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Off Topic Area => The Lounge => Topic started by: Richstang on July 07, 2018, 04:50:27 PM
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After many years sitting in the box, I finally finished up this kit. It's built right out of the box except for the decal for the lettered tires that were purchased from the aftermarket. The kit includes a both a convertible top and a boot cover.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/204-070718164209-1582419.jpeg)
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/204-070718164209-16951978.jpeg)
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Nice Work!!!!
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Amazing. Almost thought it was a real car
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Thanks for the compliments; (keeps me busy out of trouble in the winter)
engine and chassis pictures
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/204-070718171714-1696725.jpeg)
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/204-070718171714-1697393.jpeg)
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Amazing work. I admire those that have the skill, eyesight, patience and dexterity to get this kind of result. 8)
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Where are the jig circles on the bottom of the frame rails? :D Just kidding . It really REALLY looks great . It must have taken a long time to build.
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Wow! That's awesome!
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Pinchwelds? Only kidding Rich, that is amazing!
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It looks like a Scott Fuller exhaust... ;D Looking good.... :)
TOB
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Superb build.
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Great job on the build Rich!
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Thanks again everyone!
I've lost some points for no jig circles on the frame. An easy fix.
It's also missing the convertible floor pan connecting brace. Not easy to fix as the exhaust hangs to low (also, no part in the kit).
There's a few other funky details too. Check out the rear quarter extensions and the trim inside them. The cut lines don't line up.
Here's a photo of the newer '69 GT500 Revell kit with an aftermarket resin body GT500 Grabber Blue convertible I built over 20 years ago.
The Grabber Blue would be a driver by comparison.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/204-070718171714-1698651.jpeg)
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Great job Rich,
Can you make a 1970 Gulfstream Aqua GT350, #1204 for my friend Roland in Sweden.
Would like to give it to him as a thanks for always helping me with my 67 when I am in Sweden
in June every year. Just kidding, I should make one myself even though it will never come close to the results
you achieve.
Texas Swede
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So what psi are you running in the tires?
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Rich..
How about doing a Bronze 67 for me?
bret
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Rich..
How about doing a Bronze 67 for me?
bret
With or without upper red scoop lights?
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With of course...
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How about a 1969 GT500 Convertible Gulfstream Aqua with white interior?
Thanks,
Keith
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I was noticing some of the factory paint daubs were missing.Kidding too.
Awesome job and I really like all the fine details.
Stubee
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Very kind of everyone to share your compliments. Thank You.
Texas Swede / Keith Littleton,
The gold decals in the kit are not very close to the factory color. They are more of a gold brown color. Because of that, I avoided Gulfstream Aqua and Red body paint colors (the kit only has the Cobra Jet engine, no GT350 engine option or decals). Many years ago I built a '70 Gulfstream Aqua sportsroof but used white stripes, since I didn't know any better. Also have a '69 Grabber Orange sportsroof as well.
I thought about adding some more of the paint marking/ daubs, but then I recall our forum judge members always saying its better to leave them off than to guess or copy a car that might be wrong". So until see a trusted concours car with the drag pack, I'll hold off on those.
Now that I have a '69 and a "70 in both body styles built, I'm moving back to earlier years. I really want a better '68 Shelby Fastback. Been thinking about the Acapulco Blue styling / ad car. Also really want to get to the last of the four '66 GT350 convertibles in Ivy Green done. The list goes on and on...