'66 GTO

Mike H.

Member since
November 2006

'66 GTO

Posted by Mike H. on Friday, January 23, 2009 10:02 PM

This was inspired by my 1:1 magazine that showed up in the mailbox. The BMF gave me fits because the adhesive is at the end of it's shelf life so I'm not pleased. The Testors vinyl top system was a new thing I tried, and it turned out "OK" IMHO. Practice will help. I also wired & plumbed the bay for some added detail. I still have to clear coat the hood, but calling it done.

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jtrace214

Member since
June 2008
From: Piscataway,NJ

Posted by jtrace214 on Friday, January 23, 2009 10:12 PM

Mike, amazing goat I love the vinyl top,I didn't know Testors made them.Beats masking tape like I have done. Have to look into that cool gol too What did you use for paint?

John

the pic to the left is my weekend condo lol

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Mike H.

Member since
November 2006

Posted by Mike H. on Friday, January 23, 2009 11:26 PM

jtrace214 wrote:

Mike, amazing goat I love the vinyl top,I didn't know Testors made them.Beats masking tape like I have done. Have to look into that cool gol too What did you use for paint?

John

Thank you for the compliment John. The vinyl top is a two-part rattle can system. Worth the price of investment I think - about $9.00 total.

Have to look into that cool gol too - ???? Not sure what you're asking here. LOL

The paint is all Testors and Tamiya acrylics. The body color is Tamiya titanium gold.

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jtrace214

Member since
June 2008
From: Piscataway,NJ

Posted by jtrace214 on Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:38 AM

Mike,thats what I get for typing late lol.You answered my question anyway I ment cool gold paint

Thanks sorry about that,

John

the pic to the left is my weekend condo lol

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dmk

Member since
September 2008
From: North Carolina, USA

Posted by dmk on Saturday, January 24, 2009 9:41 AM

Nice Goat! The engine detail is fantastic. Gotta love a Tri-Power 389. Nice coloring on those two barrel Rochesters.

You know, while I would really hate a vinyl top on a 1:1 car, it really looks great on a model. Nice job on that. Does the Testors kit come with anything to do the chrome trim on the top?

I like the cool gol too. Big Smile [:D]

Got any more pics?

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Mike H.

Member since
November 2006

Posted by Mike H. on Sunday, January 25, 2009 5:27 PM

Thanks guys for the compliments. They are very much appreciated. The Testors kit does not include anything for the trim. I used Evergreen .040 half-round styrene stock to add the base drip rails/trim. Sorry man, no more pics without being redundant. LOLOL