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That's a very attractive color, and Plowboy's is very close, and looks great. Another alternative is to go here and buy a 1 oz. bottle of the actual paint (Chrysler Tangerine Pearl): https://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/order-form.cgi

Just outstanding work!

Steven, the '66 box states a 425 engine, but you can change the induction system and air cleaner decal with parts box extras or aftermarket pieces to represent any of the available engines, since externally they appear the same, being based on the same block casting. The chassis is nicely done, but should be 2 scale inches too long for a '63, as I think they rode on a 117" wheelbase, whereas '66-'70 were on a 119" wheelbase. Easy enough modification, especially on a X-frame; just take it out of the center area, and shorten floor pan to match. If you want to see what's in the box, here's a nice video peek:

That is such a cool idea, and a thoughtful memorial to your friend. Well done!

Nice work on that kit, especially like your interior!

That chrome finish is a real budget friendly alternative, at least it appears so to me; very impressive finish! You already had me sold on the flake, it is SO 60s-early 70s custom perfect. The flakes appear scale correct for that "bass boat" look! Thanks for the report, Snake!

VERY stylish in red! My dad had one that was "T-bird Green", at least that's what he called it. Green inside and out, and felt like you were driving an aircraft carrier. Loved it. It was so much fun watching the creative process as this came together on the workbench, and the finished product exceeds all expectations, which were high! Can't wait 'til it's available!

Oh, this is NICE! Make it as nice as you can, the Revell parts are beautiful, and this straight body will display magnificently.

I got a Glitterbug that needs this!

Progressing nicely!

This one has just been SO much fun for me to watch!

Just funky enough to work! Needs miles-deep paint.

That flake paint is right on old-school Metalflake-looking; I dig it!

Just caught that these are already built, so so much for dry fitting! I'd carefully pry off the breather top and/or carb, separate the pieces and start sanding. You might dry a Dremel or other motor tool to thin the backside of the breather as well. Take your time, it can work just fine; the hood WILL close!

+1, this is a common hair-pulling issue in model cars, and a real peeve of many. I ran into the same issue with that very kit, and carefully filing the bottom and top surfaces of the carb(s) to a perfectly flat surface, as well as truing up the top of the intake a bit did the trick for me. It underscores the basic need to dry-fit before committing to glue! You may need to sand a bit on the breather, that area that's interfering with the hood represents a rubber seal that in real life touches the hood to guide cool air in from the scoops instead of hot air from under the hood. The fit should be close, but not tall enough to hold your hood open as you've found. Good luck!

Nice looking car! What color is that?

Had a smooth trading experience with philo426, easily trust to trade with anytime.

That sits better than about any build of that kit I've seen! Liking the color, kinda lukewarm on the wheels. Keep it going!

Ditto the good vibes and best wishes.

We could use a hoe improvement store around my hometown...?

Nice, clean build. Really like a quality build, regardless of subject.

Very classy looking Desoto; always thought this roof line was one of the most stylish of the '50s from any car maker.

Off to a great start! Keep it up...

Loving those old bike kits; never seen either of those! FWIW, I don't consider either post above to be threadjacking, since I already got the info I needed!

Holy smokes! The memories just come flooding back! THANK YOU, CASEY! Wow, I love this forum. What a body of knowledge we have here. Makes sense to me now that it was a Pyro kit! This one and the Aurora F9F Panther are among my earliest modelling memories. I can just smell the Testors glue and enamel thinner... Thank you again.