'65 Chevelle A/FX AWB "Seaton's Shaker"

[papajohn97]

This AWB A/FX - Match Racer was built using the Revell 1/25 '65 Chevelle Z-16 SS 396 kit with a variety of spare parts from my spares box and after market items.  This is the first build I've done where I relocated both front and rear wheel wells (both moved forward 7" (.28" at 1/25 scale) which was a lot more work than I anticipated both in cleaning up the body and making a bunch of corresponding changes to the chassis/ engine mounts/ drive shaft/ etc. It was a "scale modeling learning experience" that tested my patience and motivation at times...I look forward to a simple OOB build for my next project! Build details are described over in the WIP - Drag section.

Cheers, John

Edited June 2, 2023 by papajohn97
Corrected scale note (1/25)

[Scott8950]

Absolutely beautiful! This is the best build I've seen of this car. Very nice job!

[M W Elky]

This is truly amazing work with a incredible amount of detail. It makes me wish I had taken more time on the one I built to move the front wheels forward. That shade of custom mixed orange/red looks spot on as does the blue interior color. The injection on the big block is really well done, and you have the just right all important stance. A great example of the fastest Chevrolet on planet Earth in 1965

[bisc63]

Most impressive build, but it's TOO clean for a race car! Throw some rubber on those lower quarters! Seriously, this is exemplary model building, and your photography is top notch. Congrats.

[bondo bill]

Your learning experience was worth it, great build

[Rattlecan Dan]

That's gorgeous! Your attention to detail is outstanding. As well as the paint and lettering. Thanks for posting.

[Limeyglue]

Cool build 

[afx]

Enjoyed watching this one come together - nice work.

[Zippi]

Great looking 65 Chevelle Drag car.  That business end looks killer.

[Altered Ego]

This is truly an amazing build.  I had been following along on the WIP page.  The accuracy and workmanship are simply incredible.

[larman]

Outstanding work! Stance and details are spot on!

[catpack68]

Very nice work John!?

[TransAmMike]

Very realistic John.  Great job?

[Hemifever]

 Great build.

[Lobo2me]

Exceptional! Very clean highly detailed build. well done!!!!!

[Swinger 340]

Very nice build. An exceptional attention to detail and excellent job on the two tone paint job.

[Metaldrumm]

Very nice build!

[echo]

Excellent build on an iconic car.  I have been building models since the middle of the last century and remember as a teenager when these cars were cutting edge. A friend and I were making altered wheelbase model cars as you have done mainly because there weren't any available by the model manufacturers, just moving the wheelbase on the body was only the beginning, then as you have experienced the interior tub and chassis has to be dealt with. Fun stuff. I was so pleased when Moeibus had a production kit of the Plymouth AWB car and am looking forward to the release of the AWB Coronet, sadly my friend who built AWB model cars won't see it as he passed.  There is a great story of a match race between this car and the Ramchargers '65 AWB Coronet on the web, possibly from the book "We Were the Ramchargers".  I may attempt a build of this car but will start with the recently re-released AMT/Round 2 '65 Chevelle AWB kit.     Beautiful build, so many nice details on the car, you should be proud of it.

[papajohn97]

Thank you all for the kind comments and compliments, makes me want to keep building and posting more of these legendary door slammers. Hoping to start a B/FX version of the Moebius ‘65 Comet that I can post here in the near future.

[R. Thorne]

Many thanks for posting these excellent pics here and in the WIP section.   A LOT of work and patience shown here.  I had the privilege of watching these cars run in the 60’s.  An outstanding representation of this car.  I am surprised that there were no traction bars on this car, just the stock sway bar.  Great job and keep ‘em coming.

[bogger44]

Oh man is that ever nice!  Beautiful execution on all the mods & details.  You really knocked it outta the park.

[slusher]

Beautiful 65 Chevelle!

[Nitrobarry]

Great build! Sits nice to. Spot on!

[TarheelRick]

Excellent rendition of this most beautiful race car.  I have attempted the "awb" on a couple of builds with somewhat limited success, however your effort is spotless. Overall a very clean build.

[DPChd]

Hello,

I read this blog from you regarding the "'65 Chevelle A/FX AWB "Seaton's Shaker"" model that you made. 

 

The post showed pictures of the model you built, wonderful job. I was wondering if you or someone you might know would reproduce 

that model? My wife is Pete Seaton's niece, and I've put together artifacts of his from those racing days. A model of this quality would

be the final piece. 

Please let me know if this is a possibility, if not I'm sorry for disturbing you.

Respectfully, 

David Curtis