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And, finished. Will post up some pictures in under glass soon. Thanks everyone for looking in. 👍🏻

Got some primer on the body. The bump strips on the side were a pain to do as the revell contacta l usually use didnt seem too want to work real well. I’d heard that the plastic in DDA kits was difficult to glue, and I’m starting to think that’s true. After some perseverance ( and a bit of CA glue ) I got there in the end. This mock up is pretty much how the stance will be. I’ve got the SMS factory colour paints, so hopefully the mild weather will hold out and I can get some paint on it. Cheers, thanks for looking.👍🏻

The whole car looks awesome, but the pics looking through the drivers and passengers window at the dashboard shows the level of work dedicated to this one. Top notch. 👍🏻

Truly awesome work! That is stunning. I have this kit, it’s one of my all time favourite cars. I’ll start building it when my skills are better. Again, that’s a great looking Z car. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

Thanks! I’m still learning how to use it but I’m happy with this result, better than some of my earlier efforts. Yes, it is the new improved chrome. I purchased it online from BNA models in Melbourne, ( I’m in Australia ) that was around 12 months ago, so unsure if they currently have it in stock. Hope you can track some down, it burnished down and cut very nicely.

You’ve done a great job replicating that Nova. It’s beautifully finished. I enjoy seeing builds based on someone’s actual car. Top stuff. 👍🏻

Putting the headlights in today and made the unfortunate discovery that the bumper mounted lights ( part number 186 ) had one of the lenses short shot. Rummaging through the parts box and had nothing close, so l mixed up some X22 gloss clear with a touch of gloss white and dropped it into each light opening. Came out okay.

Agreed regarding the seatbelt decals. In hindsight I wish I hadn’t used them but as the interior is black they aren’t super noticeable. The euro boxings of the Revell kits usually feature them.

Nice work on an unusual subject. Only needs a figure of the Chinese president waving to the crowd. 👍🏻

On the home stretch now, only drama was the rear window needed to be trimmed slightly to fit. This is a really nice kit. I added a prewired distributor, but even without that, the engine bay would look great straight out of the box. I’ll put some pics in the under glass section when it’s done. Thanks for looking. 👍🏻

The best of US Mopar dressed up in the stripe package from the best of Aussie Mopar. Nice combination. 👍🏻

G’day Jeff. Excellent work on this one. I’ve just started this kit, any thing I should look out for? Again, sweet job on yours. 👍🏻

Neat and tidy build. Verdoro green with white interior trim is a sweet combo. Lots to like with this one. 👍🏻

Sweet looking GTX. Late 60’s was a great era for muscle cars.

Hi Michelle. These are cool cars, these old Falcons. Yours is a great build. The Victorian plates are a nice touch. Nice work. 👍🏻

There’s nowhere to hide if your black paint is flawed. This is like glass. Awesome looking Skyline. I’m painting a 62 Impala in TS- 14 and if it turns out half as good as your Skyline, I’ll be happy. Top notch. 👍🏻

Nice Olds Michelle. You say it was a rebuild. You certainly gave it a new lease on life, looks great. 👍🏻

These look great in the high impact colours and yours is certainly no exception. Limelight with white interior looks great. Also, nice to know that this is a well regarded kit as I got this one for Christmas. Top job. 👍🏻

Awesome paint, trim colour combination. I always like these with the dog dish style caps and steelies. Sweet looking Daytona. Lots to like here. 👍🏻

One might think the rusty, crusty finish is at odds with the plush interior and superbly polished engine and drive line components. But it all works for a really eye catching look. Top stuff. 👍🏻

Thanks for that Steve! That’s an excellent tip. Looks great on your Chev in the picture. I didn’t know that tape even existed. I’m going to have to get a roll of it. Thanks again. 👍🏻

My XY Falcon ute kit arrived today. I’m pretty happy with what l found in the box. Body shape is pretty accurate to my eyes.

My old HQ Holden was fitted with this strip along the length of the body. A common feature on Aussie cars back in the 70’s, usually dealer fitted, it was put on to ward off car park dents. So, in the interest of building my old HQ as close as possible in scale model form, I’m going to have to replicate the bump strip.Evergreen styrene strip to the rescue. The original strip as seen in the first picture is chrome with a black centre . Not sure how to go about replicating that, but I’m sure I’ll come up with something. Next job is cleaning up the body and getting some primer on. Cheers, Stu. 👍🏻

G’day Michelle. That’s one tuff looking Chevelle. Wheels really suit it. 👍🏻

That’s a sweet looking 56! Nice rebuild. 👍🏻