MrObsessive Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Really nice build -up of the '60 Bonneville. I've heard all the comments about the roof, but that side by side of the them really clears it up for me. It's a shame that Trumpeter doesn't run the test shots or advanced views through the various forums and get feedback. Wonder if the roof could be corrected in place. Seems a waste to trash a '59-'60 chevy I looked at doing that Mike with the kit I have, but the problem is not just the length of the roof, it also has a strange inward taper starting at about the mid-part of the roof and working your way back. It's very noticeable (to me) especially when looking at the model from the top. As far as trashing a Revell '59 or '60 kit you could always turn them into four door hardtops-------or in the case of the '60, make a convertible out of it and beat Revell to it!
MrObsessive Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 I have the convertible version of that kit, unbuilt, and strangely enough it has two identical chrome trees, parts-wise... but one of them has a satin finish. Back when that kit was new there were a LOT of complaints among builders about Trumpeter's satin finish "chrome" as opposed to the mirror like finish you would expect. Maybe this was caught midstream and they added the extra tree? Or perhaps the store that had it opened the kit up, added the extra chrome and then resealed it? I'm not sure............
Harry P. Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 What is the actual difference in the roofs shown in post #2? The height of the crown? I don't see it. As you can see, the overall length of the body is pretty close. Several key points line up pretty well... but the rear glass ends too far forward on the model.
Harry P. Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Back when that kit was new there were a LOT of complaints among builders about Trumpeter's satin finish "chrome" as opposed to the mirror like finish you would expect. Maybe this was caught midstream and they added the extra tree? Or perhaps the store that had it opened the kit up, added the extra chrome and then resealed it? I'm not sure............ No, it was a sealed brand-new kit when I bought it. Maybe just a happy accident.
Mike Kucaba Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Now THAT really clears it up!! Can you do a photo overlay
1 bad55 stan Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Very nice,i like all 3,top job on all of them....
Ron Hamilton Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 I would be proud to have that one. Beautiful Job Mon Ami!!!!!!
peekay Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 That's one of the nicest Trumpeter Bonnevilles I've seen - great colour choices too.
mangodart Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 Is it safe to assume you didn't get those PE hood hinges to work? You're right, it is still in bags...... For the chrome tree, when I first bought the kit, the one inside was satin chrome, then I read on SAE that you could ask fro a replacement one to the detailer which sold it so that's how I proceed, my detailer ask Trumpeter for a new chrome tree and I got the right one maybe a month after, he was very surprised and I was surely the only one who ask for that Thnaks for the nice comments, it is really appriciate
Dominik Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) B E A U T I F U L !!! Your colorchoice is perfect! Thank you Harry to show the different roofs. I also didn't saw the differences. Like the '58 (? the left one in the last pictures) also. is it in the galerie? Edited August 25, 2014 by Dominik
mangodart Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks for the comments, no the 58 hasn't been posted here as it's an old build...
Bob Ellis Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 After seeing the Trumpeter Bonneville hardtop compared to the real car, I see you had no choice but replace the top. Also, what were they thinking using a 2 door post sedan roof on a Bonneville? On another note about Trumpeter and the '63 Nova convertible kit; if you look at the box side, the windshield is correct on a picture scaled the same size as the model. But the actual model windshield looks like it came from those kiddie ride cars at the amusement park. I think this problem is best solved using the Modelhaus '62 Nova convertible windshield replacement piece. As much as we complain about these imperfect models, it is better to have them and be able to fix them, than not have them at all. original AMT Bonnevilles cost more even as a gluebomb.
carrucha Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Nice build. Good job on the roof swap. I was thinking of getting this kit and doing the roof swap. Instead I might just get the AMT kit from ebay.
The Modeling Hermit Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 That's a beautiful build using one of my favorite color combinations.
unclescott58 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 A lot of work getting that thing right. I'm impressed. Good job. Scott
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