blackace183 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I went to Michaels today and picked up this model for 10 bucks. I thought it was worth it. Ill be posting updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severin681 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Totally worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I bought one some time ago. That tooling is really showing its age. Lots of flashing and mold lines. How was yours when you opened the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 There was a bit nothing some sand paper and a knife couldnt take care of. Only complaint was i thing more things were chromed then need so it was a bit more work to remove the chrome finish. But all in all its a solid kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Worked on the engine block today. I strayed from the suggested paint color and did a steel/sivler mix. I stripped most of the chrome parts so the throttle, intake and blower were painted in a high shine (whats on the lablel not my words lol) silver. Heres a picture of the the block minus the manufolds and headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Last update for the night.......... Painted chassis semi black Painted headers red. I felt lime all my work removing the chrome finish might not be recognized lmfao so the other sprue u see is to do that lol Ill have much much more tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Finished most of the block. Only need to install belts, alt, and exhaust. Quick picture of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicky Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I went to Michaels today and picked up this model for 10 bucks. I thought it was worth it. Ill be posting updates. worth it .... hell yeah , cost at least 3 times that here in the UK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 ThatS like tamiya kits in the states Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Nice score for $10! My only actual gripes with this kit are the lack of a set of black stripes and the design of the center bar of the grille. Edited October 8, 2012 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 nice score for ten bucks! kits are getting so expensive.......i was gonna pick up the new 50 oldsmobile the other day..........27.00 dollars!! geez! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 i wish the bumpers wernt all chromed out it look so fake an i hate doing all the painting to make it look real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 nice score for ten bucks! kits are getting so expensive.......i was gonna pick up the new 50 oldsmobile the other day..........27.00 dollars!! geez! cheers bryan i had a 50% off coupon but still it was rather cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 I painted the seats late last night. Did them in just a flat black. I think they look really good for not using flocking. I also finished the block assembly. Here is some quick pics of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 orry guys ive been busy lately but i have made progress. I primed and painter the body. Im happy with the final outcome. Can anyone tell me how to post full size images instead of the thumbnails? Thanks , Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Okay well iforgot about this post but ive finshed it heres some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReptileGuy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Looks fantastic... I've built this same kit in a lot of different versions about 5 times over the years. I like the kit because it's accurate in most respects and it's just plain fun. I'll be picking up another one soon as I finish one of the other 8 projects I have on the bench. Edited November 5, 2012 by ReptileGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 LOL. I liked it too but mainly because u can do so much of your own stuff to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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