Slotto Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDean58 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Really good for a problem child! Great color and it turned out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very clean, very sharp! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I love these big boats. Glad you were able to finally tame the beast. The color, big wheels and stance look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Wicked stance and I love the color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Nice build, man. Really nice! It looks well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Thanks everybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Great looking color combination. I like the low stance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Cool build Steve, my pops had a '65 Bonneville this color when IÂ was around 10. Loved that big ol' boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Generally not a fan of such big hoops, but these look nice ?! Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroMarty Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Lovin' this!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Thanks gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Great cruiser, always liked the lines of that body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Great looking classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 You did a great job rescuing this project! Stance, wheels, color.. everything looks just nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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