Jim Gibbons Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) I'll finally have a model to match my avatar. I'm building this to match the 1:1 version I had over 30 years ago, in the same color scheme. The parting lines, etc., are sanded, and it's about ready for paint. It's an original kit, so painting the three tone black/red/white interior will be a bit tricky with the original tub design. It'll be fun, though, and hope to have it done this spring. Edited March 17, 2014 by Jim Gibbons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 That should be fun good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baugher Garage Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 SWEET indeed can't wait for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Good to see you back, Jim. Looking forward to seeing this. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks, folks. Spring is almost here, and I can paint soon. I will be doing a trade to get a rechromed grille/bumper part, as there's some wear on the chrome on this. This was a builder that was stripped, etc., but all the parts are there, including the wheelcovers. I had a love/hate relationship with the 1:1, but it was a fun car. There was nothing like crusing with the top down on a summer's evening in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. I took it to see "More American Grafitti" at a drive in with a friend, and everyone already parked flashed their lights and beeped horns when I pulled in with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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