1967 Chevelle SS 396 by Revell

[Geordi08]

Here is my version of a classic car. I pretty sure it did not come in this color, but the rattle can grabbed me and I thought it would be a nice look in two-tone with a black accent. I am not a purest, I build models I like, so I do have cars in odd colors, planes in odd markings and tanks in odd gear, but then again its supposed to be fun. Who says you can't have a Dragon Models Panzer III F in German Team colors competing in the 1939 Paris Dakar Rally - Heavy Vehicle Class. Yes I know there was no Paris Dakar Rally in 1939, but thats the point.

Anyhoo

The model is nice one, however it does have its own issues. Mainly the front suspension does not fit the holes intended without bowing out the wheel alignment, and the rear bumper is too wide for the car, and just does not fit correctly. This was done right out of the box, so not wiring and, yes we do have a flying altenator.

Would I do another, yes. First time with the Testors one coat lacquer, and while its not quite 1 coat for me, it does dry nicely and does not have any orange peel issues. The metal flakes are small enough to be ok in this scale.

Thanks for your comments

Robert

[rctruk]

That's cool...I like it

[dragnut]

Looks real good for rattle can by chance which color is this thanks steve.

[Harry P.]

That's a nice clean build... but I suggest that next time you "take it up a notch" and try foiling the chrome trim, door handles, etc. I don't know if you've ever tried foil, but if not, give it a try. It's not that hard to do after a little practice, and it adds so much to the realism of a model.

[TooOld]

Nothing wrong with it ! For a out of box it looks great !

[TheCat]

nice build for a out of the box.

[bbowser]

Nice color, good clean build. I like it, Chevelle's are always cool.

[camaroman]

love the color!!

[GeeBee]

Very Nice build and good job on the paintwork, but I do agree with Harry, a little BMF would have made this look so much better ....

[Geordi08]

Thanks for all the comments. dragnet the color is Testor's Fiery Orange. In regards to the BMF, I have not tried that yet. I usually strip all the chrome and use Aclad II chrome in its place. I was building this on a deadline so I did not think i would have the time. That said, the side chrome is rigged so it could have been a bear to strip. I do plan on building another one as I have one more in my stash, and I have the stuff for BMF so I might give it a whirl.