Jonathan Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Completed the Salvino's JR 1986-87 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2. I picked up the kit from Mike's Decals, and chose the option of adding Powerslide decals for Eddie Bierschwale's #94 Kodak Films car. Finished with Tamiya Camel Yellow inside and out. I added roll bar padding using black masking tape and made a seat harness using the same. I’m not super happy with how the build turned out, but any faults with the build are more my mistakes. I did like the idea of a Kodak sponsored Pontiac - two brands that are largely gone ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman63 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Great job! Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Looks great from here, Jonathan. Love the livery. How was the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Ironman63 said: Great job! Looks fantastic! Thank you! 4 hours ago, Gluebomber said: Looks great from here, Jonathan. Love the livery. How was the kit? Thanks! I enjoyed the build; although I think I made a few mistakes (surprise!) If you've built any 80's Monogram Kit, you mostly know what to expect. After painting, I realized that the trunk lines are missing (easy fix, if I had not already painted!) and the rear bumper "ears" should be removed. For a true "aero" look, the windshield would need to be modified a little bit to sit flush, but I didn't do that. I mounted it from the inside; and it fits well - but to truly be one of the aero cars, it would need to mount more flush. I "might" try this next time. Oh, and I did cut off the window net and I glued it directly to the body inside the side window. Probably not prototypical correct, but it really helped the look of the car. The stance could use a little tweak, but since it appears right on the driver's side and too high on the "passenger" side, I think that is something I did. All in all, a fun build, and I plan to do at least one more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Looks good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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