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Hi Adam, on German TV they also broadcasted - and still do today - the "Olsen Gang". Also because of the vintage American cars they drove, I am a big fan of this series. Mostly they had Chevys but I recall that in one Episode the even had a 1960 Plymouth (Savoy? Belvedere?) with BIG tailfins. Regards Ludwig

Thank You guys! The redline on the tires is a waterslide decal. Ludwig

Another model I built last year is this 1964 Pontiac GTO - an icon of the muscle car years. While the kit is offered 2' n 1, I decided to build it bone stock, according to the looks back in the day. Since it started to rain while I took the photos of the model, there are some litte rain drops on the hood and on the deck lid. Nevertheless: Enjoy!

Thanks a lot! Pat: It's a large photograph, glued on cardboard. Ludwig

Thanks Andrew and M.R.Dalton. No, that's not my airplane behind those doors, it's the garage for all the models I have built throughout the years

Thanks! The color I used is Tamya's "Marone" TS-11 (spray can).

So this is my first build in 2015 and my first new model here in this forum. I dediced to paint the pony-car in "vintage burgundy" - a color which was available in 64 teamed up to a "sand" colored interior. To give it a more realistic look, I gave the windshield a litte shot with "clear blue" (Tamiya) so imitate tinted glass. Also the carpet got a little flocking.

Thank You guys! Since this was a vintage Matchbox/AMT - model kit, I think the tire & wheel Combo represented what People thought back in the late 70s, when this kit was released, what a car like this Little Mustang should have to look good. I built this kit straight out of the box and took the wheels & tires that very included even if they did not represent my "gusto". Ludwig

Thanks to all for Your positive comments on my 63 Impala ! To answer a question concerning the hubcaps: I gave them a Little washing to achieve a more realistic (kind of stainless steel) look. Ludwig

This is a kit I built in 2014 and my very first try to achieve a "candy" color.

Thank You very much, according to my opinion the 1965 Buick Riviera is one of the most elegant US cars of the 1960s. And "gold" is a color that suits it very well.

Until my current project will roll off the 1:25 assembly line, I'm going to show You another one of my older builds: 1965 Buick Riviera (AMT) And here the model car with an old Gorgy Toys Buick Riviera (a 1964 I guess) I played with when I was a kid and a "Riviera" script which once was mounted to the dash:

Mike, great job on the old Jo Han kit! I still have it on my shelf. The Color reminds Looks like "orange metallic" by Tamiya and fits the car perfectly. i love those old Mopars from around 1960! Ludwig

Thank You very much for Your positive comments on my 1970 Mustang Mach I. Concerning the fakewood I have to admit that there were wood textured decals for the dashboard and the doors included. So I tried to paint the steering wheel in a way to match the color of the fakewood decals (see photo # 6). Ludwig

Thanks to all! Yes, David (espo) You are right: it is a 312 cui YBlock V-8 which was available in 1957 with 275 hp. Shame on me!

Revell realeased this kit in 2013. I decided to build it as a "sleeper" - No fancy 50s style two tone paint, just a simple dark green, no special wheels, just steelies with "poverty caps". Interior: plane Jane, bench seat in front, no radio. BUT: 272 cui Yblock V-8 under the hood with a two barrel set-up, dual exaust and manual transmission with floor mounted shifter.

Mark, the paint I used is "Pearl red" by Tamiya. It comes very close to those typical exterior Colors used frequently on US-cars back in the day. So, if You've got a bunch of Jo Han kits waiting in the queue: kick the pedal to the metal Ludwig

Mark, I also do remember the car in that film! And also many other tail-finned vehicles from that period. Ludwig

Thank You very much. It's good to hear that You like those old Jo Han - kits as much as I do! Great!

Impressive! Who released the model kit? I would also like to hear more about Your perfect way to remove the chromed faces ot the headlights. Ludwig

Thank You very much, I definitely do appreciate You positive comments, especially that You like the color I have chosen for this model shows me I am on the right way! Thank to all of You! Ludwig

Thank You guys for Your positive comments to my build!

beautiful color, superb paint job!