ModelcarJR Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Although it looks like a Chevelle to me (maybe the same body) I'll go with Buick GSX. I've painted this one Dupli-Color Pure White as the box indicates that the only colors this car was painted are white and yellow. I already have a yellow one, hence the white. Everything on the body is painted and I have all the other parts ready to go tomorrow. With some luck I'll have everything painted so that I can build while the temps go below freezing late this weekend and into the early part of next week. At least it won't b below 0 like some other parts of the country but we are not built for below freezing for very long. Interior will be black. Thanks for looking! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 There is a local Buick Car Club in Kansas City, and they seem to always have a great display at the annual indoor car show every year. One of the members has a Black one that is supposed to be a low number of ones built. The year model may be different, but it sure looks good. I remember when these cars were dominate in the stock classes at the drags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage chromoly Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Great project! FYI, Buick guys love it when you say, “nice Chevelle”. 😜 I usually follow that up with “Wow! That wrap looks great” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Thanks, David and Robert! I appreciate your comments! Finished rubbing out the paint and finished the foil on the body. I know the hood should be gloss but I like the flat black on the hood. I don't have to rub it out or touch up any edges on the scoops when I rub them out. the body was in good shape coming out of the box and I only had to remove the mold lines across the "B" pillar on both sides. The scale is 1/24 so I guess this was originally a Monogram kit although it is now labeled as a Revell kit. I did get the other pieces painted today so now I can just work on the interior, engine and chassis while the weather turns cold and wet. I'm also looking for the one that I previously built and painted yellow but I haven't found it yet. Thanks for looking! 😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Man that's looking good! Last year, I built this kit for the first time. It's a good one... I look forward to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Great looking paint and foil work John! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage chromoly Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Nice foil work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'm liking it. That white looks nice and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The thing about the bright white color on most performance cars and trucks is that it just looks clean without drawing undue notice from our friends in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looking real nice John. The GSX is a really cool Buick and great performer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Very nice car and good choice of color, white suits the GSX perfectly. 👍 This is one of my favorite GM bodies, one of my uncles has one back in the day and I remember the beautiful console, cool and rare car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looking mighty fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! I finished the engine and the interior yesterday and today while awaiting the winter freeze. For the engine, I wired it and added a fuel line. Heater hoses will be added later. I had a feeling that there would be clearance issues on the wiring so I used four long two-hole wire looms as "L" brackets to hold the wires tight against the valve covers and then curl down with boots to the plug locations. I scratched a coil and mounted it on the right side of the engine. I still need to add a hose to the left valve cover and air cleaner and the heat riser tube to the left side of the engine and air cleaner. Both coming later with the heater hoses. The interior is pretty straight-forward. I added wood color to the lower dash and console and then added chrome trim with some foil and mainly chrome pen. The only shortcomi1nng is that the instructions would have you put the speedo in the left most position but the engraving indicated to me that the speedo should be in the center, as most are. But it doesn't make much difference since they are black gauges on black paint so they are hard to see and probably won't be seen once ensconced in the interior. But to those who view with a pen flashlight and tiny magnifying glass, it should look correct! Sorry for the poor photos. A new camera is on my To-Do list! Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro69 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Really looking great so far. I really like that it isn´t yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Thanks, Rico! I appreciate your comment! I have good news and bad news! The good news is that this one is on wheels! The bad news is that I haven't built this one before - Oh wait; maybe that is good news too. It means that I am building something I haven't built before! Its going together well and really no problems with the chassis, glass or mounting interior in the body or body and interior on the chassis. Everything is going pretty well. I have to glue the front end down and glue the wheels on but the mock-up looks pretty good. Thanks for looking! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 This one coming together. Chassis and body are together, wheels glued on and the business end is plenty busy! Added heater hoses and then connected the heat riser and added the master brake cylinder. I added Fireball Modelworks Goodyear decals to the tires and used the kit Keystone wheels. I didn't want a glue mess on the trunk while attaching the spoiler so I pinned the supports. It took a little measuring, a little guessing, a little bending and a little gritting teeth but it worked! A nicely pinned rear spoiler! I am also going to pin the mirrors and already have the pins in the mirrors. I just have to drill holes in each side of the body and it should be good. Just a few more pieces and decals and this one will be done! Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Looks great, John perfect weather for model building just not painting! We are still pretty cold with ice everywhere so no painting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Thanks, Carl! Weather a little better today so I got some painting done on the Indy Car I am building! So I'll have something else to work on when I finish this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 This one is done! Decals went on fine and its an excellent kit! See "Under Glass" for final photos! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) Looks great! I have a special place in my heart for Buicks as my parents owned a '60 LeSabre and a '65 Wildcat. Edited January 19 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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