ModelcarJR Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I am starting a new build, an AMT 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible. Managed to get the body painted and some of the other parts. Body is Tamiya Light Blue Metallic and the interior will be Ivory, black, and dash and steering wheel will be body color. I just noticed that the body has a light or cloudy spot on the left side door jam. May have to five it a light coat of paint and clear in that spot. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Gorgeous blue! I gotta get some of those Tamiya paints; I'm always impressed with their colors, and they have a nice scale metallic appearance where regular paints always look too "flaky" for accuracy. Can't wait to see more of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Beautiful color John.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hey now....that paint job looks super John. The interior colors you choose will really make it pop. Stock wheels and tire or you have something else in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Looking good John. I like what you have planned for your interior colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 That's going to look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Watching this one, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Real nice color combinations!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Nice looking paint color and should look good with the interior you described . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Thanks, all! I appreciate the comments! Yes, I am going with the stock wheels, Keystones, I think and white letter Goodyears. I used some parts from this kit for another build but I had another GTX hardtop that I also borrowed the interior from for another build. I have the front and rear suspension from the hardtop. I wasn't too pleased with the Testors GTS blue paint job on this hardtop and it got too close to something and lost some paint in the process. I think I am only missing the rear shocks which I could probably find in the parts box and the wiper motor. But as the instructions indicate, I can just use a horn in place of the wiper motor, LOL! Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 I have the interior mocked up and I am not sure about the black. I think I'll at least change the carpeting area to blue and either leave the door panel black at the bottom or change it to blue also. Of course, the transmission hump on the left side of the console also causes an issue with the left front seat placement so I'll have to notch that a bit. No decals for the dash so I'll have to figure out something. Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Ok, I changed the color of the carpet area and have the console and right door foiled. I realize that the door panel pattern is not correct but the mold maker must have run out of time and didn't finish the chrome separations correctly. So I just squared off the painted wood and added some .020" rod as borders and foiled the rod. The dash was done with chrome foil, then blackwashed and red indicators were added with paint. Still have to finish the left door and steering wheel. Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 This is looking nice. Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 JR nice progress on your interior it’s going to be very sharp looking you will be able to see your work being this is a top down convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Just happened to see this one John. Beautiful blue and looks real smooth👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Thanks, Bill, Dan and Mike! I appreciate your comments! I've been away from the workbench for a couple of days but managed to get the interior done this morning. I may buy some seat belt buckles and add some seat belts but this will do for now. Moving on to the body, chassis and engine. Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Interior looks amazing!! I’m going to start sending all of mine to you to do for me 🤣😂 Cant wait to see this one come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Looking great, amazing details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Really nice interior John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Thanks, Keith, Stephen, Carl, and Ken! I appreciate your comments. I've finished the foil after rubbing it out a bit and attacked the window glass. Unfortunately, I cut off a corner of the right wing or vent window when I removed a remnant of the clear sprue that was left on the windshield. I tried to install it anyway, and of course, it didn't fit well. when the windshield was pushed in tight the vent or wing window glass didn't reach. So I cut the vents off of each side and replaced with clear agitate. I painted the inside of the vent windows with aluminum paint as I the chrome wouldn't stick to the rough surface that I didn't paint or clear. It was just oversprayed. The windshield installed better after I had installed the vent windows with a little bit of gentle persuasion. Now, everything is tight and looks much better than the original glass with vents. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Nice fix John looks better this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Thanks, Dan! I appreciate the comment! Its on wheels but I am a little disappointed. The wheels are too far inside the wheel well for me. Either the body is so slab-sided or the body is too big for the chassis that was built for the hardtop. I elongated the axle on the back wheels a bit but didn't want to tear the front suspension apart. I'll just have to live with it at this point. I'll finish up the engine compartment and then final hardware and decals and it will be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looks good to me but I will drop a note in my kit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 That's really sharp looking ! Not sure about the track being too narrow , seems all of the early Mopars were like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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