Jeffcad Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hi Thomas. Wheels choice is personal, not really not my cup of tea for this iconic model but your repair, paint and foil work are absolutely gorgeous. Stuning skills here, congrats !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 VERY nice and squeaky clean! Great save on the A pillar.......that's not always an easy fix depending on the model. I have this same kit as a unpainted built-up with box and all, but dang if it's missing a taillight which I can never seem to run across on the 'Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) Thanks for your kind words! Your positive feedback makes up for the trouble I have been through with this kit! On 11/17/2021 at 2:01 AM, Claude Thibodeau said: What a rescue, bravo! This design is, IMHO, one of the most elegant 60's icon. Your color combo and finish work pays justice to it. Your deep dish wheels choice is a bit visually unusual, because the FWD system on that car required high offset wheels, like on the Toronado. Did-you have to narrow the "track" to get them to fit inside the fenders? Thanks Claude! I'm not too big a custom fan myself, but in this case I am happy with the result and the look. To make this work, I actually had to remove some parts from the drivetrain. So this is not at all an accurate model, from a technical viewpoint. 😉 On 11/17/2021 at 3:39 AM, peteski said: Very nice model. The A-pillar repair was also done well. I like the color too. Too bad the stock wheels weren't usable, but the wheels you chose do look good on this car. What did you use for the "chrome" foil? Thanks Peter. I used regular BMF "chrome" although I find its quality a bit inconsistant these days. 5 hours ago, MrObsessive said: VERY nice and squeaky clean! Great save on the A pillar.......that's not always an easy fix depending on the model. I have this same kit as a unpainted built-up with box and all, but dang if it's missing a taillight which I can never seem to run across on the 'Bay. Thanks a lot Bill! Too bad about the taillight, but I am sure you can cast the missing part with the aid of the existing one. It's a pretty simple part after all! Edited November 18, 2021 by Tommy124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Tommy124 said: Thanks for your kind words! Your positive feedback makes up for the trouble I have been through with this kit! Thanks Claude! I'm not too big a custom fan myself, but in this case I am happy with the result and the look. To make this work, I actually had to remove some parts from the drivetrain. So this is not at all an accurate model, from a technical viewpoint. 😉 Thanks Peter. I used regular BMF "chrome" although I find its quality a bit inconsistant these days. Thanks a lot Bill! Too bad about the taillight, but I am sure you can cast the missing part with the aid of the existing one. It's a pretty simple part after all! Hi Thomas! Thanks for the reply. That is why I was curious. Makes sense. I built this kit (the 1970 version-mostly similar), but since the Johan platform frame was very "promo-simplified", I swapped the AMT 66 Riv chassis. Same wheelbase and track with. It made fitting deep-dish wheels easier. And created a RWD Eldo at once. Bravo again, very nice car! CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Awesome save, looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Ive wanted to get a 1:1, convert it to RWD and lay it out with era correct lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Surely one of the best looking cars ever built, and your model does it justice. Great work on that pillar save too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSewen Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Looks awesome 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Gorgeous paint and stunning foil work! The scripts and badges look great too. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 She's a real beauty ! Love Clear Orange over Mica Silver paint job and those wheels are the perfect addition , great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Awesome build i have a 70 i am doing in that color sweet.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Love it!! Great job! The rolling stock looks cool, the color is perfect for this car and as Claude is doing so am I with a Riviera chassis under a '70. I'll be using some of the custom options as they look clean and tasteful in my opinion. My late father bought a new one in 1967 and I'll be using my '67 to build a replica of it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Very very nice one👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Excellent. Can't even tell where the repair was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 The color is spot-on, and I like the wheels. And the repair is top-notch. Gives me a great idea for fixing some other...problems I have. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 fabulous build, love it, the color and the save. well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Stunning colour. Those wheels look so much nicer than the stock ones. Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Very nice build of an iconic car , Thomas ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBlock292 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Everything said so far, gorgeous model! Best regards from the Palatine region Ludwig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Many thanks again guys, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Great fix on the roof post. Finished model is a beauty. I love these old Jo Han kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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