1983 Hurst Oldsmobile Cutlass - Update

[RandyB.]

Started this kit about a week ago. Been mainly working on the body although I do have the other parts of the kit painted and waiting to be assembled. Took two days to do the decals and a half of a day to do the BMF. Body is primed in Tamiya gray primer and painted in Tamiya TS-14 Black and TS-76 Mica Silver with a generous coat of Testors Wet Look clear. Tire decals from Fireball Modelworks. Back bumper is taped on so I could align the decals. Front bumper is glued on.

 

Edited March 28, 2017 by RandyB.

[microwheel]

Woa Niiiiceee Paint Job.

[mrmike]

Looks great so far!  I have this kit as well, Randy and I am thinking of getting the Model Car Garage P/E set and building an 1984 version with the reversed paint scheme.  

[mod3l Lover]

   She looks spectacular, that's for sure!!

       David S.

[Davewilly]

looks great! nice decal work!

[Ron Hamilton]

Lookin' Good!!!!

[JerseyRed]

Very cool!

[RandyB.]

Thanks guys!. Finished up the interior tonight. Engine and chassis still to go.

 

[DumpyDan]

Man that's nice work Randy

[charger74]

Thats going to be gorgeous 

[PARTSMARTY]

That is fantastic !!!

[espo]

Beautiful looking build. I really like the way you detailed the dash. I have always liked this GM body style and owned an '86 Monte Carlo SS for many years. What are your thoughts on the chassis ?? Thinking about maybe using this kit for a basis for something else.

[mikemodeler]

Looking good so far, should be a beauty when done!

[Jonathan]

That's a real beauty.  Sure takes me back ...

[RandyB.]

Beautiful looking build. I really like the way you detailed the dash. I have always liked this GM body style and owned an '86 Monte Carlo SS for many years. What are your thoughts on the chassis ?? Thinking about maybe using this kit for a basis for something else.

Thanks everyone. David, haven't got to the chassis yet.

[espo]

Thanks everyone. David, haven't got to the chassis yet.

Just got back from "town". My wife got a 60% coupon from Michaels so I picked up the Olds. I'm going to use the chassis under my next El Camino build. The best part of the old AMT El Camino with the Monte Carlo front end is the body. The chassis leaves a lot to be desired and the engine isn't much better.  

[RandyB.]

I used my Molotow Chrome pen to do the exhaust tips. Not much done today other than a little work on the engine and installing the interior into the body.

 

[Merkur XR4Ti]

That is stunning work. It really looks like the cars I saw as a kid in the mid-80s.

[espo]

Body and interior look outstanding. You might want to check the bottom of the gas tank unless the Revell logo is ok with you.  

[RandyB.]

Thanks guys! I think I got the stance just about right. Few more things to button up and then I will post the finished pics here. More to come.

Edited March 28, 2017 by RandyB.

[kelson]

Excellent work so far

[crowe-t]

Very nice job Randy!  The detailing on the dash board and the paint look great!

BTW how durable is the liquid chrome in the Molotow Chrome pen?

Can clear coat be applied over the liquid chrome or will that dull the effect?

  

[RandyB.]

Very nice job Randy!  The detailing on the dash board and the paint look great!

BTW how durable is the liquid chrome in the Molotow Chrome pen?

Can clear coat be applied over the liquid chrome or will that dull the effect?

  

Thanks everyone! Michael the chrome pen is excellent as long as you don't touch it with your fingers...even after it's dry as well. Otherwise it holds up good. Never tried clear coating over it though. Some have and say it holds its chrome look.

[KWT]

Looks awesome... been following along. I'm blown away how real it looks.

Been trying to decide on what I wanna start off with this year, this may have just given me the inspiration I needed. How is it as a kit? Go together well? And pros and cons?

[gearhedjon]

Randy where did you pick up the chrome pen? Thanks, John