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Nice start! This is still a great kit, it's hard to believe it's 35 years old. There are a few little areas to watch, but otherwise it's a straightforward build. BTW, the GM blue that you're thinking of is probably the very popular 1968-70 LeMans Blue.

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Wow. Way, way better fit than the original kit, and it looks so much more like the real thing.

I've built this kit numerous times since its first release in 1994. Even though it is a well engineered model, it isn't what I would call an easy build. Nor is it easy to make the final product look like the real truck, unless you invest some time in filling the cab seams and taking care with overall assembly, especially the suspension. This isn't a "shake-n-bake" kit by any means. The separate lower rear panel with cab corners has always been an issue. Even when new, there was a sizeable gap when the parts were assembled. Undoubtedly the mold has seen some wear over the past 31 years and multiple reissues, which doesn't help the fit. Your best bet has already been mentioned. Attach the kit part with solvent glue. Fill the gap with styrene rod, plastic strip or stretched sprue, and sand it smooth. Then putty, sand and prime until things are ready for paint. Regarding the frame, you can often remove a slight to moderate twist with heat. But sometimes the warp isn't going to straighten out no matter what you try. If your frame is beyond saving, there's this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/236208489156 If your cab is beyond saving, there's this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/336257663051 If you want to buy another full detail kit, try to find an earlier issue, as the parts will be a bit crisper and better fitting. If you don't mind it being a curbside, try to find a SnapFast Plus kit. It's basically an unbuilt promo and might be cheaper.

If that doesn't work out, Iceman offers a front & rear drop for this kit: https://icemancollections.com/products/1-25-1950-chevy-3100-pickup-dropping-slamming-set For $15 + postage, you get two axles and a set of lowering blocks for the rear.

Not going to lie, that Capri is pretty hot. 🔥

Totally off topic, but that Vega is the bomb!

VCG Resins has the 4L80E: https://www.vcgresins.com/shop/p/gm-4l80e-automatic-transmission Good stuff and currently available. Texas3D has the 6L80E, not the 4L80E: https://tx3dcustoms.com/products/gm-6l80e?_pos=1&_sid=bc12e74df&_ss=r

I've used Bare Metal's Expert Choice for the last 15+ years and have been pretty happy with it. They have it for inkjet and laser printers, in both clear and white. To be fair, I've printed emblems, logos, and other relatively small stuff (bumper stickers) with it. I do find it a bit thick. I've never had an issue with it not adhering. It handles enamel & acrylic clears well. It's also inexpensive, about $8-10 for a 3 pack of 8.5x11 sheets.

The Revell kit had decals for the '69 SC. Fred Cady made a set for the '70 Deuce. They've been out of print forever and are going to be pretty hard to find.

Correct, indeed.

Ummm, yes please. I'll take the one in orange, just back it into my garage, thank you. Lots and lots of nice Fox bodies there. Makes me miss my '85. And my '91.

Excellent, clean build, and I really dig that yellow!

Cool beans. The '37 is one of my favorite early Chevs, but the AMT kit is kind of a disaster. Nice work on all of it so far. The front fenders/grille interface and those curvy running boards have always been a pet peeve of mine - good job with getting that all sorted. It makes a big difference in the look of the finished kit.

Oh, yes. Green. GREEN!