1966 Olds F-85 442

[jdcar32]

This started as the AMT Cutlass Supreme 442 W-30 for 1966. I like the bare bones muscle car theme so I converted the Supreme to the entry line F-85 by de-chroming the body and changing the interior. Several cars on the Mecum site were excellent references. The tires are Modelhaus whitewalls changed to redlines. The 'poverty caps' are actually from the Revell '62 Impala with Olds emblems added, they are a very close copy. The trunk of the W-30 has some interesting features that I had to add. The trunk was opened, some structure added, and a prototypical battery installation was added. The W-30 ram air option required a trunk mount battery which needed to be vented. A jack base and some labels are there too. The dash has knobs and bezels added, as well as UV cure lenses. The UV cure stuff works well on horn buttons and medallions too. Brake lines, e-brake lines, and a speedo cable in there also as well as clutch and tranny linkage. Model Car Garage photo etch items include the grill and body emblems. The trunk and hood have simulated latches. Many Items, including the wipers and seat belts, were scratch built. Paint is Tamiya Light Metallic Blue over Pure White rattle can spray. Oh, and did I mention creating the post sedan from a hardtop? Another one I wish I had in the garage !

 

Edited February 20 by jdcar32
removed bad photo

[Ragtop Man]

Wow! Looks great! 

[Jim B]

Beautiful 442.  Fantastic work.

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint work and colors. Like the extensive detailing on the chassis, engine and interior. I share your attraction to high horsepower base model vehicles. 

[Kah puts]

Oh boy, that’s loaded with details, I especially like the oil change sticker, job well done 👍

[iwantmodels]

Woa, This is stunning.  

[karbuildr]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. There's so much detail to see every time I look I see more. Great build.

[BK9300]

This is an awesome build, Jon - one to be very proud of!

[Tom99]

An excellent build!!

[W-409]

That is a beautiful model of a beautiful car! You did an excellent job detailing this one. I built one of these as a kid, now this makes me want to do another one.

[RACINE ISHRAQUR RAZA]

Wow! This is super awesome! Lot of hard work you did to get that high quality result. 

[happy grumpy]

Lots of eye candy on this one. Awesome work on the details and paint work. Respect!

[slusher]

Great looking Oldsmobile!

[catpack68]

Very nice work! That is the best build I have ever seen from the AMT 66 442 kit.

[Vessey]

Wow! The trim level of your subject may be bare bones, but the level of detail you put in certainly isn't. So many little things that add to the realism of the model. You did a great job on the paint work too.

[TransAmMike]

Great job Jon and yep, the detailing is exceptional!!👍

[PappyD340]

Great looking Oldsmobile!

[Zippi]

That's a good looking ride Jon.  That engine bay is jam packed full of goodies.  Nicely done.

[Geno]

Damn, that's badass.💯😎

[Supernurd]

Pretty snazzy.  👍

[carrucha]

Very impressive conversion and detailing!

[Steve H]

 Beautiful 442 Jon. Lots of great detail work everywhere on this, very well done sir! 

[XYHARRY]

Great detail work on your 442 there Jon, really well done. 

Cheers. 

David. 😎👍

[AMT68]

That looks great and first time I've seen one of these done as a posted coupe. Excellent job on the opening doors, trunk and cargo area detailing. 

[TheBEAUMONTGURU]

absolutely incredible work here!  most guys wont pick up on all the scratchbuilding you did on the chassis and rockers.   And all the inner structures being so accurate to the real car, trunk braces, etc.   just outstanding!!!!!