Looks like a survivor built long ago (NOT that it looks old,just that) so I'd say you hit the nail on the head getting a period look to it,nicely done! Cool back story about your Dad too,awesome
Nice build of an old favorite of mine! I built one (not nearly as nicely done) way back in the early 90's,and an earlier version of the kit (pre-GTA,same basic Monogram kit I think) a bit better (than my GTA,not better than yours),a replica of a '86 TA I used to have. MAN thank you for the memories of that car!
We had an '86 SM6 I think it was,had the 2.8L/5sd back in the day,fun little car (what it lacked down the straights,it made up for in the curves) . I;ve seen V8 conversions for sale in the kit car mags,alwas thought that would be killer. This is gunna be sweet!
LOL,I feel ya! I raced nitros back in the late 90's,started getting back into RC a month ago,have the 2 crawlers (I run em on mtn bike trails mostly),a pair of budget offroaders for the pair of kids (ECX Boost buggy and Torment SCT) and I've just started racing again,electric SCT (Short Course Trucks for those that don't know) with a pair of Team Associated SC10's,a 4wd and 2wd....EASY to get hooked on the hobby (especially around tax refund season
That's all the hijacking I'll do,though,looking forward to seeing more of the Olds
Engine looks great,body smooth! The last one I built,I stopped right there on paint,mate black (using the flame decals),LOL! I've built 2 or 3,the one on the bench now is stalled a bit,but I hae a good excuse
Well,I would say "build" cause I'm not a collector,but I haven't built much these last 2 years since the house burnt/we moved,so I guess "keep until I build"
As a cyclist, have to say "Why NOT Portlandia???",LOL!
Hey,good luck with the move,my friend,Portland's a nice place,been there a few times in my trucking days,wouldn't mind goin back someday (without a CDL/rig to drive,I doubts it though,LOL! )
My bench looks exatcly the same as it did last week last since I haven't been at it all week,but I'll be at it later this eve,hopefully can get some pics