landman Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Opened this up. Hopefully I'll make something presentable out of it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Good kit! I built it long ago. The 8 lug wheels are crisp and accurate and the Tri Power carbs are realistic. Of all the full size Pontiac models that have the 421 engine, this one is the only one with the emblems provided. People will correctly point out that the body is too long and actually a reworked Bonneville body but we are lucky to have this kit available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 7:24 AM, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Robert! They come from Revell's Sidewinder Dodge Concept Truck kit. I'm told they are the same size as the Prowler's rolling stock, but the flame thread pattern is unique to this kit. The real concept truck had those, so they replicated them in the kit. That kit also has a Viper engine, and a very detailed custom frame and suspensions, and a cool interior. So, a trove of parts perfect for mashups! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 This is a kit I never built but always wanted too. I will be watching… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 9 hours ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: Good kit! I built it long ago. The 8 lug wheels are crisp and accurate and the Tri Power carbs are realistic. Of all the full size Pontiac models that have the 421 engine, this one is the only one with the emblems provided. People will correctly point out that the body is too long and actually a reworked Bonneville body but we are lucky to have this kit available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 The body can be shortened , or use the Grand Prix body as a base. The 2+2 interior is very nice and unique compared to the Bonneville. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Looking good Pat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 I have it painted. The lower belt chrome trim isn't well defined on the model. Might be a challenge to foil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I will be eager to watch your build. I have this and I have Sean Carpenter's convertible with the correct wheelbase but have never built either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Completed the dash today. the interior will be pearl white with black carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Built mine 15 years ago and it's still one of my favorites. Yours looks awesome. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, landman said: Completed the dash today. the interior will be pearl white with black carpets. Nice dash detailing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 your off to a great start. love Pontiac's big or small 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 I know you have plans already, but that red car is just a big ol' piece of CANDY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 4 hours ago, bisc63 said: I know you have plans already, but that red car is just a big ol' piece of CANDY! I sure does. Initially I was hoping to replicate a red Parisienne Custom Sport someone had in the village I grew up in. But the Custom Sport was Bonneville with a Grand-Prix grill, so it wouldn't even have looked the same. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Completed the interior. things take longer now with the yardwork, the drinks by the Bay, the bike ridesand all the other chores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Everything looks great so far! Nice detail on the dash. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I like how your interior and chassis has come together. You had mentioned a bright red color, and that would look great. I'm going to build one starting in a couple of weeks and use the one year only Evening Orchid color but with a black interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 2 hours ago, espo said: I like how your interior and chassis has come together. You had mentioned a bright red color, and that would look great. I'm going to build one starting in a couple of weeks and use the one year only Evening Orchid color but with a black interior. This one will be a darkish Navy blue. It'll likely look darker and less gray with clear on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 I have started with the foiling. My foil appears to have exceeded its useful life, it doesn't stick very well and tears easily. I ended up using the chrome pen for some of it. The strip along the lower body molding would work well with line-o-tape pinstriping tape except it vanished in the move somehow.So I am going to park this until I get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Nice color, it's all coming along quite well. Love the diorama too. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Looking good! Sweet dashboard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 The new foil that sticks is out. Anything lost in a move reappears when you buy a new one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Following. I have both this kit and the Grand Prix. I want to do a front clip swap. 2+2 front with GP rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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