shoopdog Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 I started out building the drag version of this kit but by the time I finished painting the interior I decided it wasn't going to be an all out drag racer. So I ended up with a custom/drag/stock something or another. Possibly a train wreck? I followed the cut lines for the wheel wells and they look pretty silly up as high as they are on the 1/4 panels, wasn't happy with that. Paint is Tamiya TS-21 with a clear coat and I either painted or used a Sharpie for all the trim. Comments or criticism welcome.
1972coronet Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 I like it ! Looks like a period piece ; like it was built back in the 60's or 70's ( a compliment ) . I've got the same recently-reissued kit ; the moulded-in-Gold-Metallic version . It's on my "polished plastic" list . Keep up the great work !
Spex84 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 That's pretty cool! I agree that the color and silver trim (as opposed to bare metal foil) makes it look like an authentic 60s model. They didn't have pad-printed Blue Streak slicks back then of course I think the cut-out rear wheel arches and the raked stance give the car a distinctive personality.
shoopdog Posted May 11, 2018 Author Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks guys for the kind comments, all I could think of during final assembly was this...............
ewetwo Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Nice. I've been working on one but he chrome trim is a pain. Down for it's 3 repaint.
geetee66 Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 On 11/05/2018 at 3:04 PM, shoopdog said: Thanks guys for the kind comments, all I could think of during final assembly was this............... Both are cool! Yours looks nutty! Like a real wild geezer would drive. It's good to see the custom grille being used, too.
Dave Darby Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 I like it a lot. The only thing I would change is to add some period correct chrome or mag wheels. Very nice looking build.
shoopdog Posted May 15, 2018 Author Posted May 15, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 9:40 PM, slusher said: Super nice model! On 5/13/2018 at 9:54 AM, ewetwo said: Nice. I've been working on one but he chrome trim is a pain. Down for it's 3 repaint. On 5/13/2018 at 10:01 AM, geetee66 said: Yours looks nutty! Like a real wild geezer would drive. It's good to see the custom grille being used, too On 5/13/2018 at 2:11 PM, Dave Darby said: I like it a lot. The only thing I would change is to add some period correct chrome or mag wheels. Very nice looking build. I may try some different wheels. On 5/13/2018 at 5:42 PM, ATHU said: Great work!! 11 hours ago, vintagercr said: I think it looks cool with the radius wheel wells Thanks everybody!
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