Geno Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Hello, I just joined, it looks like a great site. I've just gotten back into building after 20+ years. This is my first effort. I think it turned out alright, lol. I BMF'd the trim, shaved the door handles and added ones from a diecast model parts bin. Edited November 4, 2012 by Geno
bbowser Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Great looking model Gene, welcome to the club. What part of O? I grew up in Dayton, but haven't lived there for a long time.
realgone58 Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Looks great! Seperate door handles really made a difference on this one.
Geno Posted November 4, 2012 Author Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) I live in Sidney if you know where that is? It's about 35 miles north of Dayton. And thanks for the kind words guys, it is appreciated. Since it seems the 1:24 diecast are drying up I figured I'd get back into building models. That way I can add some that weren't made in diecast, like the Buick. It fits right in with my '70 GM diecast muscle cars. Here it is with a couple of my diecast models. Edited November 4, 2012 by Geno
Scuderia Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 For such a layoff that looks epic. Great stuff, keep it up!
brodie_83 Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 I'm awaiting my trade for this kit so I can build it...I love the GSX! My favorite GM muscle car of the 70's! Yours looks fantastic! The first picture almost looks real!
caine440 Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Really nice work! I am just south of you in Troy. Welcome back to the hobby!
Geno Posted November 4, 2012 Author Posted November 4, 2012 Hey Roger, we'll have to hook up sometime. We've got a group that goes up to the show in Toledo twice a year, have you ever been up? It's a great show. Really nice work! I am just south of you in Troy. Welcome back to the hobby!
Greg Wann Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Nice, I do love Buicks. My first car was a 72 GS
Geno Posted November 4, 2012 Author Posted November 4, 2012 Again, thank you all for the friendly welcome, it's nice to be here.
Guest Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Beautiful build! That really inspires me to dig mine out and do some more work on it.
Dyno Davo Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Superb build Gene, neat color choice and really clean build
crazyjim Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Welcome back, Gene. Nice Buick. Sweet and SHINY :)
Deathgoblin Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice! I want to get one of these so I can build my old 72 Skylark Custom.
towman1271 Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Nice job...I have a friend that has an actual GSX identical to your build....... ill have to show him your beauty
Geno Posted November 4, 2012 Author Posted November 4, 2012 Thank you all, I believe I'm gonna enjoy it here. You all are great.
dimebolt Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Nice GSX Gene. And welcome. You're right there are a ton of great guys here. Corey
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