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I actually expected less metal than that!

Looks ready to launch! Very nice build, I really need to pick up one or two of these.

Mission accomplished! That came out pretty impressive for such a time constraint. VERY cool color combo for a Monte.

Sometimes it takes people a while to find a thread, especially this time of year, when everyone's busy outside. I've loved following along, and didn't have anything but encouragement to offer. Your work is excellent! I'll definitely take some ideas from your build if I ever get around to mine. Well done!

The Cadillac engine from the AMT '59 El Camino has a nice set of ribbed valve covers on the chrome sprue with the Cadillac letters in the center. They would POP on your blue engine.

Well done, that's a beauty.

Hoping for some progress on this!

Excellent build, and the green interior is a surprise! Very tasteful combination. We don't see enough of this kit built.

Excellent craftsmanship as always, especially in making the paint look so weathered and worn. The old gal looks war-weary.

It's come a long way!

Looking good. That's one of my favorite golds, nice and bright and truly gold, instead of brownish/greenish/brassy look some golds take on.

Nice!

Very pretty 'vette!

SO clean in style and build! That's a beauty.

The guy that owned my '61 had the 394 out for a rebuild, and the shop folded and his engine just came up missing somehow. All the accessories (breather, pulleys, etc) are still in the trunk. Don't think mine, if I had it, would have liked regular...

Go to your kitchen, get some baking soda, use for carpet texture just like you would embossing powder. Works fine.

Yes, I've got to find one of those JoHans. Your '63 is just blowing me away; there's no viewing angle I don't like. That rear view has such wonderful lines. Those designers liked their job!

Wow, that '63 is one handsome ride. Now I have Olds envy! Mine has some typical lower body rust, but nothing catastrophic, worst is the left rear skeg, and that's an easy shape to deal with as far as making a patch panel. Interior, faded but complete and still sits well. LOVE those Olds dashes and steering wheels, and the over all design of the upholstery work. I will keep the interior close to these stock colors when I get around to it..

Two ENTIRELY different animals. The AMT 66 kits, both hardtop and convertible are just gorgeous. They are from AMT's 1990s renaissance period, and should be in every model builder's stash, especially the Olds fans! Go get one right now, I'll wait here...

I see a big part of the problem there: the "roll" at he front of the hood is too far back from the front edge, and this is what makes the front look too tall. The angled planes at the front of the hood are rendered longer (not really taller) because they extend back too far. This can be fixed with putty and files, I think. Thanks for the excellent comparison pics; this is great reference material. I have a couple of these myself, and am a big fan of the body style. Tweaking the bumper/ grille assembly upwards a millimeter or so couldn't hurt, as well as refining the bumper ends, which are goofy.

That's a beauty, especially that blue interior! This one scores extra points with me for being an early 60s Olds 88. I recently picked up an actual 1961 88 4-door hardtop as a long term project; maybe this winter or next summer. No engine or tranny, so definitely going to be a resto-mod kind of project.

Nice looking 'bird! Looks great in red with white interior.

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Very nice. I like the finishes. That has what I'd call scale gloss; not too syrupy, thick, and overly shiny. Just right! "Laguna" color is nice for an old rod. You should also check out "Caribbean" from the same maker; similar color but lighter, and maybe just a little more toward the green tint. Great for 2-toning Tri-5s and old rods!

Very cool! What a beautiful piece of box art.