Old Buick Skylark

[matador88]

1970 Buick Skylark built from monogram buick gsx kit. came to me in badly crushed box with broken pillars.but junker was in my plans anyway so i dealt with it. it was not easy as body was warped and i realized it during final assembly - front window didnt fit AT ALL. result is the best possible - one pillar plays as broken. hood is only freely put on to catch overall body shape - its gonna be open. during taking pictures i realised i completely forgot to paint side reflective lights - i will do that but pics are done for now. its not an easy task for me to take pictures of weathered models due to fine shades and subtle effects as my camera is not an dslr, but i`m trying. this time its not so bad, but eyes are eyes..

hope you enjoy, comments (positive :> ) are welcomed

[diymirage]

it looks like a piece

but that was the point right ?

nice weathering

i especially like the under hood area, looks very authentic

[edward smith]

Looks old alright, nice weathering work man.

[crazyjim]

Great weathering job.

[Monty]

This is a pic of my first car, a '72 Slylark. I still think they're great looking cars, and I wish I could have it back.

It's always nice to see one done in scale, but almost all are done as pristine GSX models, so yours is kind of a refreshing change (although I'd cringe if I saw a real one in that condition).

Excellent job on your weathering. I wouldn't mind seeing a mini tutorial on how you did that, especially the chassis.

[63special]

It needs some love, and money!!

Great job!

[Jon Cole]

I have seen cars done like that! Chrome is shot, so they spray can the bumpers flat black... and always chips off a little. That looks true!

[charlie8575]

Very convincing job. Well-done weathering. This looks like any well-used car you'd see in New England.

Charlie Larkin

[Chuck Most]

You don't see this kit done as a beater too often...heck, I think this is the first I've seen personally. Great job!

[Monte's Motors]

Looks great! I would says by condition, that's it's still driveable. I see too many weathering job overdone.

Yours is great!

[David G.]

Great work, especially the bottom, rear bumper and engine bay. Subtle shade and tone variations within a particular color pallet are the key to convincing weathering, and you've nailed it!

[Guest]

First time I've seen this kit built as a beater. Very well done.