Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Some time ago, I was given a box full of built models by a friend. I did some rebuilds on the models, but the only one I took pictures of before doing the job was this Poncho, a Catalina Super Duty. The car was painted with acrylic paint in a very nice tone of blue, but it was very scratched. Like the car was missing almost nothing, being just a little scratched and showing it's time inside a box full of models kept just one on top of the other, I decided to try to restore it, and also use it to practice on this particular kit, as I have one still sealed that I plan to build in the near future. For my luck, there was another Catalina inside the box, built as a junker, with lot's of what I can swear is Testors rust paint brushed on, with no chrome parts left. Combining the two, I could build one complete model. Here is what I started with: The first thing I did was to disassemble the Poncho, and strip the body and floor pans with brake fluid. It took a week but most of the paint came off. The rest I removed with an old tooth brush and pine sol. The first part to be repainted was the interior, where I used Testors red enamel, and then Testors acrylics: The dark red, white and silver were all brush painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 For the body, I decided to use Tamiya TS-15 blue, as I wanted a contrasting colors efect. and here is the completed resto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 The interior looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 An incredible resto on one of my favorite GM products. You can tell the difference like night and day, simply gorgeous Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Great job, nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 WOW!!! Super nice, great shiny paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks!! I just couldn't resist saving it, it's such a great looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 nice save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 EXCELLENT TURNAROUND...sharp model....Slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Great save. I love the SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Woah, thats nice. The super-smooth paint is terribly nice, but I really love that interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 WOW!!That looks sweet.I have seen this kit before but never thought much of it,that all changed now that I've seen one built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Beautiful Rescue!!! You did a great job on restoring this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 That is friggen sweet. Love the color choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcar32 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I agree with all above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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