1966 Gto

Hello all! Here's the Revell Monogram GTO.
Features:
Testors Nassau Blue Metallic (1966 GTO factory color)
White interior w/BMF, Detail Master seatbelts, white and gray flocking
MCG poto-etched keyholes and ignition keys
Detail Master sparkplugs and distributor
"Spoonman Special" Velocity stacks for the tri-carb engine
Styrene rod exhaust tips
Testors clear coat, polished and waxed

Here's the pics
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How about this shine! :cool:
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I know the hood is tilted, that's the effect I wanted, and there isn't a side mirror. Don't worry, it'll be on before the NNL's in Toledo.

Oh and I forgot to mention, this car is for my neighbor. My best finish to date and I have to give her away. :frown:

WoW very nice.

Wow that is a great shine you got on that puppy! Any secret?

I like to see those muscle car around here! Nice shine and details! :cool:

Looks great, nice finish...something to be proud of. But, how come there's always this but? you should try to push the ignition wires down a bit so the hang like the original stuff. It looks a bit wierd with the wires like that. Just my two cents. Otherwise a truly nice piece, are you sure you cant sneak it away and keep it for your self?

Niclas

you should try to push the ignition wires down a bit so the hang like the original stuff.
Niclas
Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try.

I really don't have any painting secrets. I removed all flash from the body, sprayed flat grey primer, wet sanded out the rough spots, base coat and wet sand (x2), clear and WS (x2), polish with Detail Master polishing kit, and wax. That's all.

perfect shine, great engine detail

Oooo Yaya!!!

Looks super!!! Excellent subject choice as well. The shine is better than a real car!! :) :)

Sweet Goat man, I'm loving the intake! Excellent attention to detail aswell. Neighbour has a GTO or just loves them?

Yeah that is awesome! Great detail and SHINE!!!!!!!

Stuning paint job! Nice detail also except for one thing that bothers me: the antenna looks a little thick.. mayby you could replace it with some sort of needle or something..

And BTW: did those door handles come as separate pieces or did you open them up your self--looks good..

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I agree, the antenna is a little thick so I guess I'll replace that. The door handles and windshield wipers were seperate and not molded.
I really enjoyed building this kit, as the majority of parts were seperate. The engine block, oil pan and tranny were seperate which makes painting easier.
My neighbor doesn't know this car is complete. I still have a few more shows to take it to before I sell her. I'll make the minor changes and post pics later. My neighbor actually drives a 1966 Pontiac LeMans, almost the same body style minus the V8.

-Russ

Very nice looking shine!
Nice detail work on a great looking kit

Excellent Goat!

Man, that shine has blinded me! Nice work.

Gorgeous!!!:sunglasse

Very clean build.

Nice and clean :bigthumb:

love the chrome steering wheel, seatbelt, and engine wiring. Shiny paint!!! :sunglasse