Bluzboy66 Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) How I LOVE 3-day weekends! Squeezed in a bicycle ride with my wife Sandy, enjoyed some family time, yardwork's done, grill's cooling off.....so now I don't feel guilty when I take some time to work on a new kit! So, I just finished spraying my first Revell '66 Impala. What an awesome kit. I'm a diehard fan of the 60's 'Big Cars', and while it can be a challenge, I always enjoy settling on a color for my next 'Big car' project. This time I sprayed the '66 Impala with 'Pure Ice' brand lacquer nail polish ($2 a bottle @ Wal-Mart). The color is 'First Time'. Clear coat is Napa/Martin Senour 15405 2-part urethane. One thing worth mentioning - After priming with Tamiya grey primer, I noticed that there was a pretty significant sink mark in the car's roof due to the dome light that's molded into the headliner. I was able to wet sand it level before topcoating. NEXT time, I'll do a little fill and sand BEFORE priming. ....Any suggestions for wheels?? Thanks for looking, Mike Edited June 1, 2010 by Bluzboy66
Bluzboy66 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Posted June 1, 2010 Great colour! '60s car needs Cragar S/S wheels!! Thanks. We're thinking along the same lines. I have a sweet set of Cragars set aside, just in case nothing else strikes my fancy. Actually, I have a set of the MRC Cragars that look AWESOME. I just can't stand the toy-like rubber tires that come in those wheel sets. I also have a set of the Pegasus 23" T's...... Mike
Modlbldr Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Great color, Mike. And, oh, so smooth! Not sure on the wheels. I think that I would go stock caps unless you have a build style in mind. Later-
Bluzboy66 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Posted June 1, 2010 Great color, Mike. And, oh, so smooth! Not sure on the wheels. I think that I would go stock caps unless you have a build style in mind. Later- Yes, factory caps are definitely in the running, with some nice clean ww tires. So far, I'm leaning more toward 'mild custom' (very mild), so a retro wheel is mandatory. Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Mike
Roadkill2525 Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 What about Appliance Apahce from Time Machine Resin?
jeffs396 Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Looks great Mike! Can't go wrong with a set of Chevy ralleys...
impcon Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Looks great Mike! Can't go wrong with a set of Chevy ralleys... Amen, Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bluzboy66 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the kind words, guys. The color looks so much better in person.....it's one of those colors that just doesn't photo easily. As for the Rallys, Jeff, yes, I'm considering them as well. Not sure which Rallys would look best though, derby or 'disc brake' covers? I'll pull some wheels out and do a few mock-ups........and maybe post a few pics. Mike Edited June 2, 2010 by Bluzboy66
MyBradKeselowski Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I would use the rally's from the AMT 67 Impala. That's what I'm going to use along with those Firestone O Ovals in the kit...
Bluzboy66 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Posted June 2, 2010 I would use the rally's from the AMT 67 Impala. That's what I'm going to use along with those Firestone O Ovals in the kit... Ahhhh yes. Good tip. Mike
Modellpularn Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Ohh yes that's a nice color!! I'm for some sort of five spokes, be it Cragars or the Pegasus. They will fill those large wheel wells....
Rob Hall Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Speaking of wheel choices, I'm thinking of a set'67 Chevy Rallys (either from the Revell Chevelle or the AMT '67 Impala), '65/66 Chevelle 5-spoke hubcaps, or Cragars for one or more of my builds. I had thought about vintage style TTs (from the Revell '32 Ford) but I have a set of those earmarked for a '65 Impala SS build.
W-409 Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I think, that absolutely Chevrolet rally wheels, not those Pegasus big ones. They just don't fit to the car. But very nice start, a good paintjob.
Romell R Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I think the rallys from the 67 kit would look classic with the color you laid down. Nice job so far keep us posted
crazyjim Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Nice, smooth painting. Really like the color. Pick whatever wheels you want because there's bound to be somebody that won't like your choice anyway. I personally like the Pegasus Ts. Did you know that they are also available in a 19" version?
cruz Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Gorgeous Mike, I am sure it will be another winner. I am old school so I like the Rally Wheels, you have good taste so whatever you decide on will look good.
cotto Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Love where you're going with this thing, color is beautiful. Do you get your clear locally, I have been trying to learn to use urethanes. Can you tell us how you went about mixing and using it?
horsepower Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks. We're thinking along the same lines. I have a sweet set of Cragars set aside, just in case nothing else strikes my fancy. Actually, I have a set of the MRC Cragars that look AWESOME. I just can't stand the toy-like rubber tires that come in those wheel sets. I also have a set of the Pegasus 23" T's...... Mike I'd go with the 19s, or a set of the Americans from the Revell '59 'Vette, or one of the other kits that share this set of contemporary big n littles.
horsepower Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 Speaking of wheel choices, I'm thinking of a set'67 Chevy Rallys (either from the Revell Chevelle or the AMT '67 Impala), '65/66 Chevelle 5-spoke hubcaps, or Cragars for one or more of my builds. I had thought about vintage style TTs (from the Revell '32 Ford) but I have a set of those earmarked for a '65 Impala SS build. Those "vintage" Americans would be perfect for the new '62 that Revell just released.
horsepower Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 If you do go with the rally wheels I like the wide versions found in the Revell '67 big block 'vette roadster.
Scalper Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I would go with the rally wheels. I did the rally for my Camaro and they turned out nice.
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