Chuck Most Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I've seen the Revell Hurst/Olds done up as a beautiful replica stocker, converted to a hardtop with an AMT '70 Monte Carlo roof (I've got one of those on the bench myself!), and I even know a local guy who's building one as a pro-tourer. But I've never seen one done as a beater, and since it's been a very long time since I built a full-blown beater, I thought why not use the new Revell Olds kit? Yeah- I probably should have thrashed the interior a bit more, and maybe added a few dents and dings, but for a two-evening build, I am not going to complain too much. Oh- there's no engine- I robbed the 455 for another project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardlust Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Anyone remember Woody Harrellson's ride in the movie "Kingpin"??? REALLY neat interpretation of Revell's kit, Chuck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stone Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Anyone remember Woody Harrellson's ride in the movie "Kingpin"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Excellent, but where's the top boot? It rotted away!!! Wonderful job, Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) It looks great. Only thing I would say coming from a 1:1 builder is without a motor you should try to pull the tires (by tweeking the front suspension)downwards and in a little. Because once that big block is pulled out the front end raises probably 2 to 3 inches. Then it has the old gasser look which is what they look like without an engine. Like this (though not a real good pic: See how the tires clear the fenderwells by at least 2-3 inches? Edited July 7, 2010 by ARTEMIS1759 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Nice weathering job Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Nicely done, gives that well worn (odometer turned twice) look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Excellent, but where's the top boot? It blew off along US-127 back around '95, we went back and looked for it, but it was dark and we couldn't find it! It looks great. Only thing I would say coming from a 1:1 builder is without a motor you should try to pull the tires (by tweeking the front suspension)downwards and in a little. Because once that big block is pulled out the front end raises probably 2 to 3 inches. Then it has the old gasser look which is what they look like without an engine. Like this (though not a real good pic: See how the tires clear the fenderwells by at least 2-3 inches? Right... but this model represents a car with an engine, even though it does not actually have one. Kind of like an old Craftsman series kit, you know? And I might actually add an engine later on, so I can weather the engine compartment and engine to match the body's condition. But yeah- I've got a '70 Monte Carlo model somewhere, with the hood hinges standing at attention and the nose way up in the air- just wasn't the look I wanted with THIS particular kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Morgan Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 very cool. The rust has a very convincing look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Body looks great, but the interior is way too nice. How about a few split seams on the seats repaired with duct tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I agree with Harry, a few little touches here and there. I love the work you've put into it, buddy. Always a big fan, Chuck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAYTIME Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Windshield looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Or, I could just throw a tarp over the interior...As described in Chapter 14 in my upcoming book "The Lazy Hack's Guide to Building and Detailing Model Cars". I was actually planning on doing that early on, then setting the car up on an AMT trailer to make it look like an old project car. But I've already built 20 or 30 other models just like that! (And I'm running short on trailers...) Truth is, though, I still haven't quite perfected my ripped up seat technique yet. Hopefully, I'll be able to do some shredded, mouse-strewn seats that look convincing soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Right... but this model represents a car with an engine, even though it does not actually have one. Kind of like an old Craftsman series kit, you know? And I might actually add an engine later on, so I can weather the engine compartment and engine to match the body's condition. But yeah- I've got a '70 Monte Carlo model somewhere, with the hood hinges standing at attention and the nose way up in the air- just wasn't the look I wanted with THIS particular kit! That's cool. Still looks good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 The weathering on the body looks really convincing. Not to dogpile but the interior could use a little wear to help balance things out. Maybe some strips of bmf on the seats to replicate duct tape repairs and a little dirt rubbed into the pattern of the seats. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhadman Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 It kills me to see an Olds Cutlass beat up like this,because i love them,but the work is great!Very nicely done....As for the seats,i made some rips a few years ago using masking tape and cotton swab strands...Not perfect,and this could use a lot of tweaking,but here is a pic of my truck seat... Again.beautiful work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yeah- I'd hate to see somebody let a 1:1 Cutlass go like this, but it's cool for a model, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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