Fisher61 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I finished this last month, I just got around to taking pics. The Revell 1960 Impala with special tweaks on the incorrect chassis. Thanks for looking, comments welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Wow! Exactly what changes did you make to the chassis? That color looks very close to Royal Blue...what did you use for it? Outstanding. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 That is an absolutely beautiful build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Charlie, the chassis is the same as the Revell '59 Impala, so the spare tire well was removed and filled as the '60 stored the spare flat on the floor. The rockers hang down below the body, so I cut them off and thinned them down and re-attached. The exhaust exits behind the rear wheels so pipes were shortened and bent. The front spindles were cut off and moved forward so the front wheels didn't have the "knee back" look to them. Revell dropped the ball on this kit as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Oh, Charlie, the paint is Tamiya TS-19 blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Really nice Impala! This one looks great to me, paintjob is nice and that color matches the body very well. It's great to see that this one is original, because too many of these are built with too big (and too low profile) wheels and tires... But this one looks good. Engine or chassis pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yessiree Bob, that is one killer build. Love the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Gotta love those old Led Sleds! Great job! Edited May 8, 2011 by imatt88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Stunning all around. Perfect use of washes in all the right places. Did you darken the window channels on the vent window? If so, nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Well done..wish I had known about the rockers when I did mine....minor flaws..I love this kit and your build!! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Very Nice Impala Bill! I always enjoy checking out your factory stock builds and learning how to correct them. Someday,I'm going to have to attempt a factory stock build,but I don't seem to have the knack for it. Great looking work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanz Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 William,First-Great Job! Your skills with BMF are excellent-Bet that took awhile. I'm gonna have to try out Tamiya paint sometime-I see some great paint work with it. The 60 Impalas is my favorite of the Impalas-very sharp lines!!! Did you have any problems with the kit-otherwise? I've got a couple of them to build and would like a heads up of issues if there are any. Thanks-Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Very very FANTASTIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Top notch foil and paint work. I have one of these in my stash......GOTTOFINSHOTHERBULDS. There, I feel better now. A stunner from every angle Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Stunning build! Love those 59-60 Chevy's! Great finish! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Beautiful! Now that's what a scale model is all about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Jaw dropping work. Stock's the way I like them, you've done a beautiful job on this classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Beautiful job man...the pics look like they could be part of the sales brochure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Love that, looks great in that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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