Tory Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I finally got around to photographing the pair of 1965 GTOs I built back over the winter. They were built for my model car clubs "Showroom Stock" Contest and were meant to be entered as a pair, sort of a his and hers thing. Unfortunately I wasn't aware that the rules state only one model may be entered and so I had to pick one. I went with the convertible and it didn't win, but was very well liked anyhow. The Convertible was built from an original AMT 3 in 1 kit from 1965. The hardtop was from a later reissue of that same kit. Since the kit was designed to be built either as a convertible or hardtop, the top was a separate part that needs to be glued on and blended into the body, no small task as the fit is marginal at best. I decided to finish them in a very unusual color offered in 1965 called Iris Mist. Since they were to be displayed as a pair I painted them both the same color, I gave the hardtop a black interior and the convertible a white interior. I also gave the convertible white wall tires, while the hardtop got classic red lines. Thanks for looking! Tory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Very nice builds. Now you just need to build a Post-Coupe car to have the trifecta Edited September 24, 2015 by Taxdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice pair, great foil work. Perfect color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Fantastic looking models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Very nice builds Tony, and Chevrolet called that color Evening Orchid back in '65. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What a Great looking pair of Goats! Thank You for shareing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 That's a beautiful pair of GTO'S.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 fantastic, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Beautiful models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Love both of them! The color too! Iris Mist is a really beautiful color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Beautiful!...both of them, very clean and the interior and foil work is very well done. I built one of these as a convertible a couple of years back, and really enjoyed it, despite its age the kit still builds up pretty nice.What wheels have you used is it the Revell 66 wheels ?, they look so much better then the kit stock ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 These are both beautifully done! The paint and interior detail - but everything about them is outstanding. Great job on the daunting task of getting that hardtop on, too.I've got a 64 Lemans in the works and hope it turns out half as nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Both are beautiful, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Really nice job on both cars. I have a question on the dash detail, are these photoetch guages etc, or hand painted. If photoetch, where did you get them, great job on them.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Excellent job, perfect color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Fantastic pair of Goats in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not only outstanding builds, but awesome photos for all of us to enjoy! Well done sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I agree with the previous - outstanding builds and photography is beautiful too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The convertible looks like an original '65 AMT annual and the hardtop an ERTL reissue?Great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Beautiful!...both of them, very clean and the interior and foil work is very well done. I built one of these as a convertible a couple of years back, and really enjoyed it, despite its age the kit still builds up pretty nice.What wheels have you used is it the Revell 66 wheels ?, they look so much better then the kit stock ones.Thanks glad you like it!The wheels are the AMT Rally I parts included in the kit. They are actually very nice if you take the time to paint them carefully. I painted the steel wheel areas Tamiya flat aluminum and the centers and slots with a Testors flat black wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Really nice job on both cars. I have a question on the dash detail, are these photoetch guages etc, or hand painted. If photoetch, where did you get them, great job on them.ThanksThanks!The gauges are hand painted. I primed the dash with Tamiya flat white primer. After giving it ample time to dry I did a Testors flat black wash. When that was good and dry, I took a tiny piece of 600 Wet or Dry sandpaper and lightly sanded the high spots until the white base coat showed through nicely. I did some touch up with the flat black and then when it had time to dry I cut tiny circles of masking tape and masked of the bezels. I then airbrushed on the Brown acrylic wood color. That received a dark brown wash as well to give it a more "wood" look. When all of this was done and the gauge masks were removed I lightly sanded the bezels to bring out the white edges, which from a distance in in photos look like chrome. It's a lot of work but I think the results speak for themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 The convertible looks like an original '65 AMT annual and the hardtop an ERTL reissue?Great color.Exactly! And there are tiny differences between them, the original is a lot cleaner, specially the raised lettering on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I like 'em! I love that color, especially with white interior like on the convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Excellent Work! I like the color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Your hard work on the gauges really shows. Maybe a little more than my skill level, but now I know how to proceed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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