Harold Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) This started as a comparo with the old AMT (nee MPC) '69 Olds (which is almost finished). First off, this kit is worth all the accolades heaped upon it, with a few caveats. Compared to my AMT '66 442 and Lindberg '67 442 (both excellent kits in their own regard) and the '69, the engine seems a little large. Beyond that, there's a lot of good here- right down to the choice of an automatic or a manual (which is what mine wound up with). My only gripe with the motor is the alternator and power steering pump hanging out in mid- air, suspended, I suppose, by telekinesis (the Lindberg Olds is the only one of the four that has proper bracketry). Aside from a Detail Master distributor kit, the engine is box stock. The interior on this kit rocks. Everything assembles beautifully, and with a bit of foil and the kit supplied decals, great results are a given, though there are a few (again) caveats with the decals. The instrument decals are a tad small. I found this out when I painted the gauge recesses white, added the decals, and then had to cover the resulting white border with a toothpick and paint. I then flowed in some Tamiya clear gloss for the lenses. The woodgrain dash decals are a bit stiff, and no amount of Micro- Sol would get them to snuggle down properly. The interior is finished in Tamiya Red- Brown acrylic. The body is great. In a word, great. I filled the door handles and removed a few nameplates and shot with with a Nissan color (I misplaced the lid, so I couldn't tell you the code) over a Volkswagen silver base and then clear coated- all with Dupli- Color and polished out. One thing I like about convertible kits is that I can display them top up or down, depending on my mood, so I never glue the roof or boot in place. Oops- the spoiler was a press fit and I didn't notice I bumped it loose until a few minutes ago, so don't shoot me . Its back in place now... I really enjoyed building this little critter. Edited June 25, 2011 by Harold
Mr. Moparman Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 Very nice, clean build. One day I am going to build one of the Revell Hurst/Olds. I saw a artical in the (dare I say it)... The "other" mag. The builder did a review on both versions. They to were both very nice. He gave a good descriptive list of the very basic detailiing processes that a very, very basic modeler could do. I still can't make up my mind which is better.
hemi Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 That is one great looking build you did,I love it.Does anyone know if there are any plans to release Version that is not a drop top??
Sixties Sam Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 Excellent build! Great color, and engine bay details! Sam
davyou5 Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 Beautiful Job! I almost thought that it was the real deal! .
roadhawg Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 Very nice indeed. This has made me decide to go pick up a couple of these kits. Thanks!
Chief Joseph Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Great job! Looks just like the ones I remember from way back when. A/C is cool, too-- I'll have to pick up this kit just to have those parts
John Teresi Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Harold.......beautiful build........my friend would love this build......look`s like a car he use to own......Very nice.
niteowl7710 Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 That is one great looking build you did,I love it.Does anyone know if there are any plans to release Version that is not a drop top?? If there is I bet we find out about that in October at iHobby.
Chuck Most Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Love that body style. You did this one justice, Harold!
cruz Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I loved this kit when I put it together, very nice job on yours!!!
deathskull59 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 very clean oldsmoble its so clean that you can eat a plate of spaghetti off of it. and it also reminds me of my 70 buick gsx called the back lash witch is also very clean and nice too.
Dominik Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 beautiful cutlass! Very good paintjob - like t!
brodie_83 Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 I love this! My dad had a '72 in a color very similar to that, but a lighter shade. White 'vert top with white interior, chrome-vented hood and wire wheels. The car was gorgeous! What kit is this? The '72 Cutlass kit I saw looked like it had the W-30 hood. Does that kit come with both flat and W-30 hoods?
MyBradKeselowski Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Thats a really super looking Cutlass ! ! !
oldscool Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Beautiful Cutlass Harold. Nice paint too. gus Edited August 26, 2011 by oldscool
Harold Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks, guys! This is one that survived the fire. Apparently, not being able to get my display case upstairs actually played to my advantage.
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