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Definitely a Lindbergh kit, I have one in progress in addition to the AMT. Cautionary warning here, I got ahead of myself and installed the interior on the chassis only to find out the body will NOT fit over the firewall. There is also a small issue with the body fit because of interference with firewall dash windshield. I'm more accustomed to that on Revell kits. This is one of my favorite kits.

Since we're talking Buick here, is anyone aware of a 65 Skylark in resin, styrene or 3d printed? 65 Skylark GS was my first car back in 1970, been searching for a model for many years. Following this build.

Two of the biggest words in my vocabulary, spectacular build of a magnificent automobile. Well done!

If it's not too late, you might try parts from AMT's 62 Bel Air kits. Their were several versions a while back. That kit is a modern design with all separate chassis parts you could use the entire chassis with a little work and the firewall fits the 63 kit. I did a quick mockup and it's almost a "bolt in".

I have used MCW lacquer frequently and they recommend their lacquer primer because their paint is a bit hot. I have used their primer which works very well, but I'm just little cheap so I use Duplicolor color automotive primer. I've not had any problems with either primer. I don't believe that the Mr hobby primer was designed for lacquers. Now if I could just figure out their enamels, whole different story. Really nice 66 you've got in work. Make it beautiful.

Th400 was introduced in 1964 (late) in Buicks and Cadillacs, and later in the year in the rest of GM products.

And it is awesome!

One of these kits is for sale on Modelcar Marketplace (Facebook) posted on 1/19 by Abel Munoz Hermosa. $50 + shipping. It is still available. I recently purchased a Fiat 500 Abarth kit from him that I had been searching for for a year. Good guy to deal with.

I have been building models since 1958, yup, I'm an old guy. I have seen a lot of builds and many of them are top line. This car flat stopped me in my tracks! It is the most appealing hot rod I have ever seen! I hope someone out there builds a 1:1 . Kudos WallyK

That would make it a stubby stubby!

Paolo, you have obviously forgotten everything you knew about custom building models. 25 yrs is a long time . May I suggest a,Snap kit to get you back into the hobby? Don't need to wait for finished pics to see this is gonna be spectacular!

I'll wait for the price to drop (substantially) then build it curbside. I'm more excited about the late October Round 2 releases, especially the Century Coronado boat.

We now know that when Round 2 introduces more new subjects that they are serious about it! Thanks Tim for the short review.

I call that an opportunity to build a curbside and save the entire drivetrain for a different project!

Anyone have an update on the 61 Catalina? I thought it would be out by now.

Now ain't that something! Can't wait to see it in paint.

Beautiful build, have one myself, stalled after assembling the bed. BTW oil filter should a Motorcraft FL1A.

Thanks

I recently read a post on that other forum about 2 new kits from Revell. A 48 Cadillac convertible and 56 F100. Fact or fiction? Would the 56 F100 be an all new tool?

An accurate 1956 Ford F100. V8 and 6, custom cab and standard, big or small back window option. But, it must have an accurate windshield and grille!

They are absolutely beautiful replicas, now get busy and put the distributor shield on the first one before anybody notices.

What primer did you use and how long did you wait to put on the color coat?

Unless you have casting numbers you cannot tell them apart. I will be picking up at least 2 of these, drove a 61 Star Chief in high school. I am really impressed by the quality and details in this kit. I sure hope you guys have a good business model, like to see this level of kits around for a long while. Tim, thanks for the preview. Wally

Bob, I have one of these, kit #A163 that has 25th anniversary on the box top. I am sure the bottom is not original as it is a small fit for the top. Anyway, I bought this kit way back when, probably in the seventies. It is molded in black with the 67 backup lights. Is this one of those issues?