Resin 66 Biscayne is done

[cobraman]

Finished this replica of my buddys 1:1 car today. Won't go into all details as the build is in the workbench section. The short story is that this utilized a MCW resin 66 Biscayne body and interior. A Revell 66 SS 396 was used for the engine and chassis. Tried to make it as close to his car as possible. Did have a couple of problems but I always do when using resin. The bigest problem I really never solved was that the body and interior did not go low enough on the chassis and you can see a little too much frame. It is not perfect and could have been done better by a better builder but I did the best I could and hopefully my friend will like it. I noticed I forgot to BMF the door handles and install the mirror. That will be done before I sent it to him.

[Harry P.]

My only question is what's up with that thick vertical foil strip on the side? I assume that's supposed to be a door edge protector? I say lose it... it looks out of place on the model. Just my opinion, of course...

[Porscheman]

Beautiful Ray. These were the cheap muscle cars in the 70's, a lot of them at my high school near Chicago. Wish I bought one.

[slusher]

Sharp build Ray. You did a great job. It's not easy working with resin.

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. Harry, I agree but it is on the real car so it is on the replica. : )

[sak]

Pretty badass I guess. Never could understand why anybody would buy a post coupe when a hardtop was available but perhaps they had theyre advantages.

[TooOld]

Very cool Ray, I love it ! And those wheels and tires look perfect on it !

I had a '65 2 dr sedan and remember it was a real sleeper .

[Danno]

Nice, Ray.

[tbill]

Ray, looks great! nice job.

question for ya, I had a 65 Biscayne, and it had a piece of chrome trim along the upper part of the quarter panel, did the 66 not have this trim? just curious as I haven't seen a 66 Biscayne in real life.

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. Tom, I don't know about the trim. I only know my friends car does not have it.

[PappyD340]

Very NICE Ray!!

[Helix]

Nice one Ray

[cobraman]

Thank you Larry and Ray.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice job.

[crazyjim]

Looks like another winner to me, Ray. I think your friend is going to love it.

[Tom99]

Your friend should be proud to display it, I would, nice work.

[am73grand]

Ray that is gorgeous!!! Nice job!!!!

[Michael in Illinois]

Looking good Ray, I found the same issue with the interior and body, needed to sand the inside of the body to get it corrected. Havent shot color on mine yet, but all the sub assemblies are complete.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[cobraman]

Thanks for the kind words fellows.

[om617]

Very nice Chevy,and i bet you`re friend will love it.

[TFchronos]

Very nice build!

[cobraman]

Now to pack it and ship it and hope it gets there in one piece ! : )

[Tom Geiger]

Pretty badass I guess. Never could understand why anybody would buy a post coupe when a hardtop was available but perhaps1906 they had theyre advantages.

Price and maybe some weight advantage for racing. Back in 1966 my father ordered a new Tempest 2 door sedan with a 4 speed. The car was delayed and we were moving to Europe, so the dealer offered him a Lemans hardtop off the lot at the same price. My father later remarked that he was glad he got the hardtop since it was a much prettier car, but he was blinded by his strict German upbringing to avoid spending money you didn't have to. In the same light, my grandfather bought a new 1963 Biscayne 4 door sedan with a six, stick and no power anything. It's just the way folks were back then.

[Guest]

Very nice Ray!