pontiac grandvilles 71 or 73

[montelsc]

Does anyone know anybody who can make these cars in resin? ive asked freaqently and had no luck

[george 53]

Mike, I have alot al freinds who do resin casting. It, in and of itself, are NOT that black magic a region that YOU couldn't do it. The problem is comeing up with an acceptable MASTER! ALL the guys I know can cast like GANGBUSTERS, the PROBLEM is, GETTING castable MASTERS!

Just because it looks good to ONE person, doesn't mean it's ACCEPTABLE! I have done some that I've lent out as masters, and THEY still needed work. Nothing major, mind you, it LOOKED like it was supposed to, but it WAS missing the little Emblems and other little things that made it a 'Ready to cast master" The guys who DO cast these masters ALREADY have their hands FULL just tryng to CAST. Makeing the masters to CAST FROM, is even MORE time consumeing. If you could offer up a MASTER of those particular cars you mentioned, I'm SURE one of the resin casters here on MCM forum, would be willing to do it. Hope this helps.

[montelsc]

Mike, I have alot al freinds who do resin casting. It, in and of itself, are NOT that black magic a region that YOU couldn't do it. The problem is comeing up with an acceptable MASTER! ALL the guys I know can cast like GANGBUSTERS, the PROBLEM is, GETTING castable MASTERS!

Just because it looks good to ONE person, doesn't mean it's ACCEPTABLE! I have done some that I've lent out as masters, and THEY still needed work. Nothing major, mind you, it LOOKED like it was supposed to, but it WAS missing the little Emblems and other little things that made it a 'Ready to cast master" The guys who DO cast these masters ALREADY have their hands FULL just tryng to CAST. Makeing the masters to CAST FROM, is even MORE time consumeing. If you could offer up a MASTER of those particular cars you mentioned, I'm SURE one of the resin casters here on MCM forum, would be willing to do it. Hope this helps.

Mike, I have alot al freinds who do resin casting. It, in and of itself, are NOT that black magic a region that YOU couldn't do it. The problem is comeing up with an acceptable MASTER! ALL the guys I know can cast like GANGBUSTERS, the PROBLEM is, GETTING castable MASTERS!

Just because it looks good to ONE person, doesn't mean it's ACCEPTABLE! I have done some that I've lent out as masters, and THEY still needed work. Nothing major, mind you, it LOOKED like it was supposed to, but it WAS missing the little Emblems and other little things that made it a 'Ready to cast master" The guys who DO cast these masters ALREADY have their hands FULL just tryng to CAST. Makeing the masters to CAST FROM, is even MORE time consumeing. If you could offer up a MASTER of those particular cars you mentioned, I'm SURE one of the resin casters here on MCM forum, would be willing to do it. Hope this helps.

[montelsc]

thanks for the info if anyone can make them please contact me. Im also haveing trouble posting pics do you know how? thanks

[george 53]

Mike,I am the LAST person to ask about THAT. BUT, Clay Jones, one of our brother modelers here, Posted a GREAT how to on posting pictures from your PB account.THAT should at least get ya in the ballpark. It's the FIRST thread in the "Tips an Tricks" section. It's pretty thorough, and it might help. Enjoy youtr stay here,Mike, It IS a pretty cool place! WELCOME! ;)

[montelsc]

Mike,I am the LAST person to ask about THAT. BUT, Clay Jones, one of our brother modelers here, Posted a GREAT how to on posting pictures from your PB account.THAT should at least get ya in the ballpark. It's the FIRST thread in the "Tips an Tricks" section. It's pretty thorough, and it might help. Enjoy youtr stay here,Mike, It IS a pretty cool place! WELCOME! ;)

[montelsc]

Thanks again george.Im trying to load pics of my tkm built kits ill keep trying thanks again.

[charlie8575]

How-to is right here. Welcome to the board.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12248

Charlie Larkin

[imatt88]

Yeah, I'd love to see a '72 Grandville in kit form or resin, as I own a 1:1 example

[montelsc]

Yeah, I'd love to see a '72 Grandville in kit form or resin, as I own a 1:1 example

I dont want to sound stupid but whats a 1:1 can you post some pics my dad had a 71 4dr grandville (1st yr) i loved that car i wish i had the room for that tank id love to buy a real one 71,72,or 73 it was a well known car in my family my grandfather also had a 73.

