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Title: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Richstang on July 07, 2018, 04:50:27 PM
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)


Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Sixx7shelby on July 07, 2018, 04:52:42 PM
Nice Work!!!!
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: pmustang on July 07, 2018, 05:05:41 PM
Amazing.  Almost thought it was a real car
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Richstang on July 07, 2018, 05:18:14 PM
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)


Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Don Johnston on July 07, 2018, 05:20:08 PM
Amazing work.  I admire those that have the skill, eyesight, patience and dexterity to get this kind of result. 8)
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 07, 2018, 05:40:25 PM
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.
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Side-Oilers on July 07, 2018, 06:17:16 PM
Wow! That's awesome! 
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: BGlover67 on July 07, 2018, 08:21:52 PM
Pinchwelds?  Only kidding Rich, that is amazing!
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: TOBKOB on July 07, 2018, 09:32:48 PM
It looks like a Scott Fuller exhaust... ;D Looking good.... :)

TOB
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: roddster on July 07, 2018, 09:38:57 PM
Superb build.
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: gt350cs on July 07, 2018, 10:28:33 PM
Great job on the build Rich!
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Richstang on July 07, 2018, 11:38:56 PM
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)

Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: texas swede on July 08, 2018, 07:40:38 AM
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
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Don Johnston on July 08, 2018, 02:38:02 PM
So what psi are you running in the tires?
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: capecodmustang.com on July 08, 2018, 02:42:05 PM
Rich..
How about doing a Bronze 67 for me?

bret
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: BGlover67 on July 08, 2018, 03:50:43 PM
Rich..
How about doing a Bronze 67 for me?

bret

With or without upper red scoop lights?
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: capecodmustang.com on July 08, 2018, 03:54:31 PM
With of course...

Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Keith Litteken on July 09, 2018, 08:51:09 AM
How about a 1969 GT500 Convertible Gulfstream Aqua with white interior?

Thanks,
Keith
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Stubee on July 12, 2018, 01:22:11 AM
I was noticing some of the factory paint daubs were missing.Kidding too.

Awesome job and I really like all the fine details.

Stubee
Title: Re: 1969 GT500 Convertible 1/25 Revell model build
Post by: Richstang on July 12, 2018, 10:25:28 AM
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...