Modlbldr Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I entered a 7 Day Challenge on one of the FB sites. Complete an unstarted kit in 7 Days. I have always wanted to build a model of the Steve Stanford rendering of a 70 Monte Carlo convertible. No better time to do it! I added a few little things along with removing the roof. A wheel and tire change from a Cal Wheels version of some kit, a scratchbuilt convertible boot, made sun visors, and added some fine screen for the cowl intake vents. Since I did all of this I did not leave enough time to wire the engine. I did, however, work a full day hanging sheetrock today, so that cut into my building time. Here are the pics. Hope you enjoy it. Later- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Very Nice!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I seriously DIG it! The wheels work well with it! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 That looks fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 Thanks Guys! It was a fun build but did 5 hrs straight last night to get it finished! Later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Very nice, hard to believe it was all done in a week. Good Job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Great looking paint finish and color, Firey Orange? I like the convertible conversion. Very cleanly detailed for such a quick build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Really nice Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, espo said: Great looking paint finish and color, Firey Orange? I like the convertible conversion. Very cleanly detailed for such a quick build. Thanks. Yes, Testors Fiery Orange. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I love the idea and execution! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Very cool idea!!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebavarian Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I never had finished a model car in such a short time. Good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Mission accomplished! That came out pretty impressive for such a time constraint. VERY cool color combo for a Monte. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Very nice. You know Chevrolet almost offered a Monte Carlo convertible in 1970. In fact, Chevrolet showed a drawing/painting of the Monte convertible in one their 1970 accessory brochures. Edited August 27, 2022 by unclescott58 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: Very nice. You know Chevrolet almost offered a Monte Carlo convertible in 1970. In fact, Chevrolet showed a drawing/painting of the Monte convertible in one their 1970 accessory brochures. Yeah, when I was looking at some reference photos on-line for this build I came across that. I was also in the process of making a radio antenna for it and looked on-line to find out where it goes but never found a photo of one with an antenna. It surprised me. (Also saved me some time since I din't need to put on on the build. Lol) Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Modlbldr said: Yeah, when I was looking at some reference photos on-line for this build I came across that. I was also in the process of making a radio antenna for it and looked on-line to find out where it goes but never found a photo of one with an antenna. It surprised me. (Also saved me some time since I din't need to put on on the build. Lol) Later- ‘70 Chevys had their factory antennas built into the windshield. The first year for that feature on Chevrolets. Edited August 27, 2022 by unclescott58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: ‘70 Chevys had their factory antennas built into the windshield. The first year for that feature on Chevrolets. Thanks for that info. I figured it was something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Very nice, Tom! It is funny, I did not put you from Facebook together with you from MCM…lol. Glad you are in the group! Great job on your Monte! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Nacho Z said: Very nice, Tom! It is funny, I did not put you from Facebook together with you from MCM…lol. Glad you are in the group! Great job on your Monte! Ha- same here John! I didn't realize it was you either. Love your work! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Outstanding build in only a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Great job in so little of a time frame considering all the work involved in turning it into a convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Great looking Monte! Nice color and finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Thanks everyone! Now, back on the Wildcat. Got it wet sanded and painted. Next is clear! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Well done! The convertible Monte really should have been a thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Great looking Monte! Very nice conversion work! I love to build models of Steve Stanford's renderings, too: Could you show a pic of the original rendering? I couldn't find it in the web... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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