80-grit wet-and-dry paper. That wouldn't work so well over the transmission tunnel though. Look forward to seeing it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: I agree, that interior colour/finish is very effective. When I recently built my '66 Chevelle wagon I achived a similar effect in the loadbay with a sheet of 80-grit wet-and-dry paper. That wouldn't work so well over the transmission tunnel though. Look forward to seeing it progress. Thanks much . I'd given consideration to a strip of 1,200 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper , but I didn't want to sacrifice any ( haha ) . I have the '66 wagon in my collection . I'd entertained the idea of using its chassis / suspension / engine / transmission / differential , and creating a Modified Production wagon ; however , I'd finally settled on replicating the kinds of wagons I'd see around near the beaches when I was young . I may end up adding a couple of rust streaks and spots around the windscreen trim , fuel door , and the side trim ---- not a tonne of rot , just a couple of years' worth of salty air exposure . Thanks again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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