Revell 71 Oldsmobile 442 W30

[PappyD340]

Looks fantastic Stuart, well done!

[slusher]

Gorgeous 442!

[STU111]

On 3/26/2025 at 4:14 AM, TransAmMike said:

Super job Stuart!!  I had the pleasure of special ordering a  '71Cutlass S with the W-25 scooped hood and HP350 back in the day and just loved that car.

Great build 👍

Mate, I’m envious. Would have been an awesome feeling driving out of the dealership when you picked it up. 👍🏻

[STU111]

Thank you everyone for your kind words on the Olds. Apart from my botched attempt at painting it first up which resulted in a dip in the isopropyl alcohol bath, it was a very satisfying build. I’m really happy with how it turned out, I think being involved with the forum has helped me with pushing myself to try new things with model building. Cheers, Stuart. 👍🏻

[Jay Whittaker]

That is one gorgeous 442!

[carrucha]

Cool build.  Nice job on the red paint.

[XYHARRY]

G'day Stu, your 442 is absolutely stunning. Paint and detail are really well done. Thanks for sharing. 

[Papaof2]

I was very fortunate my father held many positions over the years at the local Oldsmobile dealership. He was provided a company car and it was almost always a hot rod . He drove every year 442's from 65 on. Many W machines, and every Hurst Olds the dealer got. The dealer was very fond of my father who was the ultimate company man and our family was allowed to use the company cars. When I turned 16 I had a 67 442 and my father's company car was a 1970 W30. You're depiction is spot on to the one he was driving with the exception it had white stripes. Your model is very well done and I commend your work.

[Papaof2]

That under hood work exquisite. 

[Belugawrx]

Nice job on the 442 Stuart! Really nice paint and detail

Funny you should put Ontario plates on it, I knew a Stuart Cox here in St. Catharines Ontario, some 25 years ago (or more).

Cheers

[Charger Funny Car]

Very nice build. Dr. Oldsmobile would be proud!

[STU111]

6 hours ago, Papaof2 said:

I was very fortunate my father held many positions over the years at the local Oldsmobile dealership. He was provided a company car and it was almost always a hot rod . He drove every year 442's from 65 on. Many W machines, and every Hurst Olds the dealer got. The dealer was very fond of my father who was the ultimate company man and our family was allowed to use the company cars. When I turned 16 I had a 67 442 and my father's company car was a 1970 W30. You're depiction is spot on to the one he was driving with the exception it had white stripes. Your model is very well done and I commend your work.

Thanks Curtis. Sounds like your Dad had some very nice fringe benefits with the job! 

[STU111]

9 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

G'day Stu, your 442 is absolutely stunning. Paint and detail are really well done. Thanks for sharing. 

G’day David, thanks for the kind comments on the Olds. Haven’t seen any builds from you on the forum lately, hope to see one soon. 👍🏻

[Geno]

Stuart, you crushed it. What an absolutely amazing build.💯😎

[RACINE ISHRAQUR RAZA]

Awesome build! I really like the text on the fan belt and the radiator hose! Those little extra detail makes it look so real!

[XYHARRY]

On 4/8/2025 at 3:02 AM, STU111 said:

G’day David, thanks for the kind comments on the Olds. Haven’t seen any builds from you on the forum lately, hope to see one soon. 👍🏻

Thanks Stu, I've got a 32 5 window full fender in the works but am struggling to find time to finish it. Hopefully I'll have it done soon.😎👍

[Rattlecan Dan]

Really nice. You did a great job.