Chillyb1 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 This is AMT's 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. I built this from an original issue of the kit that a friend of mine found in a thrift store. It was already built at some point and was in a state of disassembly when I got it. Some parts were missing and there were no instructions, but I made the best of it. The paint is Dupli-Color lacquer and I think it is called light turquoise metallic. Clear is Rust-Oleum lacquer. Polished with MicroMesh and then Novus 2 and 1. Interior is Tamiya TS-7 Racing White. Dash is detail painted; chrome is Alclad; brightwork is BMF and some aluminum tape. I didn't add much; I installed door locks because that spot is so visible that it seemed to call for them. Also a prewired distributor is installed, but I didn't really do much of anything under the hood. Chassis is detail painted because everything is molded in place. I had to make the windows because those parts were either missing or damaged. I'm happy enough with the result. I don't usually build cars like this one and I don't usually build old AMT kits (nor Revell, Monogram, and the rest for that matter). Enjoy. This is what I started with: And here it is in its resurrected glory:
Eshaver Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Stunning.................just like the real one was ! Ed Shaver
charlie8575 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Very nice job, Curtis. That racing white does look like a pretty good representation for that slightly off-white (parchment for Pontiac, dove for Buicks,) interior that was used. You should consider building more of these, you do a masterful job. Charlie Larkin
dougp Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Beautiful restoration, feel like I'm back in the 60's.
my name is nobody Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 This looks very cool. I was always attracted to these Pontiacs. our neighbour had a '65 Catalina 2+2 with a 421. that thing was beautiful. Your build up is sweet.
Lownslow Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 nice comeback didnt look too bad to begin with
crazyjim Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Good looking build. Great color. Those cars should have come with a propeller on the back end because they're big as a boat.
Scalper Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Wow this is Great!!! love the detail. dash board and the wheels look really good.
superhornet1015 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 WOW, That looks like the one that I had,except the color was a little lighter. Sweet job on that.Where did you find that color? Going to have to do my GP in that color. :lol: Pete
Chillyb1 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Posted January 17, 2011 WOW, That looks like the one that I had,except the color was a little lighter. Sweet job on that.Where did you find that color? Going to have to do my GP in that color. :lol: Pete It is an amazing color. I found it in a run-of-the-mill AutoZone with all the other Dupli-Color paints. I think I still have the can and would be able to look up specific name and color code if you want. When I was looking for a suitable color for this build my eye went to that paint right away. It looks good in scale for a metallic. And the clear coat really makes it look deep, if that's what you are going for.
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