[GMP440]

A 1:1 is the full size vehicle or object. The car you drive to work is a 1:1 scale.

[imatt88]

This is my 1:1 Grandville.

It needs some work(new fenders, rear bumper, and a new top)but it runs great and floats down the road

Its put away for the winter now,

Cheers, Ian

[rollinoldskoo]

http://www.resinrealm.net/Star/RRGalleries/RR_All.html

would a 1971 Olds 88 be a good start?

[David G.]

http://www.resinrealm.net/Star/RRGalleries/RR_All.html

would a 1971 Olds 88 be a good start?

No, the 88s have a different body shape, a Chevy Monte Carlo or Pontiac Grand Prix would be closer.

David G.

[montelsc]

This is my 1:1 Grandville.

It needs some work(new fenders, rear bumper, and a new top)but it runs great and floats down the road

Its put away for the winter now,

I just want to say thats a gorgous car just the way it is thats the same color my dad had. I also think somthing can be made up from the 70 bonneville kit that should be closest to the grandville.

Cheers, Ian

[MrObsessive]

Actually, an old MPC '71-'76 Caprice would be a good base as they rode the same basic platform in those years. Of course, you would have to do a LOT of reshaping and scratchbuilding, but the basics are at least there as far as the body shape is concerned.

[montelsc]

if you look in the under glass section (my 89 lsc) you can see pics of my car at my last show

[montelsc]

Actually, an old MPC '71-'76 Caprice would be a good base as they rode the same basic platform in those years. Of course, you would have to do a LOT of reshaping and scratchbuilding, but the basics are at least there as far as the body shape is concerned.

Yes they are very close im looking at my 71 impala right now but the dash is totally different.

[Craig Irwin]

Welcome to the world of scrach building.

[montelsc]

Welcome to the world of scrach building.

This is not an easy project

[Swifster]

Michael, I like your avatar. It makes me want to get some 7-Up.

I think you'll find that getting the master done will be your biggest challenge. Even when starting from another GM 'C' body, there are enough differences to require a LOT of scatchbuilding. A lot of small parts would also have to be mastered, such as the instrument panel, seats and trim, wheel covers, grilles, tail lamps and bumpers. Obviously resin casters want to specialize in something that will be 'sellable'. Make a convincing case that a Grandville kit is sellable, and you'll get one. The effort involved for a kit really wouldn't translate into a 'one off' unless you threw a lot of money at someone.

[imatt88]

Swifster,

You're absolutely right. It would still be nice to see more Ponchos in scale, though.

Question, did Pontiac ever put out a Promo kit from that year?

I would like to see more offbeat Pontiacs, like wagons, four doors, etc

That would be cool

Cheers, Ian

[montelsc]

Michael, I like your avatar. It makes me want to get some 7-Up.

I think you'll find that getting the master done will be your biggest challenge. Even when starting from another GM 'C' body, there are enough differences to require a LOT of scatchbuilding. A lot of small parts would also have to be mastered, such as the instrument panel, seats and trim, wheel covers, grilles, tail lamps and bumpers. Obviously resin casters want to specialize in something that will be 'sellable'. Make a convincing case that a Grandville kit is sellable, and you'll get one. The effort involved for a kit really wouldn't translate into a 'one off' unless you threw a lot of money at someone.

I think a resin kit would sell everyone likes and wants movie car replicas the grandville and the ventura both from the 7ups. I strongly belive they would sell! Everyone likes the bullitt cars dont they? i myself have both of them

[montelsc]

Swifster,

You're absolutely right. It would still be nice to see more Ponchos in scale, though.

Question, did Pontiac ever put out a Promo kit from that year?

I would like to see more offbeat Pontiacs, like wagons, four doors, etc

That would be cool

Cheers, Ian

I dont think any were made im suprised theres a 70 bonneville kit. I liked it so much i bought 2

[imatt88]

monte,

Yeah, I just saw an old AMT '70 Bonneville kit (without the boat), selling for $80 big ones

I love those mid to late '60's Ponchos