1969 Olds 4-4-2 W30. First finished kit for 3 years...

[Young iron]

If it's always a satisfaction to finish a kit, imagine how it is after a three years break.

This is very simple. A good old Amt/Mpc kit. No vinyl top, no funky interior. Just minimal engine wiring and details, Keith Mark decals, and different wheels : 1967 Coronet R/T Magnum 500 wheels on Firestone Wide Ovals with painted redlines.

I realized after paint that it was more or less a clone of the 1:18 Die Cast ERTL 1969 Olds. But it seems that this Topaz metallic over black combo was common on 1969 advertisings.

A few defaults are still here and there. The body has damaged A-pillars, but I didn't want to throw it away. They're repaired but not perfect. The BMF job is not my best one ever, but engraving is a bit to flat, and Hey, I just go back to the Hobby !

1969 Olds 4-4-2 400ci motor, with W30 option : Twin-snorkel ram induction, red inner fenderwells and splash shields. Will soon move the upper hose toward right. Pics always show the unexpected defaults.

European brand Motip red primer (that's a GM !!!), paint and clear. No polishing or so, just 1200-grit sanding between layers (3 of each) and use of spray-can-to-gun adapter.

Plastic bumper 1:1 paint and BMF inside. Seats are less shiny in person, but I should have grained the surface with a final ultra-thin coat.

Family...

Thx

Next !!!

[Nacho Z]

I think that it looks great! You did a nice job with it. I like that last picture too, there are some nice looking models in there.

[mangodart]

Having saw it in my hand, I can tell it's a very nice looking Olds !!! Good job

[Snake45]

Very nice indeed! Gold is a hard color to pull off but you did a great job with it. Model on!

[w451973]

Nice work. I painted one gold also. The a pillers on these do suck and break often so don't worry about it. I also like your choice of wheels that closely resemble the better looking SS1's. Also, good job on no trunk decals. Everyone always add those even tho they are incorrect.

[slusher]

Very sharp clean build..

[peekay]

Obviously you haven't forgotten how to make a great looking model!

[sak]

badass

[deuces wild]

What he ^ said..

[Maxicoop]

sweet great lookin' 442 w30

[cswilliams1963]

Nice work.

[o-man]

Obviously you haven't forgotten how to make a great looking model!

X2!

[Young iron]

Thank you for all these comments !

It's truly a pleasure to be part of this community, and get its congrats.

I actually first put the rear stripes on it. But since I found no pictures such as on the Web, I did some research. And found that they were incorrect. Thanks Dennis that you confirmed.

BTW, yes, Mangodart is one of my best friends. And his models are always outstanding.

[donb]

Sharp looking car for sure. Nice!

[crazyjim]

Welcome back to the hobby. Your 442 looks wonderful in SHINY :)

[OldTimer50707]

Looks pretty good to me.

[Ron Hamilton]

I like it!!!!

[moparfarmer]

Nice looking Olds..Never was a fan of the red under hood fenders but thats the way it was..Sure diggin' that last family picture...That Road Runner and Charger are sure looking sharp..

[Helix]

Nicely done Ben!

[Young iron]

Fortunately, we won't have to wait another 3 years till the next completion

[Chris White]

great job

[om617]

Great looking Olds.

[phil-east]

I love that colour combo, I built a `69 plymouth GTX in the same scheme a while ago. great build all around super clean and great paint.

[IJ001]

Hey folks

Hope you don't mind me resurrecting this thread. Benjamin, you mentioned that you've used "Keith Mark decals" - Why ??, are they better than the ones supplied in the kit ??. I have the same kit and plan on building it in the coming months and just wondered, especially if I could get them in red (to go over a silver paint-job).

 

Ian.