Jim B Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I picked this kit up from a fellow modeler back at the IMPS Syracuse Show in October 2019, and I started it in November. My inspiration for this build was Little GTO by Ronny and the Daytonas, and since I've been on a Muscle Car kick, why not build the muscle car that started it all. The build is essentially "box stock", with the California license plates coming from the Revell 1941 Chevrolet Pickup kit (they actually say 1965, so close enough). Thank you to Tbill for providing the blue paint for the engine. Exterior color is Rustolium Colonial Red over Flat Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 Oh, I almost forgot. Here is a photo of the interior prior to me buttoning it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Stunning work - a really beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thanks, Peter. It was a pleasurable build as the kit went together quite nicely. It isn't perfect, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Nice build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) I love a nice '64 ....and that is a nice '64.. well done Jim? You got the nose painted just right ! Edited January 13, 2020 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thanks, guys. Bruce, the nose was a separate piece, so it made it easier to paint correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Nice job! Excellent detail. I built one of these a long time ago. I've still got a photo, but the nose piece is missing. Monogram was my brand of choice for decades of building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks, guys. John, that's a nice looking GTO. I see you did the hardtop version. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looking good Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks, Tom.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Very nice gto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Very nice GTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) I love this Monogram model kit, I've built 2 and have another in the works. I had a silver one I sold, this one is in with my 1/24 diecast collection. You done it justice James, very nice. Edited January 13, 2020 by Geno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks, guys. I appreciate it. Gene, that's a nice looking GTO as well. I like the Wide Ovals & the different wheels. Gives it a completely different look. I'd build this kit again if I had the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Great looking GTO. Nicely done body trim. Like you I built one sometime ago as an OOB build. As luck would have it mine was molded in red, and since I was going for the Car & Driver look from their so called comparison to the Ferrari GTO that worked out just fine. Some careful sanding and polishing of the body was good enough. I also prefer the post body style. Your interior with the optional sport steering wheel looks very realistic also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks, David. That's the steering wheel that came with the kit. The only thing that isn't from the kit are the California license plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thanks, Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Nice GTO! Love the old Monogram 1/24 kits. Built just about all of ‘em as a youngster in the 80’s. Nice work on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thanks, Christopher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Awesome work Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thanks, Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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