mangodart Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Hi guys, here's my latest build, still on the 70ies way I'm building this year, a 79 GMC Caballero Laredo from MPC. Laredo is the a finition level with this two tone paint scheme. I had to modify the body with some molding line to have this paint scheme, also work on the rear license plate as it's much deeper on the original car. Red color is from Suzuki, paint with the aero on a silver base. I've had some flocking and seat belt on the interior.Wheels and mirrors are form my parts box. I've put the optional front spoiler to give it a sporty look. Lets show you more pics :
mangodart Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 I forgot to say I've add the black "protection" on the bumpers as it wasn't included on the orginal model kit. L'tes see some more pics : Here's a last pic with it's "kousin" El Camino to see the difference on the grill : Hope you'll like it. Also, maybe I post it on the wrong topic, as it's a pick up, well, it's half a car half a pick up... Anyway let me know.....
PappyD340 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Very NICE build, I like the color scheme, they both look great
Mike Kucaba Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 That looks very nice! That's a model I seldom see displayed anywhere. The way you did the chassis reminds me of how I use to apply rust - proofing in the late '60's. Great work on both.
mikemodeler Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Very nice, I remember that paint scheme was popular in the late 70's/early 80s.
TooOld Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Great looking Caballero ! Your trim work on the sides looks right on . I agree with you that it's more car than truck and should be allowed here , but there are some who don't agree . It will be moved .
mangodart Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 Great looking Caballero ! Your trim work on the sides looks right on . I agree with you that it's more car than truck and should be allowed here , but there are some who don't agree . It will be moved . Thanks for the nice comments, no problem if this topic move on the pick up truck section
o-man Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Great looking car/truck. Love the color combination!
slusher Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Very sharp build, great paint,finish,and color choice...
peekay Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Nice work - the added trim and two-tone really set it apart.
realgone58 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Very nice colors, and the correctly added trim looks great!
exnyman Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Looks great! The shot with the El Camino though, the Camino is an 81. The Caballero had the identical grille to the El Camino, just the nameplates were different. Hot Wheels made a mistake in branding their later El Camino as an 80 but the grille actually is for a 79. Edited October 6, 2013 by exnyman
mangodart Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks for the nice comments, it was a real pleasure to work on this car !!!
JBucci Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Beautiful build. How did you make the license plate?
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