Marc Weller Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) I finished my Riv last night. First completed project in a year or so. I need to pick up the pace so I can finish several hundred more projects in my lifetime. I'm only 67 so it shouldn't be a problem. Ertl yellow plastic Riviera mostly out of the box with the exception of Pegasus wheels and tires. Paint done with Createx water based stuff and a House of Color 2K clear coat. Edited January 7, 2022 by Marc Weller 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Stellar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Man that is some sweet paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hi Mark! Beautifull Riv, you certainly have not lost the touch, bravo! Those air-brush "bursts" remind me of what we used to custom-paint on 1/1 choppers back in the 60's. We both know that most casual observers generally don't have a clue about the technique to create them. The famous Art Himsl of California used them profusely back then, to good effect. Tastefull paint job, and your clear is world-class! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Weller Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Wow, Clyde you are too kind. I'm certainly a fan of Himsl, Winfield, Jr. Conway, Larry Watson and all of the great custom painters from that era !! I spend way too much time looking at lowriders on Pinterest. There are probably more great '60's style custom painters out there now than there ever was in the '60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Excellent! great paintwork and the Pegasus Sovereigns looks like they were made for this kit! 🥰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Those air-brush "bursts" remind me of what we used to custom-paint on 1/1 choppers back in the 60's. In the midwest US, and probably other regions as well, they were "freak-drops"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Sweet Riv. Great paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Wow!! Fantastic paint job, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Beautiful looking paint treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 You got a looker there Marc. Pretty kewl paint job and that interior looks comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Beautiful paint! It definitely suits the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 6 hours ago, bisc63 said: In the midwest US, and probably other regions as well, they were "freak-drops"! Hi Rusty! You are perfectly right. The term had eluded me this morning, another senior moment on my part, I guess... Now you restore my memory. Thanks! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 That's one helluva paint job, kudos, thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Beautiful paint work! Early ('63 -'67) Riviera's are so nice looking, the paint really sets it off well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Agree with everyone else that the paint job is an eye catcher. Looks amazing in the sunlight with the pearl shimmering. Well done. Edited January 8, 2022 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Well done on the best looking GM from the 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 That's a real beauty, outstanding paint work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Sweet Buick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Nice. Paint job is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Love that body style. Very nice painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Nice Riviera. Good work on the paint. I really dig the wheel/tire combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Weller Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks everyone for your comments. Time to get to work on the next one !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Love it ! Looks awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I too like the paint. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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