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Thanks guys for the encouragement. ?

The Grand Prix and the 2+2 should be the same. (1:1 is 121") The 1:1 Bonneville is 124". The kit bodies side by side show the differences. I can take pics if you are interested.

THAT looks gorgeous! What blue paint did you use?

Time for this season's batch build... Four 1965-'66 Pontiac full sized beauties. My original idea for getting these kits was to replicate a 66 Pontiac 2+2 that parked next to me at a car show I was entered in years ago. To my knowledge, no kit of this particular model was ever produced. I was going to kit bash my way into one but I no longer can bring myself to hack these four up to do so. Since my intended replica cannot be faithfully reproduced, I am going to enjoy building them as they are. Here is what I know: The AMT 65 2+2 is the wrong wheelbase. However, due to the curvaceous body lines, I am not going to attempt to shorten/correct it. The Hasewaga 66 Bonneville is a curbside. This will not do. I will cut the hood open and use a Parts Pack Pontiac 421 Tr-Power to fill the engine bay. The dashboard is generic and uses a flat decal to represent all the dodads and baubles in the dash. I am not sure how I will tackle that. These cars look perfect with Pontiac's 8-lug drum/wheels. At this time, I only have the 3 sets from the AMT kits. The plan is to use the centers but modernize the tires. I will machine aluminum hoops for all of them. See the inspiration example below. I am hoping the community can help guide me towards the best results I can muster. If any of you have successfully built one or any of these, please feel free to share with me any corrections or fitment issues I need to correct prior to paint. I have colors picked out for 3 of them I am open for suggestions on the last one. Comments and suggestions welcome.

No gambling involved. The glue is water soluble. A wet Q-tip is all that is needed to clean up when still wet. After is is dried, soaking in water should make it come undone in the event of a total failure. No harm to the glass should be expected before during or after.

I am preparing to do a batch build of '65 and '66 Pontiac full size cars. I would like to determine if any photoetch emblems are or have been available for these cars. I would like to know if I have to remove or keep the molded in emblems prior to painting.

Yes with the body upside down, I apply it to the exterior edge of the "glass". It then self wicks right up to the edge of the window frame and goes no further. The natural surface tension stops it at the gap. This works perfectly for making the window looking fully installed.

WHAT!?!? Say it isn't so.

I use Testors red tube glue applied with a tooth pick ONLY on portions that absolutely will not show. It provides the basic strength and holds the part in place. The NEXT day I apply Testors window maker 3515 all around the entire perimeter of the window(s) with a toothpick. It is self wicking and dries crystal clear. Applied properly, will leave NO gaps around the entire window. I also use the same method for chrome bumpers to painted bodies. The gap filling nature draws the chrome and color closer together and looks more natural. It gives the window and bumpers additional adhesion as well. I NEVER use CA or Plastruct Bondene anywhere near my glass!

Nice build. The only thing I would add would be some tailgate chains.

I admire your creativity. Cool project. I lost count how many times I have listened to both Wall albums. Though it has been awhile.

Gorgeous Chevelles!

Very nice rig. I should get one of these.

I noticed that too. Corrected.

I would have snagged the 71 Olds for sure. I originally went in looking for the 65 Bonneville. They did not have one. My store was 40% and decently stocked but I already own examples of all the inventory present.

Beautiful build. Mine is on the short list in the queue.

I am jealous. I would love to have the RC cola version of the Beer Wagon. Also the T'rantula and the Ice T.

That looks simple enough you could make it from sprue.

I like what you are doing here. Following.

The detail and quality of you build is superb. Nice touch with the snaps.

Take on the challenge of devising new ways to accomplish tasks. Who knows, maybe you will invent something new. Just do not let the joy of the hobby fade by viewing a task as a chore. Take it one small step at a time.

I have heard that the snappy body has good proportions. Foiling is my favorite part of my builds. You did pick an intensive one for your 1st. Nice work.

I got to take my diorama to my 1st model show. I took 3rd in the class. I forgot my phone so I I did not get ANY pics at the show (bummer). I recreated the as configured layout in the display when I got back home.

It will be interesting to see both of them in the sunlight in the same photo. I have always been curious as to how much primer has an affect on shading.

I have one of these coming up in the queue. Following yours