Revell 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible (Resin)

[kelson]

Hello everyone,with warmer weather out it's hard not to think about summer nights and cruisin in a convertible with the top down.That's what's inspired this build,i'm using an old Shawn Carpenter resin convertible,i bought back in 2001.

The donor kit

The plan was to paint the car Evening Orchid  Poly but the color didn't flatter the body lines at all!!.So going with code 983 Goodwood Green which is very close in hue to code JJ Cypress Green metallic.

Since the car will 327 powered i robbed the 327 from the 64 Impala,i also have the MCG P/E set as well and some extra parts from the parts box 

Since the impala has a auto transmission,the plan was to modify the chevelle console but the auto/manual consoles are quite different so i just cut the transmission off a vette engine and mated it to the impala block.That's all the progress so far.?

 

 

[drodg]

Got to love those Shawn Carpenter bodies!  Good luck

 

[kelson]

It's been a couple months,i did a group build on Facebook so it took away from this build i had a couple setbacks on that build and this one,car has been painted and clearcoated,i find it easier to clearcoat over the BMF.

This back panel gave me nightmares!!,i couldn't get the BMF to stick around the corners,after multiple tries it finally came together. 

The interior is painted Testors wood and the darker areas are the same color with some Gloss Brown added and a coat of satin varnish.

The engine is installed and i used parts from the 64'Impala ,65'Z16,66'Nova and 69'Vette and 70'Z28 ,i had to shorten the driveshaft a little bit,was hoping to finish this by the end of July but not likely. 

[H.A.K]

Thats looking good sofare.

[kelson]

Back with a small update,dashboard completed,drilled out the holes in the steering wheel, i didn't use the steering wheel decal just a light touch of Tamiya panel liner.

The TRX tires were not going to cut it,the wheels are from the 65'EL-Camino and the tires are from a AMT tires pack.I also added valve stems but they're so tiny you can't see them.?‍♂️

[Bainford]

Looking good. Nice and tidy. It's going to look great in that green. 

[Musclecarbuilder]

Coming along great! I love the color!

[dino246gt]

Man does that look fantastic! Perfect color and amazing detail, love it!

 

[DJMar]

I'm totally digging this build! I like the small block swap as well.

I used the same kits to build a model of a friend's 1965 Chevelle convertible as a gift. I sprayed it in Tahitian Turquoise that I ordered from a local paint supplier. I remember the Shawn Carpenter body being super, super nice, with minimal prep work needed.

I really wish Revell would modify the Z-16 mold and reissue the kit to give us all a regular SS.

Edited August 12, 2024 by DJMar

[kelson]

24 minutes ago, DJMar said:

I'm totally digging this build! I like the small block swap as well.

I used the same kits to build a model of a friend's 1965 Chevelle convertible as a gift. I sprayed it in Tahitian Turquoise that I ordered from a local paint supplier. I remember the Shawn Carpenter body being super, super nice, with minimal prep work needed.

I really wish Revell would modify the Z-16 mold and reissue the kit to give us all a regular SS.

It's quite possible to build if you're into kitbashing,cut the front clip from the 65'El-Camino and mate it with the 64 malibu body and for the correct tail panel the 65'chevelle AWB drag car has that part.It's something i may try and build next year.

[Moparman18064]

Great looking work to this point! I absolutely love the interior 

[rickcaps55]

1 hour ago, kelson said:

It's quite possible to build if you're into kitbashing,cut the front clip from the 65'El-Camino and mate it with the 64 malibu body and for the correct tail panel the 65'chevelle AWB drag car has that part.It's something i may try and build next year.

Ho yes i would love the standard SS tail panel on the 65 i was thinking of getting the AMT AWB just to get the panel i am surprised Harts parts does not make one he does a great 69 cornet R/T panel i got one it worked beautiful.  

[kelson]

It's been awhile but i got an update,body is together,but not without issues,lots of grinding down in areas,hopefully no more surprises!.?

[espo]

The paint looks great, and the contrasting interior color goes well with the Green. 

[Kah puts]

Holy smokes this is fantastic, hurry up and let’s see how it turns out ?

[TopherMcGinnis]

Looks FABULOUS! Maybe we can get these 2 together for a cruise night! I used MCW Tahitian Turquoise.

[Rattlecan Dan]

So far, so very nice! Did a nice smooth BMF job on it, and the detailing is superb!

[kelson]

On 9/17/2024 at 2:24 PM, espo said:

The paint looks great, and the contrasting interior color goes well with the Green. 

I agree i wanted to avoid a black interior,to many of my builds have one.?

 

22 hours ago, Kah puts said:

Holy smokes this is fantastic, hurry up and let’s see how it turns out ?

I appreciate your enthusiasm!?i'm looking forward to seeing it completed.

 

20 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

Looks FABULOUS! Maybe we can get these 2 together for a cruise night! I used MCW Tahitian Turquoise.

Sounds like a plan!!?MCW makes great paint.

 

19 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:

So far, so very nice! Did a nice smooth BMF job on it, and the detailing is superb!

Thanks i make sure to scribe all panel lines especially around windows and wheel wells it helps the BMF stick better.

[Moparman18064]

Ooh lala! Fantastic looking build

[drodg]

Looks good

[DJMar]

18 hours ago, kelson said:

I appreciate your enthusiasm!?i'm looking forward to seeing it completed.

I'm just curious, are you missing the interior doglegs for the convertible top?

[kelson]

2 hours ago, DJMar said:

I'm just curious, are you missing the interior doglegs for the convertible top?

No i have them i just hadn't installed them when i took the pictures.?

[kelson]

20 hours ago, Moparman18064 said:

Ooh lala! Fantastic looking build

Thanks!,it's been fun at times and frustrating.

 

5 hours ago, drodg said:

Looks good

I appreciate the comment,hoping to wrap it up this weekend.

[DJMar]

21 minutes ago, kelson said:

No i have them i just hadn't installed them when i took the pictures.?

I actually came across a spare set in a parts box the other day, which is why I was asking. ??

[ModelcarJR]

Looks great so far! Nice interior color and detail! Exterior paint looks fantastic too! ??