'65 Grand Prix

[Slotto]

I picked this one up at Hobby Lobby on the cheap. My original plan was to build this with opening doors. I cut off the doors and it began to look really cool. Then the passenger side rocker broke then the passenger side a pillar broke. Then began issues with the paint. I had a 2 tone paint job. Tan on the top and this red on the bottom. Everything looked great until the red began to crack up over the passenger side rear quarter. Frustrated, I put it on the shelf...for 3 years. I then stripped the paint and ditched the 2 tone idea. I layed a decent base coat then came the clear. Along comes orange peel. UGH!!! I just wanted it done already. I struggled and did the best I could with the rest.

Thanks for looking.

[RDean58]

Really good for a problem child! Great color and it turned out really well.

[Snake45]

Very clean, very sharp! Well done and model on! 

[Rodent]

I have had a Tamiya kit on the "Shelf of Doom" since 1985 because of recurring paint issues. I think I have the technology to finally finish it now, lol. Congratulations on getting this one to the finish line!

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

I love these big boats. Glad you were able to finally tame the beast. The color, big wheels and stance look really good.

[Bills72sj]

Wicked stance and I love the color.

[doorsovdoon]

Nice build, man. Really nice! It looks well worth the effort.

[Slotto]

Thanks everybody

[espo]

Great looking color combination. I like the low stance . 

[Geno]

Cool build Steve, my pops had a '65 Bonneville this color when I was around 10. Loved that big ol' boat.

[hedotwo]

Generally not a fan of such big hoops, but these look nice ?!  Great build!

[NitroMarty]

Lovin' this!!!!!

[Slotto]

Thanks gang

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Great cruiser, always liked the lines of that body.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[slusher]

Great looking classic!

[Koellefornia Kid]

You did a great job rescuing this project! Stance, wheels, color.. everything looks just nice!

[Slotto]

Thanks folks