AMT 1963 Impala - Updating an old build

[speedy5963]

This model was built back in 97/98 and while it came out great, for sometime I’ve been thinking about switching up the interior and wheels, give it a little different look.  Here are some shots of it and I’ll post some of the original interior and what I have going for the new one. 

[speedy5963]

Here are couple overall shots, I'll post a few more up of the old interior and the new one I am working on in a bit

[speedy5963]

Here are a few shots of the original interior - at this point I had already popped off the photo etched handles to use on the new build 

[speedy5963]

Here is what I have so far for the new interior:  Paint was Createx Pealized White, I've had this laying around for a while and wanted to see how it looked compared to the HOK Snow White Pearl I like to use, overall wasn't bad, took a bit more to cover but also a lot more cost effective.  The areas that are black will be flocked, the chrome trim is either foil or chrome pens.  

[speedy5963]

Some progress pics from a little work this morning, laid down some black flocking, overall happy with it.  I normally use model master or Tamiya clear, after watching a few YouTube videos I tried using straight paint, model master flat and semi gloss black.  Also used some photo etched foot pedals.  

 

Edited May 25, 2023 by speedy5963
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[Slotto]

I did the same thing not that long ago. Yours held up nicely over the years. Go go go

[espo]

Nice improvement. The black floor carpet is more OEM looking and the Pearl White Vinyl look better. The added chrome detail trim makes a big difference as well.  

[ncbuckeye67]

I was going to suggest blue to match the exterior, but the black looks good as well. I love those baby moons though, sad to see them go.

[bisc63]

Very nice do-over so far!

[slusher]

Nice touch on the interior.

[redscampi]

The new interior looks much more "real world". I could imagine seeing vinyl that color on a 1:1 car.  Nice job!

[atomicholiday]

Looks really good so far.  I’m interested to see the finished product.