Plowboy Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Another old build. Maybe ten years ago? It's the old AMT kit from way back. It got started when someone on a board mentioned how hard it was to get the roof on. So, I thought I would give a try and see for myself. I had to do a little sanding here and there to get it to fit right. But, I didn't have a problem with it. With the roof done, I suddenly had an interest in building it. The chrome was completely shot. So, I ordered new front and rear bumpers from the Modelhaus. Since the chassis wasn't much, I decided to build it as a curbside and concentrate on the body and interior. The interior got modified bucket seats and the rear seat was modified to match. Painted with Testors Fabric Tan. The body was painted with Tamiya Light Gun Metal, Metallic Red and the strobe stripe was done with Testors Fiery Orange. The wheels were made with a set of Pegasus sleeves with the centers from an AMT '69 Firebird. I always meant to build the '67 in a similar style. But, never have gotten around to it. Thanx for checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Awesome look, very nice work !! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Great looking GTO. I like the stance and the paint work looks good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Yep, nice one Roger.☝️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Killer job! Right up the top of my list of favourite American cars ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 A really nice build of this vintage kit that can sometimes be difficult to make look good! The way you cleany-attached that separate roof piece is so well-done that it looks like it came out of the box that way! Did you smooth-away/blend-in the lip of that roof-piece where it attaches just in front of the trunk lid? ( I'm curious how you did that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Not bad at all. That Modelhaus front end (cloned from the original '65 GTO promo) really makes a big difference on this kit, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Sweet !! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 That looks great Roger! The updated interior suits the look of it very well. It looks an awful lot better than the same kit I built back in the '80s, which is sorely in need of a rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Very sharp model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Very nice. The wheels look amazing, like banded Rostyles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Really fine looking GTO. Love the rolling srock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 16 hours ago, '70 Grande said: A really nice build of this vintage kit that can sometimes be difficult to make look good! The way you cleany-attached that separate roof piece is so well-done that it looks like it came out of the box that way! Did you smooth-away/blend-in the lip of that roof-piece where it attaches just in front of the trunk lid? ( I'm curious how you did that). Thanx! I can't recall the roof having a lip at the tulip panel area. I just remember that I sanded it until I got a good fit front and rear before gluing and that I had to rework the drip rails slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 16 hours ago, Snake45 said: Not bad at all. That Modelhaus front end (cloned from the original '65 GTO promo) really makes a big difference on this kit, doesn't it? Yeah, it made a big difference in the looks of it. The kit piece wasn't even close in the headlights area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Well done, I like this a lot. Love the paint scheme and wheel choice. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Very "cool" color scheme Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Very sharp GTO Roger, love the color combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Beautiful GTO Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Very sharp looking GTO! Love the paint scheme and the use of the Pegasus sleeves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Looks fantastic, great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Thanx to everyone for all of the great comments! I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 awesome build, really like the colors. one great looking GTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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