Monogram '66 Malibu SS

[mustang1989]

This goes to show that it's the modeler and not all the detailing "stuff" and extras that make a great model. Can't get over just how freekin' good this build is man.

Edited March 20, 2022 by mustang1989

[Speedpro]

Was hoping to get this done a couple weeks ago but have been fighting the chrome on some of the parts. Ended up having to strip the parts in brake fluid to get the enamal paint off so they can be redone with the alclad. As it sits right now, I'v put as much together as I can.  Was working on the exhaust but had a hard time with fit and trying not to ruin the chrome finish.  Picked up some alclad aqua gloss clear to help save the finish when the parts are sprayed again. Here is a couple pics of where this build is stalled at............................. The exhaust that you see mounted has been removed to be redone.

 

 

 

Going to get the parts that will get the alclad done this week. Then I can finish this thing.

Speedpro

[Kit Karson]

3 hours ago, Speedpro said:

Was hoping to get this done a couple weeks ago but have been fighting the chrome on some of the parts. Ended up having to strip the parts in brake fluid to get the enamal paint off so they can be redone with the alclad. As it sits right now, I'v put as much together as I can.  Was working on the exhaust but had a hard time with fit and trying not to ruin the chrome finish.  Picked up some alclad aqua gloss clear to help save the finish when the parts are sprayed again. Here is a couple pics of where this build is stalled at............................. The exhaust that you see mounted has been removed to be redone.

 

 

 

Going to get the parts that will get the alclad done this week. Then I can finish this thing.

Speedpro

Over the top, Brother!  The previous comments are the absolute truth!!  It's not the model... it's the modeler!!! -KK

[mustang1989]

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[FLHCAHZ]

Looks great!  I wonder how you are going to fish that header in there.  I'm sure you know, but I wouldn't be able to.......

[NOBLNG]

Absolutely beautiful work Paul! I like all the chrome work you’ve done.?

[TransAmMike]

As a former '66 SS owner I'm lovin' the look. Great work Paul.

[chris chabre]

looks KILLER!

[Speedpro]

On 4/12/2022 at 5:18 AM, FLHCAHZ said:

Looks great!  I wonder how you are going to fish that header in there.  I'm sure you know, but I wouldn't be able to.......

Thanks Chaz, The RH header is giving me some fit issues. It's like the engine is too far back. Not sure if its something I caused or I missed while mocking things up. The drivers side had no problems.

On 4/12/2022 at 7:10 AM, NOBLNG said:

Absolutely beautiful work Paul! I like all the chrome work you’ve done.?

Thanks Greg, Doing the alclad has slowed things down but gives alot of life to the build. 

On 4/12/2022 at 6:07 PM, TransAmMike said:

As a former '66 SS owner I'm lovin' the look. Great work Paul.

I have a '66 SS that I'v had for 23 years now. It's marina blue with bright blue interior. I restored the car from top to bottom in 2000. Only things I didn't do myself is the paint(it was on the car when I got it), headliner and front end alignment. One day I might build a model of it.

On 4/13/2022 at 6:23 PM, chris chabre said:

looks KILLER!

Thanks Chris

[TransAmMike]

Gotta ask Paul. What paint are you using for the dark chrome look?    

[Speedpro]

57 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Gotta ask Paul. What paint are you using for the dark chrome look?    

I'm using alclad chrome ALC 107. Airbrush only. I thought this stuff would be bright looking chrome but it looks almost like black chrome. I think it's just me.  Been using it on another build I am working on and trying different spray settings to get more product down to make it to look brighter as there is a fine line before it turns silver. It's looking better every time I use it. I still have the front and rear bumpers plus the exhaust to spray again. Hopefully this will be the last time as I have done them 3 times already. 

[speedy5963]

This build is looking really good, great detail!

[TransAmMike]

1 hour ago, Speedpro said:

I'm using alclad chrome ALC 107. Airbrush only. I thought this stuff would be bright looking chrome but it looks almost like black chrome. I think it's just me.  Been using it on another build I am working on and trying different spray settings to get more product down to make it to look brighter as there is a fine line before it turns silver. It's looking better every time I use it. I still have the front and rear bumpers plus the exhaust to spray again. Hopefully this will be the last time as I have done them 3 times already. 

There are occasions where I would like the black chrome look. Never used Alclad. 

[Speedpro]

They make black chrome. You must use a gloss black base. Alclad has been such a great addition to my builds. Still figuring it out though.

[TransAmMike]

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1 hour ago, Speedpro said:

They make black chrome. You must use a gloss black base. Alclad has been such a great addition to my builds. Still figuring it out though.

Looking on Alclad's website the picture they show for the black it just looks like gloss black.

[KWT]

I must have missed this somewhere along the way... definitely looking killer. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I built this kit when I was a kid. Definitely did not look this good.