XYHARRY Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 G'day folks, today I finished my version of the Revell 64 Impala. I'm quite happy with the result. I only have one issue with this kit and that's the tail lights. To me they look a little out of scale, i.e. too big and different sizes. Overall this kit goes together well. My only regret was when I got glue from my thumb on the front windshield and cracked it when I was buffing it out. Graphics are the decals from the AMT 63 Galaxie kit. Everything else is oob except for the twin antenna. Thanks for looking and as always all feedback is welcome. Cheers, David. 😎👍 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 What a great build. Love the paint and all the details you've included. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Perfection! We are seeing a lot of this kit this year and no two are even close to the same. I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Very nicely done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Sweet color combination, it works very well with the decals. A beautiful version of a classic low rider, well done! (you're right, the tail lights do look a little oversized) David G. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 That turned out very nice. I can totally see her hopping and dancing. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ve safari Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Nailed it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Hi David! Verrrrry nice. The decals are a good fit. If I may: what blue paint did you use? Just curious... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, David G. said: Sweet color combination, it works very well with the decals. A beautiful version of a classic low rider, well done! (you're right, the tail lights do look a little oversized) David G. I tried to not rant about those taillights again but could not keep my mouth shut! It isn't just that they are oversized but they are also 3 different sizes. If you try to sand the bugger ones down then the outer edge will be smaller than the others. They are supposed to fit into some insets to get the right angle and alignment but since they are molded as shapeless blobs it just doesn't work. It is a real shame because this is a top notch kit other than those tail lights. This is probably the best I have seen them yet, including my own build of the kit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Very nice! I am not a regular fan of lowrider vehicles, however, this one grabbed me. The color combination really works great and the graphics are quite appealing. Well done! 👍 Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi David! Verrrrry nice. The decals are a good fit. If I may: what blue paint did you use? Just curious... CT Thanks Claude. Body is Tamiya ts 44 brilliant blue with Tamiya ts65 pearl clear and Tamiya ts13 clear. Chassis is Tamiya ts41 coral blue. Interior is the white plastic with Mr Hobby H41 pale green on the inserts. Carpet is dark grey matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Sharp lowrider, you nailed the look! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, XYHARRY said: Thanks Claude. Body is Tamiya ts 44 brilliant blue with Tamiya ts65 pearl clear and Tamiya ts13 clear. Chassis is Tamiya ts41 coral blue. Interior is the white plastic with Mr Hobby H41 pale green on the inserts. Carpet is dark grey matt. Thank you! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Tcoat said: I tried to not rant about those taillights again but could not keep my mouth shut! It isn't just that they are oversized but they are also 3 different sizes. If you try to sand the bugger ones down then the outer edge will be smaller than the others. They are supposed to fit into some insets to get the right angle and alignment but since they are molded as shapeless blobs it just doesn't work. It is a real shame because this is a top notch kit other than those tail lights. This is probably the best I have seen them yet, including my own build of the kit! Some years ago I did a restoration on what I believe is the AMT 63 Impala SS. The tail lights on this one are quite good and if I remember correctly, they are cast on the body. I think this kit was last reissued in 2019 so there should still be some available out there. Regards, David G. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Great looking paint and the graphics from the Galaxie blend well. Nice painting details on the chassis and interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, David G. said: Some years ago I did a restoration on what I believe is the AMT 63 Impala SS. The tail lights on this one are quite good and if I remember correctly, they are cast on the body. I think this kit was last reissued in 2019 so there should still be some available out there. Regards, David G. The lights on the 63 are a different style and much smaller. I have just tacked mine on for now. I have two options to fix them. Someplace in my junkyard I have an old AMT '64 hand painted gluebomb that has lenses that are one piece and push through from behind. If I can find it I can cut them out and make a new outer ring (it is part of the body on the AMT). Or... Next time I am in the hobby shop I will pick up two sections of tubing and build the whole things up from scratch. Will drill out the rear panel so I can push them through and get the right depth and angle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Very nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Really nice rendition of the Impala. Revell did drop the ball on the tail lights. Otherwise a really nice kit to build , those tail lights are not on par with the rest of the kit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Beautiful work on this one David.👍 You made those decals look like they belong to this kit. I agree about the tail lights…I wound up scratch building some for the one I did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 That is super nice looking all around that color with the pearl is something I'd like to try since I have an unused can. Fantastic work on the chassis detailing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Very nice lowrider, great work!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Very nice work!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Cool lowrider. The decals work really well on this kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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