More Muscle: 69 Chevelle SS396

[bluestringer]

Finished up the 69 Camaro, now starting a 69 Chevelle. This is the Revell SS396 kit. Going over the parts it looks really nice, should build out good if I don't mess it up. Got the body primed, thinking I may go with a green. It will be a stock oob build. Maybe I'll add a few details under the hood.

[Keef]

I have this kit and the 68 both in my stash. I’ll be watching to see what you do with this one.

[dwc43]

I have that kit too. Finding it hard to get a flat hood for it. Nothing fits. Tried to widen it out with some strips of plastic glued to the edges, but it breaks up when you try to file it down even. 

[ModelcarJR]

James, the Revell 69 Chevelle is an excellent kit. I have built it and the 68 Chevelle twice now and still have one of each in the closet. The 68 below in light blue metallic took a 2nd place in Factory Stock at a contest and the 69 in Daytona Yellow took a 1st place in Factory Stock in another. I'm thinking of buying one more of each before they are gone from the shelves! ?

[Metalmad]

James if you end up painting it the fathom green I recommend laying down a base coat of semi gloss black.

[bluestringer]

18 hours ago, ModelcarJR said:

James, the Revell 69 Chevelle is an excellent kit. I have built it and the 68 Chevelle twice now and still have one of each in the closet. The 68 below in light blue metallic took a 2nd place in Factory Stock at a contest and the 69 in Daytona Yellow took a 1st place in Factory Stock in another. I'm thinking of buying one more of each before they are gone from the shelves! ?

Those are some good looking Chevelles.

 

17 hours ago, Metalmad said:

James if you end up painting it the fathom green I recommend laying down a base coat of semi gloss black.

I will probably just go with Tamiya light green.

[bluestringer]

Rain moved in today, so no painting. But I did get the engine finished. Kit provides a nice 396, I added plug wires, fuel line and a bypass hose.

[bluestringer]

Sub frame painted, engine installed. Tamiya light green on the body.

[slusher]

paintLooking good James, nice paint'

[bluestringer]

On 3/10/2024 at 11:04 AM, slusher said:

paintLooking good James, nice paint'

Thanks Carl.

[bluestringer]

Got the interior done and mated up the frame/subframe. Finished a few small details.

[bluestringer]

Got the trim done and got clear on the body. Finished up the chassis and got it on 4 wheels.

[NOBLNG]

Lookin’ good!? Man, you won’t lose that one in the parking lot.?

[bluestringer]

On 3/14/2024 at 4:37 PM, NOBLNG said:

Lookin’ good!? Man, you won’t lose that one in the parking lot.?

Thanks. Yea the green turned out a little too bright, but I like it.

[bluestringer]

Almost done. Got a few items to take care of before I put it under glass. I had my usual problem with this type kit getting the body on the chassis, and the bumpers were finicky.

[Noah H.]

That is a nice looking Chevelle! 

[LennyB]

I like it in that color but I think you need the black stripe down the side to finish her off.

[bluestringer]

17 hours ago, Noah H. said:

That is a nice looking Chevelle! 

Thanks.

 

14 hours ago, LennyB said:

I like it in that color but I think you need the black stripe down the side to finish her off.

Thanks.

[bluestringer]

Calling it done.