rastta Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 My wife got me this kit for Christmas. Was a nice kit, minimal flash and good detailing. Fit wasn't bad either. I tried to replicate the original to the best of my ability - but I can't guarantee that it's accurate. For the body - I used Testors Extreme Lacquer De Ja Blue for the body and interior, Pure Gold for the engine and axle and White Lightning for the roof. Pretty happy with the results for a rattle can, but I should have done an extra clear over the body. The 65 Riviera was a mixed bag as far as the kit went, it was the AMT kit. The odd thing was that the instructions didn't use the part numbers to assist with the build but rather numbered what pieces should go on in what order. Never seen that before. Considering it could be built one of three ways, it made it difficult to find some of the parts. I went for a stock build. Engine painted Duplicolor Alpine Green - which is a close match for the factory color. I painted the interior a two tone, white and black which I copied from a photo I found online. Body is Testors Black Metallic. The lack of detail on the underside made painting a challenge, but I'm pretty happy with the results. I decided not to chrome the trim on the body as I liked the solid one color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Couple of sharp models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Both are nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Two real nice builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Really nice looking, both of them! you definitely got a gloss on the black. Looks wet that Riv looks mean! I love it's front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks for all the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Both look real nice. You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Two really nice builds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/25/2019 at 11:24 AM, cobraman said: Couple of sharp models. Yes! I agree! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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