om617 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Bough this cheap on a local add. Had some issues as sanded away detail and trim here and there and one wheelarch on the rear was a complete mess,including the obligatory wrecked windsheild frame. The color is meant to look like Dublin Green,popular among many GM models. I thought it look better with the green top and green boot over white,as the interior are. The boot that follow the car did not fit at all,so i used one from the AMT 62 Impala (new tool) parts car. I also used the steeringwheel from this kit with the Buick colum,the Modelhaus wheel was way to thick imo. I will touch up some painting in the engine compartment and try add clear glass on the top and i calling it done. Replacement parts are the hood and ornament. Here are some pictures,thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Very Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Very, very nice save Tommy! That is definitely one you don't see very often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Wow! Awesome, and that's a word I never use! I love the colors and everything else. Beautiful model. I wish cars still looked like this today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Clean as a whistle! Excellent! Gotta love those '61 GM wingless jets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Very nice job Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 This is a real beauty. Reminds me of the annual hardtop I had back in '61, I painted it candy red without an undercoat. Oh well, it was a learning curve; think I put it into a pan of boiling water and sort of wrecked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Very nice model of a rare subject! Good work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I really like your colour choices! Very cool car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaBrown Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Very Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Super sweet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wow thats nice Tommy, colour suits it very well, and some very tidy foilwork too, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Very nice build Tommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Great looking car, not a fan of the colour but man did you ever do a great job on the finish. Fantastic BMF work, love the work on the seats! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 beautiful build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Cool- very nice color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I love it Tommy! 1961 was a great year, especially for GM. The color is terrific! I do have a couple of questions though. First, what kit did the up top come from? I know the AMT '61 Buick kit came with that dopey "half top" instead of a proper up top. It fits pretty well. Second, I'm a little baffled by the firewall. It looks nothing like the firewall that came with my '61. It doesn't really even look like a firewall. I don't even see a master cylinder. Not trying to be critical. I'm just curious where it came from. Overall, it's a very pretty Buick!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 That's a real beauty, great save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks all for the feedback.Steve: The top i think it from a 63 or 64 Impala annual if i remember right.Yeah it looks a lot diffrent,and to be honest i have no idea,it follow the kit wheni purchased it. Might have to source down a orignal firewall. Btw your 61 lookamazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Might have to source down a orignal firewall.I don't think I'd go through all that hassle.I was only wondering.with that strange looking "grille" on the drivers side, I thought it almost looked like it could be a dash board out of something. Just thought it would be interesting to find out what the source was.Regardless, it's a great looking model!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Absolutely Gorgeous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Beautiful car !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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