Ron Hamilton Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 When I started on this one , I was disappointed that Revell did not include a proper grille for a 442 version. Fortunately, I had just purchased a busted up Johan promo from Spotlight Hobbies. I did a test fit of the grille and tail lights and they actually fit. I did not care for the moulded in headlamps, so I carefully did a grille swap, and it worked. I could have done it as a '72 by painting the grille argent, with black paint trim, but in my research, the '71 was the final year of the red front fender liners being included with the W30 package, and the factory installation of the W27 Aluminum Rear Axle and Cover, which was included in the Revell kit. The power train was painted to depict the Oldsmobile 455 V8, as used in the W30 Option package, with the aluminum intake manifold, with the 4-speed transmission, which is one of the options in the kit. I wanted to build this model quickly, so I selected a 1971 type color combination, Red, with the White W30 stripe package, and a White interior, trimmed in black. I used Testors' lacquer for the exterior, and Various Testors' Acryl and metalizer paints for the rest. I wanted to build what I call a "Day Two" car, back in the day, so I went into my wheel and tire collection, and selected a set of Cragar S/S wheels, mounted on white lettered Goodyear Polyglas GT Tires, with a set of 15" x 6" wheels on the front, and 15" x 8" wheels on the back, with a set of L-60 tires. The interior was painted with Flat White, trimmed in "Aircraft Interior Black". I used embossing powder for the carpet and the lower door panels. The kit woodgrain decals was suplimented with Bare Metal foil and aluminum paint. A white ball tops the 4-speed shifter. Believe it or not, I was able to get this one built in 2 1/2 days, not including painting the body. The reason for this is that I had just finished my Hurst Olds Hardtop the week before, so I remembered how the kit went together. So now I have my '71 442 Convertible. I am very happy with this build.
RJWood Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 Great work on the Olds. It looks like it just rolled off of the showroom floor. The color combo is a knock-out, with the white side stripes. Wonderful job.
MrObsessive Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 Real or model anyone?? Absolutely fantastic job Ron! Super top notch paint!
Pete L. Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 Real or model anyone?? Absolutely fantastic job Ron! Super top notch paint! Super job ! The shot from the back looking at the dashboard looks like the 1:1 car !
dimaxion Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 "Whers's the keys ?" That is one terrific model. Well done . Thanx..
Janne Herajärvi Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 Very very nice! It looks good in red & white combo.
crazyjim Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 Gorgeous build. I'm going to remeber it just in case Harry posts it in "Real or Model" some day.
Sixties Sam Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Beautiful model! I agree that it could be in the Real or Model section and pass for the real thing! Nice work! Sam
hemithunder Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Sweet ride. Interior is awsome. Wish mine look as good.
jedimastergary Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 nice like how it turned out the colors are great
69_charger Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 i HONESTLY thought the first picture was refence!
Tijuanataxi Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 That looks just fantastic, great job... Just too bad you could´nt afford a roof
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