pack rat Posted February 28 (edited) Just finished restoring this builtup I picked up at a show awhile back. I was glad to find this one; it completed my collection of Johan 1960 annuals. Paint is Tamiya TS-74 clear red, body, interior, everything; the different shades being determined by the base color. The base color on the body is TS-42 light gunmetal. I didn't have stock hubcaps for it, but I substituted a set of '61 Olds caps from my stash. They're close enough for now. Edited February 28 by pack rat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyD340 Posted February 28 WOW that's a real stunner, great restoration! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom99 Posted February 28 Great save, looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'70 Grande Posted February 28 Wow! I always look with unknown anticipation at these "Restoration" posts, and this particular one has to be one of the finest examples that I have ever seen posted. What an amazing transformation... extremely well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
espo Posted February 28 Hard to believe this is the same car. The paint is beautiful and with that shine you wouldn't be able to hide and body issues. The wide whites and full wheel covers look just right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kah puts Posted February 28 Outstanding, excellent choice of colours inside and out. I can't get enough of these late 50's early 60's dreamboats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 28 Wow! That's a pretty car! Nice work! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted February 28 What a beauty ! Great work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave72 Posted February 28 Wow! From rags to riches! Very nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeakDoc Posted March 1 (edited) Looks Amazing! That’s a gorgeous model. Edited March 1 by BeakDoc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Can-Con Posted March 1 Beautiful candy paint. Really makes the car come alive. 👍👍👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbowser Posted March 1 Wow, amazing transformation! Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bisc63 Posted March 1 Man, that thing is SHARP! Nice save. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FordRodnKustom Posted March 1 Outstanding resto! Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David G. Posted March 1 (edited) The difference is remarkable! Nice rescue. David G. Edited March 1 by David G. typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickcaps55 Posted March 1 WOW ! that came out awesome now that's modelers TLC.!! Perfect color to.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plowboy Posted March 1 Excellent restoration Mike! The paint looks flawless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno Posted March 1 WOW!!! what a beautiful transformation Mike, absolutely amazing.😎 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 1 Very nice restoration Mike, these old Johan kits deserve to be saved, these bodies are so beautiful and precise, a tour de force considering the technology used at the time! 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bainford Posted March 1 Gorgeous! Great save, very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted March 2 Outstanding Oldsmobile Mike, your work is excellent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iSewen Posted March 2 Great restoration! Looks absolutely stunning 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Smith Posted March 2 That turned into a beautiful model. Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
