Ron35369 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 This started out as an easy build that I like to do occasionally just to keep me from burning out...but I spent as much time on it as any other model. This is a Polar Lights pre-painted 65 Coronet 500 convertible. I loved the color but it was pretty dull out of the box. I clear coated it with HOK clear coat & foiled all the trim that they had pad printed with silver & it really came to life. I detail painted the interior in tan & turquoise & did some detail on the chassis & found some old red stripe tires & Mopar Rally wheels in the parts box. Hope you enjoy.
High octane Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 That looks sweeeeeet for a Polar Lights Coronet. Makes me want to pull mine out of the stash and build it. Real nice interior also.
blunc Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 That is one beautiful MOPAR! Thumbs way up! I concur.
johnbuzzed Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 That is one nice model. Those Polar Light Coronets are good for something quick to build, even if they do need a little attention- but, what kit doesn't? Did your kit have a six cylinder distributor? Both of mine did.
mangodart Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Very nice build, I have the same color Dodge kit and thinking about repainting it, but looking at yours make me change my mind !!!!
Modlbldr Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I wish I could have found one or two in that color. The only ones I saw were red or black. I love what you did to detail this one. Looks nice! Later-
realgone58 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I was thinking about doing the same exact thing on one of these! Yours came out fantastic. I think this is the best color on these, and your clear makes it all the better.
Pete L. Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Really well done...great finish !!! And a super nice job on the wheels/tires .Makes one want to revist those Polar Lights kits . Edited January 8, 2013 by Pete L.
Sixties Sam Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Nice Dodge! The color is great, and the interior looks real. Nice work! Sam
Ron35369 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks guys for the great comments. This was one of those kits that was suppose to go together fast but the more I did to it the more I wanted to do. It is a really nicely detailed kit even though it's advertised as a snap kit. I glued most everything as I went. I'm glad you all liked it
Dyno Davo Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Ron, ya killing us, another stunner, check out the perfect reflection in the boot lid
Dr. Cranky Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Gorgeous model. Love the color and the interior details.
Edsel-Dan Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Gotta say the same. NICE MoPar!! I have this kit started. Got to get back to her & Finish!!! I also have the Hardtop in pale yellow/cream. Should have bought both that KB had that day. Last kits the store had!!!!
Ron35369 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks again for the great comments...Dr. Cranky, Ray & Dan. I've got the yellow hardtop as well Dan, although it's not built yet. I did look at the finish & I decided it looked a lot shinier than the convertible did so I didn't clear coat it. I may do it when I'm ready to build...we'll see.
rustybill1960 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Sharp and clean! Thank You for sharing Later Russ
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