Rusty Wallace Kodiak Pontiac 2+2 Aero Coupe

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Curbside/shelf model. No engine or chassis details. Scratch built front spoiler. Back window was...a "bear" (Kodiak bear pun...oh, never mind ☺)

 

Edited December 22, 2019 by AMC ROB

[Dave Van]

Nice work!!! I have a JNJ 2+2 kit on hand but waiting to see Salvinos kit....maybe easier. 

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[MarkJ]

Another Excellent build. 

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Thanks! This is a JNJ conversion kit (nose and back window) I've had sitting forever. I finally got around to piecing it together. I did not use the JNJ vacu-formed deck lid, though. I modified the trunk myself with putty and, believe it or not, a section from a plastic easter egg. The grille screens are also not included with the JNJ pieces...so I painted some 3M medical tape and cut it to shape. It seems to have a fairly appropriate scale grille texture. I'm sure the purists here are cringing, but I think it looks ok on the shelf.

[bbowser]

Great looking model!  Rusty was one of my favorites back in the day.

[SCRWDRVR]

Very nice!!! I’ve never seen the Pontiac aero coupe in a kit, I like it

[wrenchr]

On 12/22/2019 at 7:02 PM, AMC ROB said:

Thanks! This is a JNJ conversion kit (nose and back window) I've had sitting forever. I finally got around to piecing it together. I did not use the JNJ vacu-formed deck lid, though. I modified the trunk myself with putty and, believe it or not, a section from a plastic easter egg. The grille screens are also not included with the JNJ pieces...so I painted some 3M medical tape and cut it to shape. It seems to have a fairly appropriate scale grille texture. I'm sure the purists here are cringing, but I think it looks ok on the shelf.

I do not think I'm a purist but that looks good. One I would like to tackle some day. I see a resin body on ebay right now but I'd rather convert like you did.   

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Vietnam Vet67]

I was in Vietnam in 1967 as part of the 70th Combat Engineer Battalion and our mascot was the Kodiak Bear. Go figure!!!!!!

[Old Coyote]

Outstanding build sir. I understand that those old JNJ conversions can be quite challenging. Looks like you conquered yours beautifully.

[slusher]

Awesome build!!

[Heartattaq]

Gorgeous work, I always love seeing Rusty models. My favourite driver all time.