johnyrotten Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 This is my first full build in since getting back into the hobby. Trying out the craft paint "thing" after watching a some videos and reading here on the forum. So far, it seems to be working out. The chassis is just mocked up, and I will be detailing and weathering it. This is the first thing I've ever used an airbrush on, I'm just kinda winging everything with a bit of self education and common sense. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 More progress, I got the bulk of the interior painted, and started detailing things out. This is my first full build since I was a kid, figured I should brush up on my skills before building something I really like. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmk0303 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Looks like you are off to good start. Love that folks are rejoining the hobby. I did too last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 13 minutes ago, jmk0303 said: Looks like you are off to good start. Love that folks are rejoining the hobby. I did too last year! Thanks, after about 30 years keeping my expectations vs skills in check seems to be the biggest challenge. Plus I like to take the hard road and try new things right off the bat, working with molotow tonight has been a learning curve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMar Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 I'm digging it! I like the interior two tone treatment. What do you have planned for the exterior color? This is actually one of my favorite Monogram kits from the 80s. Compared to today's standards, it feels simplified and maybe a little crude, but I still think it looks great when finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 8 hours ago, DJMar said: I'm digging it! I like the interior two tone treatment. What do you have planned for the exterior color? This is actually one of my favorite Monogram kits from the 80s. Compared to today's standards, it feels simplified and maybe a little crude, but I still think it looks great when finished. I agree the kit's a little crude, the window cranks are almost non-existent (such a pain to try and paint them). I'm gonna try to get as close to saddle bronze as possible with the exterior, using craft paints. I enjoy a challenge and so far this has been a fun experiment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 Here is what I'm looking to build 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 That's looking pretty good there John. Great looking interior color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Nice work on the chassis and interior. Everything looks great so far! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 (edited) Chassis looks great! I just dug mine out that I started when I got back into the hobby. I’ve been researching how to block that darned red plastic from showing through.? I want to do an off-white interior, so I am going to try Tamiya silver paint under white primer, then paint.? Edited September 28 by NOBLNG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 5 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Chassis looks great! I just dug mine out that I started when I got back into the hobby. I’ve been researching how to block that darned red plastic from showing through.? I want to do an off-white interior, so I am going to try Tamiya silver paint under white primer, then paint.? I shot my with cheap touch and tone primer that i decanted . It seems to do the job, mine is all craft paints and a thinner I mixed up. Even that was an experiment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 A bit more progress on the interior, I'm impressed with the molotow ink pens. Never used them before. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Looking good John.? I like how you re-adjusted the seat locations.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) Looking great so far. The '64 is my favorite year GTO, except for all the others. Not really a bad kit for its age, but IIRC the engine has some issues. Keep on keepin' on. Edited October 1 by Ace-Garageguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 On 9/28/2024 at 10:07 AM, NOBLNG said: Chassis looks great! I just dug mine out that I started when I got back into the hobby. I’ve been researching how to block that darned red plastic from showing through.? I want to do an off-white interior, so I am going to try Tamiya silver paint under white primer, then paint.? I just looked your build up, very impressive. I like what you did for the stance, I may just steal that. I'm really trying to push my skills with this kit, the level I see a ton of you guys build to is unreal. Glad I picked this hobby back up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Nice work with the Molotow pens! I generally have to use a brush when I apply it. The interior detail is really good. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 4 hours ago, David G. said: Nice work with the Molotow pens! I generally have to use a brush when I apply it. The interior detail is really good. David G. I did as well. Pen tip stopped working, had to improvise. Thanks for the compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 Did a bit more on the dash details, only two of the four gauges have anything that resembles detail, I may just end up with decals. Not sure. I also lowered the front end and in the process tried to make look like actual spindles, I think it looks ok. Decided to weather the exhaust a bit, rust things up. I think I'm going to make this look driven, as realistic is I can get it. Thinking about trying to make linkage for the 4 speed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radretireddad Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 On 9/28/2024 at 5:11 AM, johnyrotten said: Here is what I'm looking to build That’s a perfect base. Are you going to remove the window frames and make it a hardtop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 Just now, Radretireddad said: That’s a perfect base. Are you going to remove the window frames and make it a hardtop That's the plan, I'm looking into exactly what's involved. I don't want this to look hacked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radretireddad Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, johnyrotten said: That's the plan, I'm looking into exactly what's involved. I don't want this to look hacked up. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Post pics soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 8 minutes ago, johnyrotten said: That's the plan, I'm looking into exactly what's involved. I don't want this to look hacked up. It’s easy to do. The plastic is very thin along the cut lines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyrotten Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, NOBLNG said: It’s easy to do. The plastic is very thin along the cut lines. Thank you once again. I've been paying attention to your build, kinda gives me a heads up on potential issues I may find. Your gto is looking really good, the detail on the engine looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Nice weathering on the exhaust. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 I wish this was a 1/25 kit. Never the less, Monogram di a top notch job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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