1963 Buick Riviera

[bh1701]

Here is my newest completion - a 1963 Buick Riviera.

I bought this already built model off of the internet. I disassembled it and stripped the paint off. It was repainted with Tamiya TS-102 Cobalt Green for the exterior and DecoArt Sand Grey for the interior. Chrome trim and script were hand painted.

Thanks for checking this out!

Bart

 

What it looked like when I received it

 

Removing the paint. Looks like a good car for Cruella DeVil at this point!

 

[Jim B]

Very nice looking Buick. Well done. 

[michelle]

nice work 
i want a 64 riviera so i can make a replica of the late great leonard nimoy's car 

[bh1701]

5 minutes ago, michelle said:

nice work 
i want a 64 riviera so i can make a replica of the late great leonard nimoy's car 

Thanks, Michelle!

Live long and prosper!

That may be Bill Shatner's Corvette in the background.

 

 

[Phildaupho]

Very nice to see. Love first gen Riverars 

[michelle]

43 minutes ago, bh1701 said:

Thanks, Michelle!

Live long and prosper!

That may be Bill Shatner's Corvette in the background.

 

 

that last pic with the gto is photo shop 

Edited November 9, 2024 by michelle

[Kah puts]

Stunning, what a pearl ?

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Looks great

[Zippi]

Nicely done.  Much better looking.  

[hedotwo]

Great build Bart!

[charger74]

It looks great 

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Great restoration job.

[slusher]

Great restoration and interior detaial!

[PappyD340]

Great looking Riviera, nice save!

[RACINE ISHRAQUR RAZA]

Nice restoration!

[ChrisR]

Great save!!

[ncbuckeye67]

Beautiful restoration! I really love that cobalt paint. I won my 1st contest award,with the Lindberg 53 Ford convertible painted that color.

[Ken Car-Fanatic]

Impressive!  Very nicely done, or re-done!  I've always loved the '63-'65 Riviera's, they are just classic & great looking.  And happily, you made this one look really nice.  Curious if the chrome detailing was done with 1 of the small Molotow chrome pens?  Very nicely done.

[bh1701]

5 hours ago, Ken Car-Fanatic said:

Impressive!  Very nicely done, or re-done!  I've always loved the '63-'65 Riviera's, they are just classic & great looking.  And happily, you made this one look really nice.  Curious if the chrome detailing was done with 1 of the small Molotow chrome pens?  Very nicely done.

Thanks, Ken!

I did the chrome detailing using two methods.

The BUICK letters on the trunk were done with a Zoet chrome pen (similar to a Molotow pen). I will push the tip up and down on a piece of scrap plastic to get a small drop of the chrome paint. Then, I will use a very fine brush or a toothpick to pick up some of the chrome and will very slowly and carefully apply it to the letters. I have tried applying chrome directly from the pens and have not been successful doing it that way. I don't think that the tips on the pens provide me with enough control.

The rest of the chrome (window frames, chrome strips on the sides, etc.) was done using a Metallic Silver craft paint from Hobby Lobby. I like using these paints since any mistakes you make can be cleaned up with some water. I usually mask off the areas to be painted, but once in a while some paint may seep under the tape. I would then use a toothpick dipped in water to run along the edge of the trim to remove the paint that seeped through. If you painted the car with lacquer paint, you can also use Testor's silver paint and remove any mistakes with a toothpick or small brush dipped in lighter fluid. The lighter fluid will not harm the lacquer paint. It takes a bit more work to remove the Testor's paint and it takes forever to dry (if it ever really does!). The Craft Store paints do dry and that is why I prefer them.

Bart

[Rattlecan Dan]

Very unique color for a Rivi. Nice restoration.

[1959scudetto]

You gave new life to this old kit, Bart - very nice! The first series Riviera are without doubt some of the best-looking American cars ever.

Edited November 30, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[Chinacar]

Great save Bart! I can picture Spock cruising down the strip in Miami in that lovely turquoise gem.