Tinky Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hello, I just finished this model car. Took about a month total, which is the longest I have ever taken to build a model (usually takes me a week to do ). The kit is an AMT 1970 Chevelle SS (Jack Reacher Issue). I used colors from Testor's Special Value Acrylic Paint set. It has the LS6 motor in it. Had a lot of trouble putting on the front bumper, needed to shave headlight openings like instructions suggested but did not go all way due to fear of breaking it. Hood doesn't not fit on properly because I cut it into thirds and glued it back to make hole so the engine could be seen. Scratch-built Modifications include: custom roll cage, side exit exhausts, side view mirrors (kit does not come with any ), windshield decal, and rear spoiler. I had a lot of fun building it, learned a lot. On a scale of "shelf of doom" to "completely awesome" I rate it an overall "meh". Could be much better but I'm really happy with they way it turned out. Thanks for reading! Beep Beep! Here comes the pictures... Non-staged photos: wait there's more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Complimentary box art that comes with purchase: Next project will be a scratch built trailer to hold this beauty. I would like to thank in advance for any comments or suggestions. Until next time... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Glad you had fun building it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synyster999 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 That's one mean lookin car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbazzarex Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 that is an awesome idea for the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 that's one bad lookin' Chevy !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 that's one bad lookin' Chevy !!!! Dittos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 That is pretty nice. Is that tape under the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06daytona Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Innovative use for sprue........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks for the comments! For the hood, I cut out a piece of plastic from one the of the bags it came with and taped it on with Scotch tape. I was too lazy/tired to make it look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Definitely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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