New member '65-'63

[burnM]

I just thought I'd try putting up some pics of my completed projects.I hope they show up on the thread.

[burnM]

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

[willimo]

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!

[Honoturtle]

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

[Slippery]

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

[SpoonMan Dos]

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

[burnM]

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 . I guess I'll try different lighting next time.

[blueboost]

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

[tonioseven]

Beautiful!! The Catalina is my favorite!!

[Layla's Keeper]

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.


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

[burnM]

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.

[burnM]

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

[Jay!]

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.

[burnM]

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

[Purpura Delujo]

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