'64 Impala SS Convertible Revell

[Andy Oldenburg]

Wonderful stories on this build from everybody! The ´64 is a real classic that deserves as many models built as possible. You did a good  job on your Impala and the patina. ?

[Tcoat]

12 minutes ago, Andy Oldenburg said:

Wonderful stories on this build from everybody! The ´64 is a real classic that deserves as many models built as possible. You did a good  job on your Impala and the patina. ?

I am actually surprised at how many '64s I have seen on this forum. Not nearly as many as the 1960 Chev Fleetside pickups but more than I expected to see.

[Tcoat]

Agh. It isn't done yet! Was posting pictures on another forum and noticed something very predominant on a convertible that I forgot to install.

Who's eagle eye can catch it?

[jokar124]

Windshield-mount rear view mirror?

Rear seat convertible boot interior side panels?

Fender-mount radio antenna?

Edited February 13, 2023 by jokar124

[happy grumpy]

Awesome Impala. The underside weathering is truly impressive.

[Tcoat]

4 minutes ago, jokar124 said:

Windshield-mount rear view mirror?

Rear seat convertible boot interior side panels?

Fender-mount radio antenna?

Yep the mirror. I was going to make the panels and then forgot so now it REALLY isn't done! I don't bother with antennas on any of my models although I could do it retracted I suppose.

[carrucha]

Cool Impala.  Nice job detailing the interior and weathering.

[Slotto]

Great build. Love the realism that you display on the underbelly 

[Tcoat]

4 hours ago, Slotto said:

Great build. Love the realism that you display on the underbelly 

Thanks. That is the military modeler experience showing through. If I ever stumble across the kit again I may just do the poor old girl up as her end of life appearance. That would mean significantly more rust underneath, a rotted through frame rail, exhaust held together with soup cans, no longer shiny paint and a destroyed interior and top.  Oh and a mismatched '66 Biscayne hub cap. 

[slusher]

Impressive model and work!

[Tcoat]

On 2/13/2023 at 3:04 PM, jokar124 said:

Windshield-mount rear view mirror?

Rear seat convertible boot interior side panels?

Fender-mount radio antenna?

Mirror mounted.

Boot panels make a big difference in the convert conversion. Glad you reminded me!

Don't normally do antennas but you made me get thinking that it sort of is needed on these since it stands out so much.

 

 

[NOBLNG]

Really nice looking convertible!?

[jokar124]

Great Job!?

[DFrancois70]

The finish on the underneath is impressive...

[Supernurd]

That's a beautiful automobile ?

[Rattlecan Dan]

Nice job. Great story to go with it, and great replication from what you shared with us. Thanks.