70 Monte Carlo Convertible- 7 Day Challenge

[Modlbldr]

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.

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[FLHCAHZ]

Very Nice!!

[Tonioseven]

I seriously DIG it! The wheels work well with it! ?

[Kah puts]

That looks fantastic. 

[Modlbldr]

Thanks Guys! It was a fun build but did 5 hrs straight last night to get it finished!

Later!

[Just Jim]

Very nice, hard to believe it was all done in a week. Good Job

[espo]

Great looking paint finish and color, Firey Orange? I like the convertible conversion. Very cleanly detailed for such a quick build.  

[ewetwo]

Really nice Tom

 

[Modlbldr]

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.

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[ea0863]

I love the idea and execution!

[kelson]

Very cool idea!!?

[thebavarian]

I never had finished a model car in such a short time. Good work.

[bisc63]

Mission accomplished! That came out pretty impressive for such a time constraint. VERY cool color combo for a Monte.

[unclescott58]

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

[Modlbldr]

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)

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[unclescott58]

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)

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‘70 Chevys had their factory antennas built into the windshield. The first year for that feature on Chevrolets. 

 

Edited August 27, 2022 by unclescott58

[Modlbldr]

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.

[Nacho Z]

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!

[Modlbldr]

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!

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[crazyjim]

Outstanding build in only a week.

[Sam I Am]

Great job in so little of a time frame considering all the work involved in turning it into a convertible. 

[Slotto]

Great looking Monte! Nice color and finish

[Modlbldr]

Thanks everyone! Now, back on the Wildcat. Got it wet sanded and painted. Next is clear!

Later-

[Dragonhawk1066]

Well done! The convertible Monte really should have been a thing!

[Koellefornia Kid]

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...