Steamboat Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I recently finished this one for our club build, which was to build a Christmas present. I don't know a lot about GM's, so I built it box stock, without even adding engine wiring. The paint is Testors White Lightning rattle can lacquer with Tamiya rattle can clear. I wanted the interior to be a burgundy color, so I primed the pieces with red oxide primer, and top coated them with a light coat of Tamiya Bright Red PS-34. I'm pretty happy with the results. First time for me using a black chalk wash on the grille. It's super easy and I'll never paint one with enamel again! Comments and criticism are welcome. There's always room for improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Nice look, nice color ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2zwudz Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Nice! Thanks for sharing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 That's a nice looking Impala! The pearl white really pops and the red interior really sets it off! The wheels and tires makes a great final touch! I wish I had waited for this version for the better wheels and engine parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 A beautiful build of a beautiful car. Very cleanly trimmed and the Wheels give it a great look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Very nice Impala. I like the white with the red interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Nice color combo, nice foil, nice wheels, nice interior. Well built model. Excellent all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Very nice, only thing is with the modern wheels the old generator should have been exchanged for a alternator lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Very sharp. Well built and finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Classicgas said: Very nice, only thing is with the modern wheels the old generator should have been exchanged for a alternator lol. Yeah, like I said I'm a total newbie when it comes to GM's. Mopars had alternators starting in '61. I painted the brake rotors black to simulate drum brakes too. The kit comes with some nice rotor decals but no calipers. I thought it would look pretty weird without the calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videocast36 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 looks good enough in photos to mistake for the real thing. congratulations on an outstanding result... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Wow, what a clean, sharp build! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Thanks folks, I appreciate the kind words and suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Nice Chevy, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Nice one! White cars with red interiors always look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHPaul Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 VERY nicely done! Very convincing. The first car I owned on my own was a '62 Impala. It was a 4 door with a 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree which was disappointing at the time but probably wise, if you know what I mean. ? Mine was black with a red interior. You NAILED the interior color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Nice and clean! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Sweet, clean, and SHINY ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rs27 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Sweet build! Very sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Super nice Impala! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Beautiful! Takes me back to better times. My wife's cousin Bennys had one that looked just like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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