61 Catalina

[meechum68]

Figured I would start this while I have 3 others going .. because why not. This is gonna be kind of a slower build due to having to wait on parts, and figure out who get some decals made from.  

I was really surprised I could only find one 61 Catalina race car .. either that or my googlefu is in a massive dry snap. 

Here is the mock up, and should be a fun ride. 

[meechum68]

This is the one I found that I like.. just will not be the same body color I am thinking...

[Mike F.]

I'm looking forward to following your build. 

[meechum68]

Hoping that things play nice for me on this tbh. 

[gtx6970]

Not many vintage drag car decals for this kit that I know of

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332290942184?

 

I did the Beswick car several years ago. And dont remember any build issues 

 

 

Edited October 9 by gtx6970

[TopherMcGinnis]

STS will make you what you want. I think Smokey Yunick had a black/gold Catalina that was pretty sharp. You could have "The Best Da__ Model Car Garage In Town"

[meechum68]

8 hours ago, gtx6970 said:

Not many vintage drag car decals for this kit that I know of

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332290942184?

 

I did the Beswick car several years ago. And dont remember any build issues 

 

 

Thank you sir! See you got your google fu in top form! 

 

8 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

STS will make you what you want. I think Smokey Yunick had a black/gold Catalina that was pretty sharp. You could have "The Best Da__ Model Car Garage In Town"

Thanks! I will look into Smokey's decal pack as well.  

You both gave me more to work with on the decals.  I appreciate it!!

[Brutalform]

16 hours ago, gtx6970 said:

Not many vintage drag car decals for this kit that I know of

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332290942184?

 

I did the Beswick car several years ago. And dont remember any build issues 

 

 

The AMT 62 is pretty straight forward, but the Moebius 61 has a front grill fit issue, and the window rails need to be deepened a bit, so the glass fits better than sticking out above the roof. Other than that, pretty straight forward also. Looking forward to more updates. I love them old Ponchos. 

[gtx6970]

20 minutes ago, Brutalform said:

The AMT 62 is pretty straight forward, but the Moebius 61 has a front grill fit issue, and the window rails need to be deepened a bit, so the glass fits better than sticking out above the roof. Other than that, pretty straight forward also. Looking forward to more updates. I love them old Ponchos. 

Ahhh, I didnt realize the 2 different manufacturers

Ive not built one of these 61s 

[Brutalform]

8 minutes ago, gtx6970 said:

Ahhh, I didnt realize the 2 different manufacturers

Ive not built one of these 61s 

Actually, many of the parts are identical, when comparing the two manufacturers. Obviously, the bodies, and chrome, glass, etc are different, but the frames, and floor pans, and others are identical. I also have the Arnie Beswick car on my to do list. 

[meechum68]

Decals on the way, will see what ones I go with to decide the car color. Once that happens, then it's wash the body,prime the body and lay paint.  I am waiting on a few resin bits n bobs for it too.  But the wheel/tire combo is staying the same. 

 

 

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Already looks fast!

[customline]

Hey Michael, the warden might move your thread to the drag cars category. Just sayin'  😔

[TransAmMike]

I Always liked the full size Pontiac drag cars.  Looking forward to your progress Michael.

[meechum68]

3 hours ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said:

Already looks fast!

Thanks,  something about them old Poncho's ... the right stance and tires... and boom .. fast looking. Even if a boat anchor.

3 hours ago, customline said:

Hey Michael, the warden might move your thread to the drag cars category. Just sayin'  😔

Yeah, hopefully it doesn't, but I will just roll with it.

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

I Always liked the full size Pontiac drag cars.  Looking forward to your progress Michael.

Thanks, and yeah, they just have this pizazz!

 

Edited Friday at 03:05 AM by meechum68

[meechum68]

Got the body and tub and frame washed, will let them have a nice over night drying session.  

Will prime the body, tub, and frame tomorrow if things go as planned. 

Primed the suspension goodies.  

Once suspension is assembled will paint frame and go back and add some details. 

 

[meechum68]

Body is in primer, the bottom of the tub is 1/2 done in prime.  Tomorrow I will work on the body lines that need to be dealt with.