Revell '65 Impala Lowrider

[Snake45]

I keep getting the stupid 404 error trying to post this, so I'm gonna do this and post the pics and then see if I can come back and add one sentence at a time until I get all the text back, or find the problem. Sigh.

I’m not a big fan of convertibles, and I already had an original AMT annual ’65 Impala survivor on the workbench, so why did I buy this thing? I liked the color, that’s all. The (prepainted) base emerald green is gorgeous, and the light green flames are tastefully done and very eye-catching. Had to have it! (I think they also released it in at least one other paint scheme, too.)

Decided to Snake-slap it together as quick as possible, you know, the way we all built models when we were kids. I wasted no time building or painting the engine, exhaust, or random underhood details (I might go back and add all that stuff someday). The chassis parts got stuck together with Tacky Glue. You can build either the front or the back or both in either raised or lowered position, giving you four variations of sit/stance, and they don’t mention it but I imagine you could built one side raised and the other lowered, giving you two more stances. Strangely, there doesn’t seem to be a stock ride height option. I went with the parts for lowered.

Didn’t spend much time on the interior, either. Just painted some gauge faces black and hit some of the chrome trim with Silver Sharpie. Didn’t even paint the white carpet—hey, it’s a “custom,” it could happen, though at some point I might go back and paint the carpet green to match the prepainted seat inserts.

 

And here it is with the original AMT annual survivor I just restored/rescued. Thanks for looking and, as always, comments welcome.

Edited December 24, 2019 by Snake45

[espo]

The Tribal style flames are a different touch. This turned out very nice. You're right about convertibles, they really make you do a lot of extra work on the interiors.  

[Snake45]

16 minutes ago, espo said:

The Tribal style flames are a different touch. This turned out very nice. You're right about convertibles, they really make you do a lot of extra work on the interiors.  

Thanks! The 404 error wouldn't let me post the paragraph where I told about swapping the kit wheels for '69 Camaro snapper Rallys. 

[espo]

I did notice the Chevy Rallies, they're so common on the 1:1 cars that you almost forget they didn't come standard. 

2 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

Thanks! The 404 error wouldn't let me post the paragraph where I told about swapping the kit wheels for '69 Camaro snapper Rallys. 

 

[cobraman]

Looks pretty cool !

[Hmann68]

I’m a huge fan of flame jobs so this one really jumped out to me! Nice work once again ??

[PappyD340]

Nice work!

[Snake45]

On 12/24/2019 at 11:57 AM, cobraman said:

Looks pretty cool !

Thanks, Cobraman! Good to see your interests branching out a bit this year! 

[Snake45]

On 12/25/2019 at 3:40 PM, Hmann68 said:

I’m a huge fan of flame jobs so this one really jumped out to me! Nice work once again ??

Yah, I kinda dug it too. Thanks for the kind words!