66Foxtrot Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Revell 1/24 Pontiac '69 GTO, built OOB.I used Testor's rattle can enamel for the exterior, and Tamiya acrylics for the rest.A fun kit of something different, and my first of 2015.A lot of mistakes, but it was fun to use Bare Metal Foil for something other than canopy masking.Hope you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryDavis Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 That really looks good James. Good job with the BMF also. That engine bay is very clean...and that engine looks real.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewahl Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi, James, You just triggered a bunch of memories of the 1968 GTO convertible that I bought new for $4,150. It was Solar Red! With a red interior, too. MPC had an annual kit of that car that has never been reissued since. I sold it in 1976 when the oldest kid became 16 and wanted to drive it. The last I heard of it was that the buyer dropped a u-joint on the drive shaft while attempting a 130 mph run on a long, lonely country road. Thank goodness it was the back one. The kid got even with me, though. He totalled my 1974 Grand Am while on a date. I paid $4,800 for it; got $2,300 in insurance, and sold the as-is carcass for $1,250. My depreciation over three years was just $1,250. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Foxtrot Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi, James, You just triggered a bunch of memories of the 1968 GTO convertible that I bought new for $4,150. It was Solar Red! With a red interior, too. MPC had an annual kit of that car that has never been reissued since. I sold it in 1976 when the oldest kid became 16 and wanted to drive it. The last I heard of it was that the buyer dropped a u-joint on the drive shaft while attempting a 130 mph run on a long, lonely country road. Thank goodness it was the back one. The kid got even with me, though. He totalled my 1974 Grand Am while on a date. I paid $4,800 for it; got $2,300 in insurance, and sold the as-is carcass for $1,250. My depreciation over three years was just $1,250. Ed Hi Ed, Thanks! This build seems to have triggered memories for a lot of people. I've never driven one, but it's on my list of cars I wish I could have now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbajoe Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 very nice build... the color is very fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nice build James! I just recently found out about adding a coat of Tamiya "Smoke" color to the wheels and it brings them out nicely and gives a more realistic look. I have the article if you want to read it. Lemme know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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