Tcoat Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 OK I swore I was going to keep this one out of box but I MUST dig up a mirror for it! I lost sleep thinking about that blank drivers door.
Tcoat Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Very nice restoration Tony.? Not really a restoration. This is the recent(ish) release of the AMT kit that used the old promo molds. It is also the same kit found in the new (again ish) combo.
Tcoat Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Zippi said: That turned out pretty nice. Love the red. Unfortunately no matter how much I play with the lighting the red does not come out right on the screen. You can sort of tell the difference by the contrast between the interior which is a true red and the body which is almost an orange.
ewetwo Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 Love those 1964 Galaxies. Here's a pic of a replica of the one I owned when I was 19.
Tcoat Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 39 minutes ago, ewetwo said: Love those 1964 Galaxies. Here's a pic of a replica of the one I owned when I was 19. I went looking for one for my first car in ‘75 but all I found were junk by then. Ended up with the 64 Impala SS convertible instead. Still all red though.
ewetwo Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tcoat said: I went looking for one for my first car in ‘75 but all I found were junk by then. Ended up with the 64 Impala SS convertible instead. Still all red though. I had a red 1964 chevy impala also but mine was a 2 dr ht.. Edited February 3, 2023 by ewetwo
drodg Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 Love that picture of the Galaxie in the snow. Thanks
s10chevypu Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 Nice looking model there Tcoat, Good Job. Joseph B
Tcoat Posted February 6, 2023 Author Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, drodg said: Love that picture of the Galaxie in the snow. Thanks That is a picture of my grandfathers actual car. I dug through hundreds of photos and that was literally the only one. I expected more since that car was like a child to him! Most of the existing pictures of may parents cars also involve snow. Obviously pictures of cars in the snow runs in the family and I continue the tradition! Edited February 6, 2023 by Tcoat 1
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Just super. Beautiful big Ford fastback. I was 13 when they came out. Do the emblems on your model say 390 or 427? 1
Tcoat Posted February 7, 2023 Author Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: Just super. Beautiful big Ford fastback. I was 13 when they came out. Do the emblems on your model say 390 or 427? They say 390 which is much more realistic than one of the 50 427 ones built.
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Tcoat said: They say 390 which is much more realistic than one of the 50 427 ones built. OK, thanks. True, the 427 was very rare. 1
Joe Nunes Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Nice model build of your Grandfather's car and I enjoyed the background information. Thanks for sharing. ? Joe
Tcoat Posted February 7, 2023 Author Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: OK, thanks. True, the 427 was very rare. It was funny because when you asked I didn't think it said anything on the decal. Close examination resulted in a very clear but scale tiny 390. The badge decals on this kit were exceptional and I wish all the manufacturers provided them. Edited February 7, 2023 by Tcoat
Tcoat Posted February 7, 2023 Author Posted February 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said: Nice model build of your Grandfather's car and I enjoyed the background information. Thanks for sharing. ? Joe Thanks! After decades of military modeling I am just starting on cars. My original plan was to just do cars that I actually owned (that I can get) but that has branched out into more of a broader "Cars That Impacted My life" project. This means that most will not be nice shiny showroom cars but more "real life" versions which will include background stories. And boy will some of them have stories! 1
Joe Nunes Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 I am looking forward to seeing the models you decide to build. Not all models need to have the miles deep paint job, and if there is a good storyline to go with the build that is even better! You have got me thinking about building a model of my Grandfather's new '64 Chevy Impala. ? Joe
Tcoat Posted February 7, 2023 Author Posted February 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said: I am looking forward to seeing the models you decide to build. Not all models need to have the miles deep paint job, and if there is a good storyline to go with the build that is even better! You have got me thinking about building a model of my Grandfather's new '64 Chevy Impala. ? Joe Oh some are already here. More of their stories will appear when Under Glass. Did you say "64 Impala"? In stash I have 1966 Covair - Mine 1970 Coronet R/T - Mine 1977 Ford van - Mine 2014 Scion FRS - Mine 2020 Toyota GT86 Hakone -Mine 1965 Chevy Stepside - Dad's (in picture above in the snow) Still looking for kits that I know were/are made 1964 Kahmann Ghia - Mine 1962 VW Van - Dad's (also in picture in snow) 1964 1/2 Mustang - Mom's 1966 T-Bird - Mom's 1976 Gremin - Wife's 1976 Pacer - Wife's Ones I have little hope of ever getting but may be able to convert something: 1991 Eagle Talon TSi - Mine 1974 Chevy Cheyenne Dully - Dad's 1973 Datsun B210 - Wife's 1958 Ford Custom 300 two door - Mine 1992 Geo Metro convertible - Mine (very customized)
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