Belugawrx Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Well after a long and arduous battle with the rattle can.... Here she is..... I had this painted purple five (5) times All mirrors are on by the end of this post Undercarriage lightly weathered This is the pic that kept me trying purple I'm happy with the way it came out black, and my patience levels have risen considerably Laff Comments and criticisms welcomed Happy modelling
Belugawrx Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 Nice job. Where are the tires from? Those tires came out of the parts bin and could be 20 yrs old!! I know the wheels came out of the AMT 79 Firebird kit (the one with the full rollcage??)
CaptainAhab Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Very cool, I like the back as you don't see them black often
o-man Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Turned out great! I guess the pond swims were worth it in the end.
Phildaupho Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I really like the sunset photo of the model.
Belugawrx Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 I really like the sunset photo of the model. Yup It is my dsktp background.... just to haunt me Laff
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Great looking model, and like Carl said, nice stance. I forget sometimes what really good looking, well proportioned cars these are.
Skypower Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Very nice work glad you finely got that one beat.
Belugawrx Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 Very nice work glad you finely got that one beat. Thanks BobYa whew!! Thanks Lee Carl Joe Jim Oscar Yup they had to be done I really like the sunset photo of the model. Phil Tell me your not opening a beer tomorrow (Sunday @ 7:00 am)!!? Bill Yup fell in love with the E bodies @ 8 yrs old (1970) True racing bodies and engines I did not step on it! Although it was almost there The problem was not taking all variables into account during paint Put it in my LEARNED file .... ( more like my SCHOOLED!! file) Laff haha
TooOld Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Looks great Bruce ! Well worth the extra work involved .
Lunajammer Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Amazing how well those wheels set it off. Very astute choice.
A.R.C. Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 It looks like it wants to get in a fight. I like it a lot, nice work!
jaydar Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 I am building that car now. The detail on the chassis will send me back to upgrade mine. Nice build. Thanks for the inspiration. Joe.
Belugawrx Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Need to update this one to put an end to this challenge.... I'm sure we have all had builds like this. Where nothing seems to come together as planned, paint foul ups, final assembly woes, lost or broken parts, etc., but we persevere and,.... Finally we have it under glass and into the display case it goes. BIG TIP- make sure there are low voltage lights in your display case above your newest completion! A sense of humor is always needed Happy Modelling
Davewilly Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Great looking Challenger.......and man that stinks!! but you handled it in a great way!
majel Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Great job of making lemonade out of lemons!! Very constructive way to keep from stepping on it and giving it a proper burial. It looks great and comes with a cool story! Good job.
Belugawrx Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Thnx Jim and Dave Whew.... just one of those builds It'll never go in a box tho It now resides in the case as a reminder
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