pack rat Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Finally finished one of my on-going projects.....well, almost....I haven't installed an exhaust system yet. A really sad-looking AMT '68 Galaxy built-up I picked up a few years ago. Brush-painted, with a (black cloth tape?) vinyl top and completely worn-out chrome, among other issues. Basically box-stock, after I addressed the one accuracy glitch that has always bugged me on these kits; the too-large wheel openings on the body...accomplished by adding a 1-2mm thick section of plastic around the openings. I decanted and mixed some Tamiya paint to come up with something close to Gulfstream Aqua ( looks more blue-ish in my pics). Not perfect, but I'm glad to get it off the bench. 10 1
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Wow!! That's just sweet! Really terrific work right there! Steve
BeakDoc Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 That is a razor sharp resto job! I always liked the look of the ‘68. Past due for a re-pop if ya ask me.
Bucky Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Looks great! I like the blue. This is one of "Holy Grail" models. Well done on the re-build!
bbowser Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Great save, really well done paint and foil work.
Elmer Fudd Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 That is exceedingly cool! You can see where you restored the wheelhouse moldings - SUPERB! A very cool kit that will never be seen again!
Can-Con Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Great save Mike. Always wonderful to see another old forgotten build brought back to life ???
Snake45 Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Wow!! That's just sweet! Really terrific work right there! Steve 16 minutes ago, Can-Con said: Great save Mike. Always wonderful to see another old forgotten build brought back to life ??? Very high praise from these sources! And you can add mine as well for what it's worth. Well done and model on!
Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Beautiful, beautiful work. Great save.
Plowboy Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Really nice restoration! The color is perfect for it! One thing that jumped out at me is the shape of the vent windows. They should come to a point at the top instead of squared off like they are. Easy fix. Nice work fixing the wheel openings. A very noticeable improvement!
Spottedlaurel Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 What a fantastic job you've done here. The before pic makes it look like a tired clunker that's been dragged out of a barn. The finished result is excellent, great colour choice too. I was admiring a couple of 1:1 '68 LTDs of similar vintage at a show just recently, they're great-looking things with the transitional styling between the clean '60s look and heavier appearance of the 1970s models. Your build showcases that perfectly.
Bills72sj Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Very nice. I wouldn't mind have one of these.
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Beautiful restoration and stunning colour! Good job correcting the wheel arches.
unclescott58 Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Beautiful job, bring a classic back from dead. I love it.
rickcaps55 Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 10 hours ago, pack rat said: Finally finished one of my on-going projects.....well, almost....I haven't installed an exhaust system yet. A really sad-looking AMT '68 Galaxy built-up I picked up a few years ago. Brush-painted, with a (black cloth tape?) vinyl top and completely worn-out chrome, among other issues. Basically box-stock, after I addressed the one accuracy glitch that has always bugged me on these kits; the too-large wheel openings on the body...accomplished by adding a 1-2mm thick section of plastic around the openings. I decanted and mixed some Tamiya paint to come up with something close to Gulfstream Aqua ( looks more blue-ish in my pics). Not perfect, but I'm glad to get it off the bench. Awesome save i have one sitting in a box for 8 years now it's in bad shape but if it turns out half as good as yours i will be very happy funny i was going with a med blue to.
Classicgas Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 12 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Wow!! That's just sweet! Really terrific work right there! Steve X2!! Hard to believe that's the same kit.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 Fantastic job Mike! Great save of a beautiful and elegant Ford! This one could be a good candidate for the "Bring Out Your Dead" completion build. Well done sir!!!
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