Ryan S. Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Hi All, my girlfriend Nichole, wrapped up her first two builds this past weekend and we wanted to show them off. First is the Revell 65 Shelby GT350, done in Testors Lime Ice lacquer. This one was close to finish a while ago, but had a little run in with one of our cats that jumped on a shelf above it, causing the shelf to fall on the car. I was able to help her fix the window pillar that broke as well as masking for some touch up paint. Other than that this one was all her. Not too bad right? The Charger, of course, is the infamous Fast and Furious re-issue. This kit just sucks, but I'm sure most of you know that. She did her best to make lemonade with the lemon, though, and all in all it turned out pretty good. This one is all out of box. She wanted a bumble bee stripe on the back so she made one with electrical tape. There's some problems with the interior tub that cause the body to sit above the frame, but with all the other issues this kit has, and it's just going on the shelf, she didn't want to fanagle with it too much and we're calling it done too. Thanks for looking and I'll pass on any comments to her. Happy St. Pats day! Edited March 17, 2011 by Ryan S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajaboy5b Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 she is better then me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Really cool. Better than my first builds. Paint is great too. Question though, did the roll cage come like that out of the kit? Seems to be really low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Really cool. Better than my first builds. Paint is great too. Question though, did the roll cage come like that out of the kit? Seems to be really low. Yeah, the cage sits really weird in the tub OOB like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yeah, the cage sits really weird in the tub OOB like that. Just don't roll it I guess. Wouldn't want to anyway looking as nice that that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Very nice builds .. 1st ones? wow! They are very clean. For her next assignment, it's BMF. Hey Ryan ... are you related to our other Ryan Silva here? Edited March 17, 2011 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Those are some nice hits for being the first time up to bat!! There's a lot of potential there!! My wife finally sat down and tried her hand on one too. It was AMT's '57 Corvette Gasser. It was going pretty well and she was doing awesome and then the flip-up front clip wouldn't match up with the body. Even though I spent some time getting it fixed....she sadly lost interest and now it just sits. Good to see your girl crank out two of them no less!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 she did an excellent job on these. if you are teaching her the ways of the plasmurai then kudos to you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Very nice builds .. 1st ones? wow! They are very clean. For her next assignment, it's BMF. Hey Ryan ... are you related to our other Ryan Silva here? Yup, BMF is on the agenda for the next one(s) she does. For sure. Nope, no relation to the other Ryan Silva just two dudes with a cool name... Thanks for the kind words eveyone, I'll pass them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Ryan, could you ask her if I sent my stash over if she would build them for me.....Two killer builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Nicky Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks everyone! Ryan got me hooked, still have 4 more cars at home to work on. It's great getting feedback. And fabulous is a great teacher, helping me add things that aren't included in the kit. (And fixing accidents from our cats!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 LOVE the Mustang. It came out looking really awesome. The Charger is pretty good as well. For a kit that sucks, she did a nice job on it. Tell her to keep up the great works. =^.^= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 She's done a spectacular job on them both, especially the Shelby. Hopefully she stays interested in the hobby since she's a great model builder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 For a first time they are pretty darn good, Tell her to keep it up and that everyone one is a learning experience. What will be her next builds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Well i'm impressed!...very clean lookin' work...and yea when she masters the bmf ..look out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Nicky Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 For a first time they are pretty darn good, Tell her to keep it up and that everyone one is a learning experience. What will be her next builds? Hey Sean, thanks for the kudos. I'm in the middle of a '69 Camaro Z28 RS, and just started a '71 Hemi Cuda while waiting for better spray painting weather. Next up? I have a '49 Mercury and '58 Chevy Impala just waiting on the shelf for me! I'm addicted! Working on putting a vinyl top on the Hemi and will do my first BMF job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Good to hear you're addicted Nichole. Keep on goin'!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 very good job on that amt Charger, in fact that may be one of the best builds ive seen of that particular kit, keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Mustang Nicky, Welcome to the madness! Those are two very nice builds. I really like the Mustang. That's a color you don't usually see them wearing and it looks good in green. I tell all new builders to concentrate on the basics, do a nice, clean build and the more advanced stuff will come in time. I don't need to tell you this because you've got the basics down pat. I'm looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf75 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 she is better then me Me too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yeah, the cage sits really weird in the tub OOB like that. I assume this charger is made by the smae team that did the general lee charger, all the same kit flaws show through, like the cage that sits low. Lol I got so upset with the cage that I parts boxed it. Not to downtalk your girlfriend mate, she's done a fantastic job, pitty the Charger kit isn't what i was hoping it to be, oh well I plan to find a good kit and make up the Fast and Furious Charger one day anyways. Thankd for sharing, and tell her to keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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