New member '65-'63

I just thought I'd try putting up some pics of my completed projects.I hope they show up on the thread.http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/1339161_IMG-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391665_imp_int_IMG.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/13391663_cat_IMG-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/133916cat_eng_IMG-med.jpg

How about that...it worked! Let me know what you think.

They look great! I especially like the black one. Forgive my ignorance, but what kind of cars are they? Very good models, next time I would suggest taking some pictures outside so they will be a little brighter, its a shame to hide such nice models!

Wow! I second the black one, the interior looks really well-done!

Sweet Interior detailing on the Impala and that Catalina kit is among my favourite kits
They are both nice clean builds! Well done

Both are very clean builds, but I am digging the '65 Impala. Where did you get the wide whitewall tires?

Thanks guys!
Slippery got it...the black one is a "65 impala and the blue one is a '63 pontiac catalina.Sorry I didn't mention it before.
The tires are the ones that came with the kit.I cleaned them with thinner and painted them with flat white paint...took a long time to get them right.
I would have taken the pics outside except you wouldn't see them for the snow :biggrin: . I guess I'll try different lighting next time.

welcome! those are nice lookin models.. did you have to do ALL that chrome trim in the interior?

Beautiful!! The Catalina is my favorite!! :)

Actually, it's a 1962 Pontiac, not '63. I know for two reasons. One; Pontiac went to vertically stacked headlights in 1963. Two; I've built the kit. It's AMT's excellent 1962 Pontiac 421SD kit, which has one of the best Pontiac V8's ever molded, complete with excellent carb detail, perfect Tri-Y headers, and molded plastic fuel lines.

Here's a picture of a 1963 Pontiac Catalina just to clarify.
http://www.pontiacserver.com/catalina63/63cat2drsed421ho_frtlft.jpg

By the way, you did an excellent job. The grille on that kit is one of the trickiest pieces to paint.

No I didn't have to do all of the chrome, the console,steering wheel and rear speaker were chrome to begin with.The tiny guage faces are decals,but everything else I had to paint.I just noticed that the pass. side visor is missing...must be around here somewhere.
I think I messed up the grill on the Cat...blackwash didn't workout. I tried stripping it down,but ended up taking off too much chrome.
I've got a project on the go right now.I'm attempting to make an old Mustang look like it's been sitting in a field for 30 years.I think it's harder to make something look old than it is to make it look new.I'm trying out a new process-painting the whole thing rusty,then a few coats of color.Then sanding it down to show the rust in the panels and hopefully end up with an oxidised paint finish.I'll post it when it's done.

I lost the box awhile back.Wasn't sure if it was a '62 or '63-You've got a good eye for cars!

They both look top-notch! But I'd also love to see them in better light (when available). I think it'd only serve to showcase your good work.

I'll take photos again,as soon as I can.

the Impala is awesome! I lone seeing some stock ones around.

I said I'd take some more pics,so here they are.Hope you like them!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/133916underside_IMG-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391665side_IMG-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391665face_IMG.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391665bleft_IMG.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391662lefts_IMG.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391662side_IMG-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/13391662cat_IMG-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/133916P_underside_IMG-med.jpg

I guess I should have polished the paint on both of them,but it's a little late for that now...

How about that...it worked! Let me know what you think.

I think they look awesome! Good job.

J. Barry