Can-Con Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Finally finished it.99% made from used parts with the cab from MPC, chassis ,engine and box from the '66 Revell stepside. Rear fenders and bumper from the AMT GMC stepside. Other assorted bits and pieces from the junk box.Paint is '69 Pontiac Limelight green poly from Scale Finishes. Marker light decals from the recent release of the AMT GMC Jimmy. 1
TarheelRick Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Might sweet step-side. Don't you just love it when a bunch of different kit parts come together and make a winner. Nice choice of colors also.
Tom Geiger Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Great results Steve! You really pulled it offered! The colors are so period typical too, we’ve all seen a truck in those colors. In fact my father’s 71 Belair was near that green.
espo Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 I enjoyed watching how you put this together. Beautiful finishes. Never understood why Revell or AMT never offered a kit just like this.
TooOld Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Very well done Steve , everything about it looks just right !
TransAmMike Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 Super nice Steve? I sure like how you tinted the top of the windshield. Whats your method??
Can-Con Posted June 15, 2021 Author Posted June 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Super nice Steve? I sure like how you tinted the top of the windshield. Whats your method?? Airbrush and a steady hand. ?
TransAmMike Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 Just now, Can-Con said: Airbrush and a steady hand. ? Looks great. I can't even get a whole window airbrushed to look good.
Can-Con Posted June 15, 2021 Author Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, TransAmMike said: Looks great. I can't even get a whole window airbrushed to look good. Trick is to clearcoat it afterward with acrylic clearcoat and polish it out same as you would the paint on the body.
TransAmMike Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Can-Con said: Trick is to clearcoat it afterward with acrylic clearcoat and polish it out same as you would the paint on the body. Is it the Tamiya transparent acrylic?
Can-Con Posted June 15, 2021 Author Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, TransAmMike said: Is it the Tamiya transparent acrylic? Yes, that's what I use.
TransAmMike Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 I do have the smoke...I'm gonna give it a try, thanks.
David G. Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 Beautiful work! Nice engine detail and the color looks perfect for that era. David G.
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