AMT '70 Chevy Impala Lowrider

[Csaba aka felhasznaaloo]

This is built from the Fire Chief kit, with extensive modifications to the chassis and suspension front and back, to make that lowrider stance happen. I also wanted the car to be able to 'stand tall', so the suspension can be adjusted to display the model with various ride heights and rakes.

The paintwork was a lot of fun to do, lots of layers... my first time masking pinstripes, and also some cotton lace to imitate that flower-kind-of pattern. The last layer was supposed to be purple 'wire fence' motif over the maroon beltline, but it is just barely visible. Oh well... next time.

Unbelievable but I only made one mistake during the unmasking process, which I was able to correct afterwards. Thanks for looking.

[JollySipper]

That's quite the build! Really nice paint work......... I also like that you used the factory wheels.....

[espo]

Amazing looking paint treatment. Like how you are able to adjust the ride height for display. The chrome trim all looks cleanly done. Funny how the stock wheel cover option looks like a specialty wheel on this. 

[Spottedlaurel]

Wow, that's rather impressive! Very neat how you carried the paintwork through onto the dashboard.

[MeatMan]

Sweet!!

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

That, looks really good.

[NOBLNG]

Now THAT is one fabulous paint job!? And some real nice engineering on the suspension…well done all around!!
 

[Yeah Nah]

Fantastic job on that intricate paint! I like the way you've extended the graphics over the top of the dash.

[SpikeSchumacher]

REALLY well done! ?

[6bblbird]

I've been building model cars for over 60 years and I can't come even close to painting like that! Awesome! ( maybe in another 60)

[michelle]

Amazing work looks so cool 

[karbuildr]

Wow, that's an incredible paint job. Beautiful, just exceptional. Excellent engineering for the suspension, and I definitely like the factory wheels.

[Dan Hay]

Outstanding paint! Does the suspension lock in place at a particular pose?

[Street Rod]

Fantastic! Great paint work! The adjustable suspension is a really cool idea.

[s10chevypu]

Really nice looking 70 chevy. I love the paint job on it.

[Csaba aka felhasznaaloo]

9 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Very neat how you carried the paintwork through onto the dashboard.

Thanks! Not my idea though, saw it on the forum.

[Csaba aka felhasznaaloo]

8 hours ago, 6bblbird said:

I've been building model cars for over 60 years and I can't come even close to painting like that! Awesome! ( maybe in another 60)

Thanks! Believe me, my other paintjobs don't even come close. All you need is, devote it some extra planning time, masking tape cutting time, masking time, cursing time never forgetting a light coat of clear after a new layer of masking... a very rewarding thing to do.

[Csaba aka felhasznaaloo]

4 hours ago, Dan Hay said:

Outstanding paint! Does the suspension lock in place at a particular pose?

Thanks! Does not lock in place, it is just tight enough to hold the weight of the model.

[70 Sting]

What espo said!! ??

[David G.]

Gorgeous paint! Nice build too, I like the adjustable ride height.

David G.

[PappyD340]

Looks fantastic, awesome paint!!

[Slotto]

Outstanding paint. I love how you continue the pattern onto the dash

[Jonathan]

Oh, wow!  That is impressive!  I agree with others - carrying through with the dash is cool.

[Danno]

What they all said!

[louis Carabott]

Woe that's really nice ! ?