johnny rocket Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) This is my first post as i have newly discovered modeling and this is my first build since 1980 and I was only 10 years old at that time. So be honest as i want to improve my skills but easy on me as I am so new to building model kits. My first attempt is a 1971 chevelle that I helped build, travel with and pit crew for many years. I literally grew up on the fender of this tribute replica of my uncles chevelle Unpredictable. I purchased the kit at a local model show and it was on, the hunt for the right scoop and decals to make this replica. I will let the process pics tell the story and I can’t wait to move on to my dads drag car for my next project. Hopefully with your input each one will get better. The kid with the blond hair... that’s me. Edited March 11, 2020 by johnny rocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I like it... looks good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Nice model! BTW: the real car shown is a '71...or at least it has a '71 grill and turn signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Nice work and cool old pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Very interesting project! Just out of curiosity, did you pay $155 for the kit, or am I misunderstanding something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokar124 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Fantastic job! Can you tell us how you reproduced the "Unpredictable" graphics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny rocket Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Thanks everyone for the compliments, I did not pay $155 and the decals were made by bedlam creations from a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, johnny rocket said: I did not pay $155 Glad to hear that! That kit has been reissued and is commonly available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 4 hours ago, johnny rocket said: Thanks everyone for the compliments, I did not pay $155 and the decals were made by bedlam creations from a picture. Are they reasonable for decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny rocket Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Scott8950 said: Are they reasonable for decals? i forget what the setup fee was as I ordered them a while ago but I just bought another set and they were $13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Awesome thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Cool idea. While I have no real cars to model from my own past, I do have at least two cars to do as tributes to two of my favorite car models from my youth, both of which are unfortunately long gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Good start. Nice decals. I will be interested in how you are going to change the grill and signal lights to look like a '71. I need to build one of these myself out of a '72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Very cool! Makes me miss my 71 Malibu! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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