Over the years here in Wichita, I've seen several instances of kits opened and missing decals or miscellaneous parts. Oddly, a couple of months ago i found two completely empty kit boxes on the shelf. That was pretty bold.
Randy, I think you did very well considering what you had to work with. The Welly GSX has always looked slightly out of proportion to me. Kind of squished together.
I built this kit when I was a kid a couple of times a) because it was cheap and b} it was simple and gave instant gratification as a pretty good looking hot rod without much work.
This is like my all time favorite model of Ford. Most people don't even know about Galaxie XL GTs. I have a set of decals from Kieth Marks to complete a 69 XL GT and a set of hubcaps from a Shelby Mustang.
OK. I didn't realize it at the time I was building it all the things that were wrong. I did have internet, but wasn't into any deep research. I would have liked to try and correct the fender scoops and the wing. Those are probably the most egregious and visible errors now that I know. The door scallops are just a little offensive and the other flaws aren't that harsh in my eyes.
Man, I envy you guys who live where Ollies are located. Nothing like that here, but once with Big Lots many years ago. But maybe it's a good thing. I might go broke.
Man, that looks great. Need to finish the one I started when it first came out, what 15, 20 years ago? It just needs paint and final assembly. Just like, I don't know, 15-50 others. I've lost track.