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I like the Artic Blue much better! It really suits the model much better IMO. It's not just Testors or metallics that has issues covering white primer. I had an issue with Tamiya Maroon over gray. I had to brush the color in the panel lines before the last coat of paint. I think it's because there is such a sharp corner there that the paint wants to wick away from it slightly. I've seen that issue a lot with blue over white primer. The only time I use white primer is if I'm painting it white.

I built this one a few years ago. Back in the day, this was how just about every muscle car around here looked. Hi Jackers, M-50s, Cragars, headers and Cherry Bombs were the rule seemed like. If your car didn’t have those, you were out! So, I made sure I added all of those to this build. I also made a cowl hood scoop in the shape of the Buick shields to make it a little different. Other than those pieces, it's just a simple build. Paint is Tamiya Pure White. Thanx for checking it out!

Really nice looking Grand Prix Steve! Love the color on it! Nice work!

Nice looking '40 Phil! You don't see the the convertibles done very often. It's cool to see one done as a custom. Nice work!

I like what you've done so far Dennis! What's your plan for the chassis? I built one of these a few years ago as a curbside because of the chassis and it had no engine or firewall. You can separate the cab and bed. Just have to make a new cab wall. I recently got another one in a trade here. I plan on cutting it down to a short bed and either set it on the Foose chassis or the AMT '53. Depends on which one is closer to the right wheelbase.

I have the Sports Coupe interior. So, none of that is an issue. I just have to cut it apart and make it work with the Revell floorpan. If possible, I'll use the Revell door and quarter panels also. That would make the interior a little easier. I'll just have to make the package tray shorter.

Right now I'm thinking either Citrus Yellow on the body and interior with a black roof or Mica Silver with a Dull Red roof and interior.

I got the first primer shot on and it looks promising! The scripts look fairly crisp still. So, I think it's going to be good to go with a detailed build.

I plan on using most of the Sports Coupe interior and just use the floorpan from the Revell sedan. The door and quarter panels are a little faint with the Sports Coupe. I may swap those if there aren't any big differences between the two. If there is, I'll try to scribe the originals. They'll definitely need arm rests added.

The kit is an AMT. I've done a couple of other AMT models using the Revell '64 Fairlane, a '61 Comet and a '63 Fairlane last year. So, I kinda know what to expect. It should be no different than the '63. But, I know how that goes too.

Thanx again everyone! I finally got around to taking a chassis photo. I didn't add any details. Sometimes I don't feel like it's worth the effort.

Nice looking Pontiac! Nice to see the divider installed on the grille! So many leave that piece off and it makes a huge difference.

The worst part should be done. I've done the chassis, floorpan and core support swap a couple of times. The interior is a little tricky with the coupe body vs the sedan. I learned that lesson with the '63 I built. I'm definitely going with a small block this time so that I can get it down low. I almost have the body ready for a light coat of primer. Once that's done, I'll know what I have and how I'll proceed.

Yes. Those are the ones. I painted mine with Plasti Kote White primer. But, any acrylic flat white will work. I mask the tire and use the recess as a guide to cut the tape, spray, remove the tape and then paint the recess/sidewall with acrylic flat black ( Model Masters ) using a small brush.

Tom, it kinda sounds like you're looking for something like these fronts. These are the Revell Good Year SCS's with painted whitewalls. They come in the '32 Ford kits as well as others. They have a recess in the sidewall that makes them easy to mask and paint.

This kit is a loose replica of the car in the TV show. It's not meant to represent a stock Impala. I'd be willing to bet that Round2 will issue a stock version in the future.

I scored this builtup on ebay a while back for a decent price. When I saw it, I thought it was just buried under a lot of paint. Especially judging by the fitment of the grille. This is what it looked like when I got it. Just like a full scale, I had no idea of the sins below that nasty yellow paint! As soon as the paint finally started coming off, I knew it was going to be a tough one. The roof was literally wrinkled from lacquer burn. The passenger side C pillar had had a big glue blob that had melted and sank. Still, I thought I could handle the roof if that's all of the burn. It wasn't! The body also had lacquer burn! Although, it wasn't nearly as bad as the roof or I would have just pitched it and chalked it up as a loss. After tons of sanding starting with 220 and working up to 400, I think I have something I can deal with. The plan is to use the Revell T-Bolt for the chassis, floorpan and core support. The engine is undecided at the moment. I definitely won't be using the big block. I've already done two of those. Not sure right now. It depends on what the body looks like in primer. If it's still too rough, I'll probably just build it as a curbside. Fingers crossed! If anyone has the 2n1 version of the Revell T-Bolt to sell or trade, please send me a PM! I thought I had another one in the stash. But, I don't.

Here's how I would tackle it. Sand away all of the trim. Replace the trim straight. For the texture between the chrome strips, you can use the foil from a cigarette pack. You can glue it with Elmer's glue. You can add it after paint and before foil. It'll even have the finish you need. I used it on this model to simulate a heat shield. If I can install a piece this size on smoothly, small strips should be no problem at all.

Did the orange body you have have the same issue? I built the B/M many years ago (molded in gray) and it didn't have that issue. Neither of the stock Z/28's I have (molded in orange and gray) have that issue. But, they're all older kits.

To me, the '68 is far better looking than the '67. It's like the '67 was the practice run. The '68 was the money run. There's no denying that the '68 is cleaner. No separate cowl or ugly wipers showing. Just a cool looking grille at the rear of the hood that finishes off a subtle hood bulge. Then you have the rear with six tail lights integrated into the bumper with back up lights integrated into the tail lights. If I ever build a '67, I want to try molding the cowl to the hood and the front of the hood to the fenders to make that part of it like the '68. Then cut a new line across the front of the hood leaving a header panel. I would also like to give the rear a similar treatment by putting the tail lights into the bumper.

Really nice looking Firebird Keith! I built one way back in the day. Yours makes me want to build another one! Nice work!

That's a cool looking little truck! I like the different color on it!

I think the main reason you don't see them built is because of the Revell '32 roadster.

Thanx to everyone for all of the great comments! I appreciate them! I meant to add the interior photos earlier. But, I've been busy. I made a major flub by not removing the rear window cranks. I obviously wasn't thinking! By the time I realized it, it was too late.

Very nice looking Cutlass! Very realistic looking! Tamiya pearls are some of the best there is. They react to light just as they should. I'll have to try that color on a project sometime. Great work on this one Tony!