customsrus Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Ok this is another older build of mine. This is my version of a 1968 Pontiac Banshee. I took the best parts of Revell's 68 Corvette and Lindbergs 63 Cougar ll. I grafted the center section of the Cougar to the Corvette. Filled in the fender vents and reshaped front and rear fenders to match the Cougar sections. I molded in the front lower valance of the cougar to the vette. Tail lights are from a 69 Camaro. I also molded a GTO hood scoop to the hood. Scratch built rear bumper and rocker moldings. The interior is made from the front half of the cougar and the rear section of the vette.Seats are narrowed vette seats. Door panels are scratch built. Chassis is from the Corvette with a modified ride height and relocated gas tank. Engine is from Revell's 66 GTO. Scratch built brackets for the alternator and power steering. Also scratch built air cleaner. Paint is Tamiya Mica Silver. This one also has the mysterious hood that will not close. Enjoy the pictures..
cobraman Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice work ! What keeps the hood from closing ? Hinge ? Doesn't look like it hits the engine.
Danno Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Great concept, super styling, excellent execution, John!
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) I think I've seen this one on another forum. Once again, a very nice blending of different kit elements to make a coherent, nicely proportioned car. You have a good eye for design. Edited January 20, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy
blunc Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 nice job on a car that should have been allowed to "compete" with the Vette market.
customsrus Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks to everyone who commented on this build ..
customsrus Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 Nice work ! What keeps the hood from closing ? Hinge ? Doesn't look like it hits the engine. The hood closed perfectly during the build process, but when I painted the model the hood would not close all the way. So my guess would be I forgot to leave enough space on the hood gaps so once it was painted the hood rubs on the fender somewhere.
christian-w Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Just wow! Awesome work. When I first saw the pictures I was thinking, where to get it and that I've never seen this kit anywhere to buy. After reading the text it is clear, why I didn't see it yet. Very good!
xbazzarex Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 fantastic job on a car that should still be made while the vette should have been left in days past. i have the corvette kit with this hood, same problem wont close no matter how hard ive tried lol, let me know if you figure it out.
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