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Not sure Jeff. I found it on Ebay. The seller had said in the description, that it had been molded to represent his 1:1 race car.

Thanks for the replies...everyone. After looking online at some pictures, I came across a 61 that looks like it has a gunmetal, or silver leaf exterior, and a nice red and white interior. I might go that route, and paint the rear part of the side molding red as well. Just got the body pieces, and engine pieces in primer. Most likely will get some color on them tomorrow.

I want to start on this Impala, that I bought without a box, or tires. Also got my hands on a resin chassis too. I want this car to have a totally factory look, except for the pro street rubber. No roll bars, hood scoops, or anything like that. I also want to paint it something light. I have some Tamiya TS-41 Coral Blue. Was this an original color for a 61? If not...I guess its close enough.

Here is a car I just finished this morning. It was an out of the box build, except for the distributor, wires and coil. This one has sat around for about nine months, as I would just do a little here, and there to get it done. Thanks for looking.......

Arrived today!!! Couple days shy of a month though. Thanks for all of the replies.

Thanks for the replies everyone. After all your posts...I'm sure the epoxy will show.

This is the response I got from the first email I sent several days ago, and the one I sent today.... Thank you for your email. We have received your request and one of our support staff will contact you shortly. *Due to high volume of emails accumulated during Chinese New Year holiday, your emails will be answered within 3-7 days. We appreciate your patience during this demanding time. Please feel free to contact us via Live Chat or by Phone for urgent requests* The only thing is, they never replied to the first one. I guess "IF" I get the order, I will not be ordering from them again.

Thanks for the replies. My order is shipped, and the web page is "USA location". I have an order #...but no tracking #. I tried to call them, but no answer, also emailed twice. It seems they are from all over the globe. I guess I will wait a few more days, then try calling, and emailing them again.

Just wondering if anyone has dealt with them? I ordered some epoxy from them in mid Feb. Got an email saying it was shipped, like two weeks ago. Oh...BTW, they seem to not answer emails either. Wondering if I got burnt?

Added some detail to the 421. I added some aluminum breathers from Pro Tech, and some MAD wires, and some velocity stacks. Still have to paint the trans though. I also got some color on the body too. You have to excuse my pics as my camera is not the best. Painted with Tamiya deep Metallic Blue # TS-53. This color is the best gloss I painted thus far. I will not be clearing the GTO. I plan on starting the BMF in the morning. Also got the interior almost finished. Still have to touch up on the wood grain dash insert, and gauges, and flock the floor, before it is finished.

I love Nissans. Even before the Datsun merge. I had three, and currently own an 07 Maxima. I can not believe the details on a kit so small....nice job!!

Very nice build!! I'm glad you posted the 1:1 car as well. I just love those old nostalgic big race cars.

That car is SICK!!!!You hit it good with that color. I wish I had your scratch building skills!! I especially like your details, like the color on the headers from the heat. Are the black window frames done with decals, or free hand?

I really gotta stop starting like 5 kits, and just do one at a time from here on out. I do have a 55 Chev Pro Street, that is almost done, that I lost interest in. A 62 Impala Pro Street, that needs some work, and a 62 Catalina, that just needs foiling. I want to do the foiling on the Poncho on a really good day. So here is the 65 GTO I want to get to first. I plan on painting the car a blue metallic, with white seats, white door panels, and black steering wheel and dash, with the wood grain insert, and flocked carpet. It has a bit of Pro Street look to it, without being tubbed. I added a spare 421 SD engine I got out of my parts bin.

Thanks for the replies guys!!! Thanks for the tip Brett, it does look more realistic now. As for the wheels, I think I got them off Ebay. I do not know what kit they were from though. And the color is Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red. I used Tamiya gray surface primer, probably should try the white primer with this paint on some old styrene, to see how it would look.

That's a beautiful color....I see why it inspired you. Are you planning to go with the wheels, (or something like them), that are on the car? I wish I can say that, "I'm doing something I rarely do; start working on my next project". It seems I always have 2 or 3 going on at once. I get a little bored, and start the next one. I promised myself I gotta get these few done, before I even THINK of starting another one.

I came across this old, built, AMT 64 Galaxie Hardtop, the one with the operating lights. I do have a real nice, original un built kit, with the working lights, that I plan on holding on to. So this was the one I was going to play with. The only thing was, this one was a glue bomb. I got it cheap, and stripped it down, and cleaned all the old glue off of it. I got the glass, bumpers, and grill, from the Pro Shop 64 kit, and the engine came from the 64 Modified Stocker kit, as the engine that came with it was not useable. There is embossing powder on the floor. the seats are from a 67 Chevelle. The rims and tires are from my parts bin, and the hood is a resin piece. The front axle I had to make, so I could use the rims. The only thing I really thought that could be done better...was the paint. I really got to get one of those polishing kits, and start practicing. This is only my 4th BMF job as well. Any comments, and pointers are appreciated.....

Those exhaust pipes look KILLER!!!! Can't wait to see this one done....looks great in primer BTW!

Engine details are SUPER SWEET!!! Looks great....AND ITS BLACK!!! Nice build.

Very Nice Indeed!!!!!!!Paint is second to none...IMHO. Killer Chassis. Can you tell me how you made the silver frame stand out? Did you mask, or free hand?

Wow...no engine?...no suspension?...bottom line, its STILL one of the nicest builds...IMHO.

IIRC Boyd's True Blue Pearl #52906 is the correct color for Platts car. That is the nicest paint and polish jobs I have seen....NICE!!! Any engine pics????

No Matt, you're safe, it's in the Wilkes Barre area.

I went down to the local Hobby/Train shop today, to pick up some Zap CA glue, and a few other things, and there was a big sign on the door..."CLOSED OUT OF BUSINESS"! I spoke with the owner fairly recently on the phone, as I placed an ordered for some ModelMaster Hemi Orange Lacquer. I thought it was a bit weird that he never called me when it was in...as he has in the past. I am kind of bummed out about this. This place was really cool. He carried a lot of good stuff, like Detail Master, Tamiya, Testors, Zap, and Evergreen, just to name a few. I always looked forward to stopping by...usually on my way home from work. I will miss the store.

When ever a new rule comes into play on the drag strip, sadly, some one either died, or was seriously injured, to have the rule made. The NHRA rulebook requires any car capable of 150 mph, needs a chute. Not sure of the E.T though, as its been a few years since I raced.