gseeds Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Hi guys, I haven’t posted anything for a while so I grabbed a kit off the shelf and put her together, This is a Thumpeter 1960 Bonneville, A first for me to build a Thumpeter Kit , It went together pretty well , I bought this as a not complete kit, missing its interior door cards and the rear seat , not a big problem, I made new doors cards with a white diamond tuck pattern and made a complete rear seat cover , the rest of the build went pretty smooth, shaved doors, French antennas, lowered and riding on a set of Pegasus Astro Supremes plus a pearl white base color with a candy teal fade and silver metal flake top give it a cool 1960’s vibe . All in all it’s a good kit and builds into a pretty decent look model, thanks for looking ! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Beautifully done big Pontiac Gary. I really like that paint job!!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Looks really nice, I always liked this style of custom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 That's really pretty. But damm...just when I thought I had all the American cars I needed... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Another one of your beautiful paint jobs ! Sweet ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I don't usually go for this style but that is outstanding! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Your stuff is always so cool Gary, another great looking build ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 55 minutes ago, bigdrag1 said: Your stuff is always so cool Gary, another great looking build ! Thanks , been awhile since I’ve built anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Humble Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Pretty build, Gary. Looks like just what I'd have wanted to drive in high school, tho I had a '55 Chevy Delray post with all the old-school goodies, including full pinstriping by 'Coop.' I'll post a pic of my '60 AMT Bonne with what I always thought it needed, a '61 divided grille hood, from an old promo. It was my first try at PE details, and... well, lots of good left-overs! I got to go to the '60 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics in a new '60 Bonneville 'Vista' (four-door HT), and when the dad driving got sleepy at nine PM (on a snowy mtn road!) I almost got my first chance to drive one. Of course, I was only 15! Really liked the style; much better than other GM divisions with the same body base, I thought. Shame they lost the divided grille after debuting it so effectively in '59 -- which was cursed with a bizarre collection of over-decorations! Do-overs? I M Humble O... Wick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Very nicely done Gary! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Very nice model and a great color choice. Sure brings back some memories; those 1:1 cars were huge compared with what we drive today. Well done! 👍 Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) I’ll certainly agree that it builds into a pretty decent looking model! Well done.👍 How did you do the diamond tuck? Edited January 19, 2023 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Beautiful paint finish and the style reminds me of how a lot of guys were building the 1:1 1960 Pontiacs in the early and mid '60's. The rear seat cover idea was often done as well. All of the finishes look great, and this build is like a flash back to that time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Very nice work Gary! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 That is absolutely gorgeous. The paint fade looks great as does the metallic roof. Look forward to seeing more of your work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 20 hours ago, gseeds said: builds into a pretty decent look model Definitely does that , excellent job Gary ! Great to see your work again . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Humble Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 One think about some modern metallic paints; in small-scale the look like metalflake! I scored lots working in retirement for a PPG auto paint store! A gallon of Hemi orange, anyone? We usually sold it half-price, but employees could just take it home! I've only had trouble with 1:1 paint once on kits, and the epoxy primers work fine, make good sealers on styrene -- for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Nicely done. Cool paint work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Looking gorgeous Gary! You gonna bring that to Spartanburg? I hope to make it there myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, Dave Darby said: Looking gorgeous Gary! You gonna bring that to Spartanburg? I hope to make it there myself. Yep I’m going to it and a couple others, hope to see ya there Dave ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I absolutely love that style! Very nice 60s cruiser! Great work on the diamond tuck, the fade and the sparkling roof! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 That's a nice looking Pontiac. Just love those colors. Nice stance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Absolutely gorgeous paint and detail! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Another awesome build Gary, beautiful paint! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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