David G.

That's cool! David G.

Thank you for your kind comments Pierre, I'm glad that you're enjoying the thread. It's nice knowing that one's efforts are appreciated. David G.

Some years ago I did a restoration on what I believe is the AMT 63 Impala SS. The tail lights on this one are quite good and if I remember correctly, they are cast on the body. I think this kit was last reissued in 2019 so there should still be some available out there. Regards, David G.

Sweet color combination, it works very well with the decals. A beautiful version of a classic low rider, well done! (you're right, the tail lights do look a little oversized) David G.

Hello Everybody! Here's a mini-milestone that I wrapped up recently, Tail lights! The tail lights for this kit are cast in clear plastic. The ones on the car have red, clear and amber lenses set in a darker red base. Which means lots of creative masking and multiple layers of paint are required to make the kit pieces look like the ones on the car. Here are the results. This is just a test fit. Some minor adjustments are still needed before final installation but overall, I'm happy with the way they turned out. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Excellent fabrication and kit bashing skills! I would love to see some of these old Mopars issued as new toolings. Chrysler had some delightfully quirky design trends back then. David G.

Very Cool! David G.

It was fun watching this all come together in the WIP but it's great to see the finished model. Fabulous work! David G.

Excellent photos of an excellent model! David G.

Spectacular Work! It could easily be mistaken for 1:1. David G.

Nice tight looking build. David G.

Great use of an otherwise castoff part! David G.

Excellent detail work in the engine bay! I like the gold radiator tank, it gives the whole car a "Las Vegas" feel. David G.

What an awesome machine! Well Done! David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Thanks Chaz, I appreciate that. Repairs are already under way. David G.

Excellent work on the mods. The paint scheme and colors look right for the era. Sweet looking cabover! David G.

It's coming together nicely. David G.

Way too Cool! David G.

Thank you Carl, it's good to be back. Whether we inherit problems or create our own, it seems that we never really solve them. We just periodically trade them in for a new set. David G.

Hello Everybody! While most of the rest of the world was distracted with that sportsing event, I managed to get some bench time with the Ol' Lambo. Yeah, the Ol'd Lambo and I are kind of on that familiarity level where we have nicknames for each other. I'm not gonna tell what it calls me . Still focusing on the chin spoiler I'm to a point where just a little more sanding and filling should have it ready for paint. Before that, I'll need to make certain that the spoiler and fender flares meet in appealing way. To do that I need to permanently install the flares. For the most part, the installation went well enough. Not having any positive attachment points presented a bit of a challenge as did having a nearly final coat of paint on all of the parts. I did have a bit of a mishap though. While applying Tamiya cement to the right front flare some of it wicked under my thumb causing damage to the paint. Feeling the cement wicking under my thumb caused me to reflexive move it off the piece to prevent any further damage. This of course caused the flare to shift out of position causing additional paint damage as the flare dragged the cement across the body panel. It looks like paint was the only casualty. Hopefully the cement wasn't in contact long enough or in amounts sufficient enough to damage the plastic. In any case, this certainly isn't the worst incidental damage I've had to repair. As I say, "Model builders, we're problem solvers who create our own problems to solve!" As always, thanks for taking the time to look, and please feel free to comment. David G.

That came out great! The silver stripes work really well. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Crazy good work on the decals! The overall model looks great. David G.

Your airbrush work looks great! It took me quite a while just to learn how to lay down a good coat of paint and you're already doing custom masking. And quite well I might add. David G.