1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AMT Kit...1st build in over 20 years

[jasoncardenas21]

Well, I'll just say this. I haven't done a model in over 20 years and thanks in advance to all of the users on this forum. I've gotten so much information and tips from you guys. A few weeks back my co-worker tells me that he has 4 models still brand new that have been sitting in his basement for many years. He said we would draw out of a hat and have a contest, so of course I was game. I drew the AMT Chevy Monte Carlo and ran with it. What a fun project and I am definitely looking forward to getting back into this hobby.

First use of foil ever. I actually used the foil tape that you can get at a hardware store to tape pipes. I live in a town of 3000 and have to make due with what options I have.

Interior

Engine Top...Not happy with the wires and distributor. Used a paperclip for the distributor post and heat shrink

Engine Bottom

First attempt at a vinyl roof. Used 1 1/2" masking tape, painted white then cut with x-acto

Racing stripes cut by me

Did some customization so I could fit some wheels, tires and disc brakes up front that I had from a Tamiya 911 kit from years ago that half was missing anyways

Here's the completed car. 

Once again, thanks for all your help. Already looking forward to the next one. All feedback and comments are welcome.

Edited November 13, 2015 by jasoncardenas21

[slusher]

Great looking build..

[Mr Stock]

Thats a good looking model Jason, just a couple of things and please take this is as constructive. watch out for those seam lines on the bottom of the transmission and bell housing, a quick swipe with a sanding stick takes care of those and the ignition wires are a bit overscale, but I appreciate you were probably working with what you have to hand.

All that aside if you havent built a model for 20 years the thats a nice peice of work.

[jasoncardenas21]

I will definitely take it as more helpful information gathered from this site. Honestly, the wires are something that I truly don't like but I can live with it as a learning experience. I told my son they looked like garden hoses. I'm heading out of town this weekend, so I'll hit up a Hobby Lobby or something to get better supplies. Thanks again.

Edited November 13, 2015 by jasoncardenas21

[Geno]

Looks pretty darn good for your first build in 20 yrs. I just got back into building a couple years ago when DM & FM quit making diecast. I'm building to add stuff to my collection I wouldn't be able to get otherwise. This was my first build after 25+ years of being out of it so keep at it, it's only up from here lol.  

 

[bbowser]

Nice work on that interior.  I owned a 1:1 1971 Monte and you pretty well nailed it.

[Tom Geiger]

NIce work for your first model in 20 years!  And you did a decent job with the foil considering what it is!   

[jasoncardenas21]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Looking forward to my next kit purchase tomorrow. Who knows what it will be.