StevenGuthmiller Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Well, here it is. My 1965 Chrysler 300. Took almost exactly 1 month to finish this build. Exactly where I like to be. I figure 12 builds per year is perfect for me. Pretty much box stock, although I did take a few liberties with this one. As far as I know, steel wheels & dog dish caps were not available as an option on the 300 in '65, but I liked the look, plus the old built up was missing the stock hubcaps when I got it & I didn't want to deal with the time & cost of Modelhaus pieces. Besides, I think it gives it that sort of "sleeper"/ "grandpa's hot rod" vibe. Dog dishes are all the rage on muscle cars these days, why not on a big old yacht like this? Otherwise, It's painted in factory correct "Royal Turquoise" with a not so correct cream & turquoise interior, another little touch of my own. I don't believe this color combo was available, but it should have been! Other touches include, scratch built antenna, interior rear view mirror, head light covers and the body colored panel behind the grille under the hood to help cover up the ugly grille backs so prevalent on these old kits. I also flocked the carpet & tinted the glass & added a full array of under hood decals courtesy of "speedwaydecals.com". Now it's off to Cancun Mexico for a week to relax & contemplate my next project. Take care all!!  Steve  Edited April 26, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Flawless ! ! Beautiful build ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Another nice 300 Steve. I'm always impressed with your work. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 That is beautiful Steve, and I just love 'dem Mopars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkster Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I love that very good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Fantastic build Steve and beautifully detailed. Excellent work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Very nice job Clean,clean,clean, Sure wish you'd bring some of your models to the NNL North on May 17 in Bloomington... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Train Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Awesome looking model!!That BMF work is flawless.Man I wish I could build em like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Excellent build Steve, I don't think Ive seen one as nice as this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 B e a u t i f u l !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbybobby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Nice build and very clean, great engine compartment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filter Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 simply beautiful! really awesome model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Super nice and those wheels are perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Absolutely beautiful Steve!....how can anyone not love this body style.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Another grest build Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 That is super nice , everything about it is super nice ! The grille and headlight covers really stand out , great job Steve ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks great. Very well done. Antenna and headligt covers a nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Jeez! We're Not Worthy! Stunning build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks a lot guys! It was another fun build. Not sure where I'm headed next. I have so many great old kits to build, sometimes I have a hard time making a decision on what I want to do. It's between these; '58 Ford, ( which I just seem to keep putting off) '65 Dodge Monaco, '61 Ford Starliner, '59 Pontiac hardtop & the one I've been putting off for 20 years, a '62 Chrysler 300! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Beautiful work on that big Chrysler, great engine details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Beautiful subject, beautifully rendered. Great colour choices and your trademark sharp-as-a-knife detailing. Wonderful! ( I do wonder if the type of person who would have ordered the 2-tone interior would have also specified dog-dish caps. OMG, am I becoming a nit-picker?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I really like those steel wheels! If I ordered one of these new, I'd for sure order it with steelies. Very nice work all over (As usual), fantastic paint work and as Peter said above, fantastic clean job with the BMF. Excellent looking Chrysler for sure. How about building the Pontiac next? That would be an easy pick to me as it's the only GM-product on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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