Monogram '64 GTO(completed)

[TJ]

I could show a pic of this thing in the Simple Green bath for the third time.  I'm through with the Testors spray cans. Just picked up Scale finishes base coat and engine color for this. While the body and engine are bathing I'm going to try to work on the interior.

Pics soon hopefully

[kyledehart5]

I think you’ll like the scalefinishes. I’ve always painted it over mr hobby primers since I’ve started using it and it’s laid down beautifully every time. Look forward to seeing this one once you get going on it.

[406 Silverado]

Mar 31, 2024 6:24:34 GMT -5 TJ said:

I could show a pic of this thing in the Simple Green bath for the third time.  I'm through with the Testors spray cans. Just picked up Scale finishes base coat and engine color for this. While the body and engine are bathing I'm going to try to work on the interior.

Pics soon hopefully

  I'm SO looking forward to this Johnny. 

[TJ]

Just to prove I'm doing something.

[lyle]

Great job on the weathering!

[tcoat]

Mar 31, 2024 6:24:34 GMT -5 TJ said:

I could show a pic of this thing in the Simple Green bath for the third time.  I'm through with the Testors spray cans. Just picked up Scale finishes base coat and engine color for this. While the body and engine are bathing I'm going to try to work on the interior.

Pics soon hopefully

I wish I had paid more attention to this statement BEFORE I used it on my Dart projects. I waited weeks and weeks to get the burgundy paint and the results sucked so much I also need to give it a bath. 

[406 Silverado]

Apr 12, 2024 4:23:49 GMT -5 TJ said:

Just to prove I'm doing something.

  Ohhhh yeah!! The paint stripping booth! The magic starts........................

[kyledehart5]

My paint striping bath gets a workout with my less than impressive skills. Lol

[TJ]

Got the Goat in primer

[kyledehart5]

That’s a nice smooth primer coat you’ve got there. Can’t wait to see the color!!

[TJ]

Ok finally got some color on the engine and base coat on the body

[project510]

Looks like it went down nicely!

[TJ]

May 13, 2024 13:39:36 GMT -5 project510 said:

Looks like it went down nicely!

The scalefinishes paints are great

[kyledehart5]

Looks like a nice Pontiac powerplant and I absolutely LOVE the color. That’s going to look killer.

[keavdog]

Where's the wings?

Gold looks great.

[TJ]

May 13, 2024 17:25:37 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Where's the wings?

Gold looks great.

I do cars occasionally.  I wanted something different for color.  Saddle Bronze

[handiabled]

Classy color choice for this car!

[TJ]

May 14, 2024 8:38:12 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Classy color choice for this car!

Thanks. I still debating on interior. Was thinking of something off white to beige

[406 Silverado]

May 15, 2024 5:55:19 GMT -5 TJ said:

May 14, 2024 8:38:12 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Classy color choice for this car!

Thanks. I still debating on interior. Was thinking of something off white to beige

 If I can add my   here Johnny. IMO beige would be more of a viable option. It's really hard to get any different sheens of white to show up i.e. flat white carpet and semi gloss lusters can get lost really easily with white and you'll be relying on putting as much detail as possible to add contrast to bring out the most out of the interior. Beige being a darker color will show the sheen contrasts more easily so you won't be relying on detailing alone to bring out the best in there. I'm sure there are others out there who could pull off a great looking white interior but I'm not one of 'em. Hope this helps bud. 

[TJ]

I'm happy with this

[406 Silverado]

May 15, 2024 12:18:14 GMT -5 TJ said:

I'm happy with this

I would be too Johnny. That wash laid down perfectly into that grille. Beautiful work man. 

[kyledehart5]

Brilliant. That looks excellent.

[TJ]

I'm calling this complete. Its not perfect but its my best car effort yet.

[project510]

Looks great. Nice touch on the grill, it looks so much more realistic.

[TJ]

May 18, 2024 12:14:08 GMT -5 project510 said:

Looks great. Nice touch on the grill, it looks so much more realistic.

Thanks.  In looking at the pics I just noticed not painting the black on the radiator support

[kyledehart5]

Really fantastic work TJ. That is a great looking car build! I love the color you chose not only for the car, but also the engine. So when's the next auto build? Lol!

[handiabled]

Great color combo you chose for this.

[TJ]

May 19, 2024 1:31:26 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Really fantastic work TJ. That is a great looking car build! I love the color you chose not only for the car, but also the engine. So when's the next auto build? Lol!

Thank you. I have a Monogram 53 Corvette that's been in the stash forever.  I think I'm gonna add that to short list for this year

[brandonk]

Very nice! I'll be building one of those before too long. Love the colors, it looks like my dads. Love it!!

[garybrantley]

"Three deuces and a four-speed, and a 389!" -Lil' GTO-Ronnie and the Daytonas



That's a mighty nice Goat, TJ!  👍 Very cool classic there! 👏