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A four-link sounds like the way to go. Nice tubs, and a cool project! ?

I know Dateline on NBC rigged a full-size Chevy truck to explode, and lost the lawsuit. I remember reading about the Pinto Explode-gate, and something like a bolt head on the rear end could tear into the fuel tank in a very heavy rear impact. Ford knew about the problem and considered fitting a reinforcement/guard to that area, but when they did a cost analysis they figured it would be cheaper to pay off the families of the injured/deceased than to modify the car!

Thanks, guys, you're too kind! It really turned out the way I envisioned it. It's kinda weird that from certain angles it looks like a big Datsun 510!

Very nice! You're in the home stretch. Sometimes I drag my heels at this point because I don't want the build to end. I mean, it's nice to set it on the shelf for display, but the real fun is in the building. And other times, I just want to get it off the workbench and start something new!

Very nice detail work. Nailing the ride height is one of the biggest things that makes a model look right, so kudos for sweating it.

Cool project!! Looks great on those wheels. Definitely do an engine swap, or turbo/supercharger upgrade, as the anemic stock PRV V-6 could barely get it to 88 mph!!!

Bill, I'm a big fan of both microballoons and West Systems epoxy. I used quite a bit building an Experimental aircraft (Van's RV-9A) but have yet to use it on a model. It sands so easily, like chalk. Hard at first to get the right consistency for "dry micro" and those tiny spheres blow all over the place before you mix in the epoxy, but it's another great arrow in the quiver. OT, but do you work with composite aircraft? My use of the stuff was limited to the cowling and wheel pant intersection fairings, stuff like that. Beautiful Challenger One!!

Yes, Pokey next for sure, and then maybe the Blockheads! I used Porsche 911 mirrors, but sanded down the stalk part so they look a little more bullet-y.

Michael, are you shooting metallic? I've found that the leveling thinner can change the color/appearance quite a bit. I'd spoon-test it beforehand with both leveling thinner and IPA. I shot Tamiya metallic blue on a T-Bird and the leveling thinner made it lighter and much more silvery; the IPA gave me the desired effect of a deeper, richer blue.

Classy two-tone...love the black & silver. Engine looks great...not all builds need plug wires!

The horizontal induction/blower setup really makes it. Excellent job!!

Beautiful! I've never seen that shade of gold/yellow. What is it exactly? Love the fat drag slicks. Hoosier daddy!!

Thanks for all the great comments, guys! I'm recently retired so I was able to really dive into the build. Sometimes I feel I'm too obsessed with it, but as vices go, this one is good to have! Bob, your ultra-kool go kart gave me an idea to build a matching-scheme kart to tow behind the Impala. Not sure if I'll do it, but fun to ponder at least.

Sweet build! Great wheel choice and that blue really pops!

Slick!! Very pure...minimal trim really emphasizes the clean lines.

Thx, everyone!

Love it! I can almost hear those tiny twin McCullochs(?) fire up. As a guy who bought a truck for the specific reason of transporting a Tony 100-cc racing kart, I can relate!

Thanks, guys! Emre, yes, a truly international effort! In the Carrera GT the engine is totally buried, and here it can show its full glory. I went with the red cam covers to set it off. BTW, the decals came from the '53 Studebaker kit, where you can build a twin-supercharged Hemi salt flats version.

One more of the engine. I liked the reflections off the coffee table glass.

Hi guys, Just finished my kit-bash '65 Foose Impala, with the idea of making a custom street/race car version. V-10 engine, seats and console are from a Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT kit, and wheels, slicks and rearview mirrors from a Tamiya 911 GT3 Cup Car kit. I scratch-built a rollcage, and shaved off all badges and script, plus the center rib of the hood. Primed with light gray Tamiya Fine Surface; main colors are Tamiya Park Green (TS-35) and airbrushed Tamiya Titan Gold acrylic. Accent color is Tamiya Italian Red (TS-8), which when sprayed over the green gave a nice maroon shade. Same paint was used over bare plastic for the rollcage, which shows how vivid this red can be. Bumpers and trim are airbrushed Tamiya Metallic Gray acrylic. Taillights were kinda dark red, so I sprayed them silver, then misted on some Tamiya clear red. Phew, lots of masking required! Next project will be a single color for sure. ? Thanks for looking!

Thank you, Anton! Hmm, it would be fun to make a Corkscrew diorama. ? It was really fun to build this and just riff on the paint scheme and other details. I took some photos outside, so I'll have it Under Glass later this morning.

Calling it done; I only have to add the outside rearview mirrors. The scheme turned out a little Lotus-y with the second main color, Tamiya Titan Gold acrylic. I'm really pleased with the result, not your typical Impala!! Weather looks better tomorrow for some outside pics for Under Glass. Thanks for looking!

Thanks, David! Some progress on the front end. I'm wondering if others who built this Impala had trouble fitting the headlights and turn signals? I kept sanding and sanding and the lights wouldn't fit into the recesses! Problem solved for the turn signals, as I just got rid of them and Dremeled a couple of slots for brake cooling ducts. Made a front spoiler out of .030 styrene, and will do a lip spoiler in back. It looks kinda cool with just the single blade bumper, as the lower extensions wouldn't work with the spoiler. Working furiously on exterior paint, and going through a TON of masking tape. I hope to be more or less finished with it in a couple days.

I thought the torn-away piping was intentional, and a perfect touch!

Thanks, everyone! Alan, thanks for noticing the dash, as it's my best effort to date. I spend a lot of time on the steering wheel, as it's the most prominent thing you can see through the window. I love how the Starliner has little gold accents everywhere. The centers of the hubcaps should be painted gold too, but i just didn't get around to it.