Jim B Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) After watching Chris' (hpiguy's) video on this kit, I hemmed & hawed about it for a while, but I eventually pulled the trigger. I liked the idea of being able to build an everyday car. Nothing fancy. No big engine or drag tires. Just a car. Do I did. The fit ranged from pretty poor to bad, but it's an AMT kit so I'm not surprised. The body color is Tamiya Maroon TS-11 and the interior is Tamiya Light Sand TS-46. The build is completely box stock, with the Michigan Historical License Plate being the only thing added. I'd like to say that the build was enjoyable, but it really wasn't. Oh, well. You have those every so often. Going from a Tamiya kit to an AMT kit probably wasn't such a good idea either. Anyway, I'm glad it's done & on the shelf. Interior: Stovebolt 6: Onward & upward! Edited March 27 by Jim B 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I like it, nice to see one stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Love the old fat fendered cars. Great color choice. I like the Stovebold tag on the front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks, Bob. I thought that maroon was appropriate for the year of the car. The Stovebolt Car Club plaque comes with the kit, and I thought it would look good on a "restoration". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Never built one stock. Yours looks excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 NICE to see a stock build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks, guys. I figured I'd do something a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presnell Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Jim,Very GOOD!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Good job James, ready for business😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Great job on the Chevy. I like the color and stock build. Long live the fat fenders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 ❤️ well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks, guys. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Great to see a subject from this era built as a stock build. The color does suite it well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Looks, good! I finished the Cabriolet last month, so I know your pain of building one of these kits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Thanks, Tim. Yes, it was an exercise in frustration at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I Like It! It's even kinda cute. Thanks for struggling with it. And Thanks for posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Very cool build...Simple but classic... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 This one, from what I understand, can be a challenge, but you did it right. The maroon fits well, and the car looks very real, right down to the blackwalls. Charlie Larkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 It's nice to see a stock build, great color combination. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Thanks, guys. I appreciate it. I think the maroon fits as well, but it sure is a dust magnet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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