Randy Kern Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 This is the '65 Chevy Impala station wagon resin kit from Modelhaus, combined with the Monogram '65 Chevy Impala SS. My first car was a '65 Impala, and I love wagons, so I built one that I'd like to have in my garage! I had intended to do this for a club theme build (last year ) but it got sidelined. The Modelhaus resin body was nearly flawless, with only minor clean-up. The interior only had a couple pin holes, and needed just a little shaving to fit the chassis and wide rear tires. Vacu-formed 'glass' was supplied with the kit, and the windshield was ok, but I made new glass from acetate for the rear side windows. I wanted this to have more of a visual impact than a lot of detailing, so I did it as a curbside. Wanting to keep it clean, I shaved all the emblems and door handles. Paint is Dupli-color Med. Marblehead (a dark silver) and Toreador Red. The hood is from Drag City Castings, and surf boards from a parts vendor at my club's (CPMCC) annual contest, the Super September Showdown. Tires and wheels are Revell, along with an early 'Vette steering wheel and column mounted tach. I also added embossing powder for carpet, also on the console for texture, and aluminum tubing exhaust tips. Thanks for looking, and surf's up!
george 53 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Randy, that came out just BEEEEEautiful! VERY nicely done! great paint, stance,wheels, just beauuuutyful!!!!
Flatout Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Wow Randy...that is stunning! I like your build concept on this, looks vs detailing....if you don't get the stance, color, wheels, and tires right, all the detailing in the world won't save the model...you nailed it. This thing is just beautiful. Aloha...Pete Edited July 31, 2009 by Flatout
70elcamino Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Great job, I would like to have that in my garage or on my shelf. Russell
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 That long roof Imp is FREAKIN' SWEET!!! Everything about it is perfect. I'll have to remember those wheels and tires for when I get around to doing my pro touring '65 Imp HT.
cruz Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Very cool Randy, I absolutely love it!! Are you going to the picnic this Saturday to show it off? I hope so man, I want to see it up close. Hope to see you Saturday!!!!
Raul_Perez Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Randy, That is one sweet looking grocery getter!! The paint and BMF look GREAT!! Thanks for sharing!! BTW: I took the '58 Bonneville to a local model show a couple of weeks ago. All of my friends really loved your work on it!! Later,
RodneyBad Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 WOW! I think we need a Bigger size choice Just a Fantastic looking Wagon.. Excellent paint, color, wheels and interior I love it...
S. Svendsen Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Very slick! I'd like to have that in my driveway as well.
Lyle Willits Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 WOW. Fantastic. You better have that at the picnic today !!!!!
cooltoys1 Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 ohhh, i want one, i wnat one, mmmm, she is delicious!!! Im going to order a resin now. Jay
Randy Kern Posted August 1, 2009 Author Posted August 1, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words, I consider my club and this forum's member's critiques the highest honors you can get. Raul, glad to hear the Bonny's getting around! Roger, those wheels are in the '64 Chevy pickup 'California Wheels' kit, the '59 Corvette and the '69 Shelby Mustang.
Raul_Perez Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 ...Raul, glad to hear the Bonny's getting around! ... Yeah...I may have to send one of my builds east for you to share with the guys back there...but what to send???
Albert Moore Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 What a sweet looking wagon! The colors look terrific together and I really dig the sleek look of the doors minus the handles. Overall an excellent build. Cheers, Albert
DumpyDan Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Sweet, that is one nice looking ride. Color seems right on!
cruz Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 It's OK....I guess..... I bet you were sent to your room after this comment!! It was funny though!!! Randy, you have to learn how to punish your kid more often!!
Randy Kern Posted August 3, 2009 Author Posted August 3, 2009 That's OK Cruz, I'll get to comment on his, IF HE EVER GETS IT DONE!
gilsdropshop1 Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 this wagon is just super clean love the two tone color choice and basic interior just awsome!! great work
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