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Post by goofy62 on Jan 6, 2024 16:33:12 GMT -5
Well, now that I've joined the board, and introduced myself, I suppose that I should post something, huh. 
This was my latest project, completed a couple of months ago.
It's an original AMT 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible annual kit, that has been poked, prodded and massaged into a much more detailed model than it was originally.
I won't go into all of the details, but there have been a fairly extensive number of modifications performed, including a complete chassis stretch and swap, engine bay and engine swap, as well as the interior being blown apart and totally re-worked.
A good portion of the parts have been robbed from the Moebius 1961 Pontiac Ventura kit, as well as a good number of engine/engine bay parts from the Revell '66 GTO, not to mention a fair amount of scratch made components and modified parts from where ever they could be scrounged.
The model is painted in correct 1964 Pontiac "Aquamarine" from MCW.
Enjoy!
This is what I started with.
Steve
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 6, 2024 18:58:32 GMT -5
Steve, she’s a beauty! Really like the color too.
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Post by 70 STING on Jan 6, 2024 20:52:03 GMT -5
Super clean build. Fantastic engine and interior and chassis. Nice photography. Looks 1:1.
That’s all for now. :^)
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Post by lucas454 on Jan 6, 2024 20:59:21 GMT -5
That is sweet
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 6, 2024 22:44:02 GMT -5
I don’t even have the words to describe this build. Incredible work. If you photographed it in some forced perspective shots you wouldn’t be able to convince me I couldn’t drive away in it. Gorgeous color too and I particularly like the way you’ve weathered it and the realistic air cleaner and cover assembly.
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Post by project510 on Jan 6, 2024 23:02:18 GMT -5
I don’t even have the words to describe this build. Incredible work. If you photographed it in some forced perspective shots you wouldn’t be able to convince me I couldn’t drive away in it. Gorgeous color too and I particularly like the way you’ve weathered it and the realistic air cleaner and cover assembly. Yea, that first photo with the air cleaner removed, from a slightly different perspective, it would be VERY hard to determine f real or model. Excellent work! |
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Post by jeaton01 on Jan 7, 2024 0:56:10 GMT -5
Outstanding! And a real effort in view.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 7, 2024 7:38:27 GMT -5
There are just not enough good things to say about this build Steve. I really like the way that you capitalized on the detail being that it's a convertible. Engine and chassis detailing and weathering are right up there with the best I've ever seen. Then there's the photography aspect of your work which most assuredly compliments the work that you've put into the build. Unbelievable outcome and thank you for sharing this here with us. After seeing this one I can't wait till you post that W-30 up.  |
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Post by handiabled on Jan 7, 2024 9:14:49 GMT -5
I love everything about this.. Is it possible to post some of the WIP pictures?
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Post by Green KreationZ on Jan 7, 2024 10:27:59 GMT -5
Stunning work! I’m glad to see you posting so fast after joining. I’ll be anticipating more top tier builds being posted by you.
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Post by brandonk on Jan 7, 2024 11:13:21 GMT -5
Incredible work. Amazing!
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Post by Joe Rix on Jan 8, 2024 22:01:12 GMT -5
That is simply gorgeous! Joe told me that you worked magic with car models and he was indeed correct. Wow. Just wow.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 8, 2024 22:30:52 GMT -5
That is simply gorgeous! Joe told me that you worked magic with car models and he was indeed correct. Wow. Just wow. Did you happen to catch the cigar in the dash ashtray??!!  |
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Post by Joe Rix on Jan 9, 2024 0:21:24 GMT -5
That is simply gorgeous! Joe told me that you worked magic with car models and he was indeed correct. Wow. Just wow. Did you happen to catch the cigar in the dash ashtray??!! Wait! What? No way. That is some top level detail/creativity. Well done Goofy. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 9, 2024 16:41:21 GMT -5
That is simply gorgeous! Joe told me that you worked magic with car models and he was indeed correct. Wow. Just wow. Did you happen to catch the cigar in the dash ashtray??!! Man I missed this first time around too. Just wow. The longer you look the more you see. |
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 18, 2024 12:50:16 GMT -5
Thanks again fellas!
I appreciate all of the kind words!
Steve
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Post by mrversatile on Jan 19, 2024 9:18:30 GMT -5
Another beauty. I noticed you incorporated a common aircraft trick by sanding flat spots on the tires. Your work is something to aspire to. Keep them coming please.
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Post by lyle on Jan 19, 2024 9:52:51 GMT -5
yep, she is gorgeous.
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 20, 2024 12:37:32 GMT -5
Another beauty. I noticed you incorporated a common aircraft trick by sanding flat spots on the tires. Your work is something to aspire to. Keep them coming please.
It's kind of surprising to me how few car modelers have seen or heard of the "flat spotting", or "weighting" tires technique.
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who's ever done it! 
It's funny how often people will ask me, "why did you sand the tires flat?" 
Steve
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Post by moparman18064 on Jan 25, 2024 17:18:03 GMT -5
Your realism is beyond compare!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 16, 2024 8:47:03 GMT -5
Another beauty. I noticed you incorporated a common aircraft trick by sanding flat spots on the tires. Your work is something to aspire to. Keep them coming please. It's kind of surprising to me how few car modelers have seen or heard of the "flat spotting", or "weighting" tires technique.
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who's ever done it! It's funny how often people will ask me, "why did you sand the tires flat?"
Steve
Being an aircraft builder as well, this is a practice I use in the automotive area of model building as well. You aint alone brother. lol |
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Post by transammike on Feb 16, 2024 14:44:51 GMT -5
Hi again Steve....as I have seen this Bonneville on other forums I will say again there is only one word needed to describe this build and its WOW!!!!! The realism is incredible!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 16, 2024 14:57:42 GMT -5
Hi again Steve....as I have seen this Bonneville on other forums I will say again there is only one word needed to describe this build and its WOW!!!!! The realism is incredible!! Man it is GREAT to see you back around again Mike. How’ve you been doing buddy? |
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Post by TJ on Feb 17, 2024 4:12:52 GMT -5
How did I miss this? Holy....this is awesome. That color......
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