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Post by topside on Sept 20, 2024 18:25:32 GMT -5
One of my favorite cars that I've owned was a Gulfstream Aqua '69 Sportsroof: a basic low-option 302 stick car that had 8" wheels and a few suspension mods, and a killer repaint that looked a foot deep. Also had a louvered hood by Kent Fuller.
So I'll do a kind of tribute, using the Revell Boss 302 kit. Undecided between Minilites or Magnum 500s, and what color the Minilites should be if I use them.
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Post by Jcon on Sept 20, 2024 20:15:39 GMT -5
I'll gladly follow along on the Pony Build!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 20, 2024 23:45:21 GMT -5
Me, too!
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Post by topside on Sept 23, 2024 18:21:56 GMT -5
Underside. Not the "correct" brown, Tamiya NATO Black. NATO vs Matte vs the glossier Black (all Tamiya) gives a bit more contrast.
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Post by Jcon on Sept 23, 2024 20:18:02 GMT -5
Looks good to this guy!!!
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Post by topside on Sept 23, 2024 20:39:45 GMT -5
NATO is a bit towards a charcoal hue as opposed to pure black.
I think using the 3 different blacks would be more interesting on something like a GM full-frame vehicle.
Mass-produced cars have different shades/hues of black on different parts from a variety of vendors.
This one, being a unibody, only shows NATO vs Black on the underside.
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Post by dodgefever on Sept 25, 2024 16:47:13 GMT -5
That looks good. I like the turn downs in front of the axle.  I started to build one of these as a Boss 429, but got bogged down with bodywork... always felt these Revell/Monogram bodies looked a bit dumpy, so ended up sectioning it and reshaping the rear quarter windows. |
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Post by topside on Sept 25, 2024 18:02:29 GMT -5
Yeah, had to rub on the upper quarters and the fender character lines a bit - the parting lines around the body were pretty pronounced in good light. Did the underside the way mine was.
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Post by topside on Sept 26, 2024 17:34:21 GMT -5
Got basecoat on the thing today, decided on Minilite wheels from Fireball, painted them with the Revell chrome paint. Previously painted engine compartment & interior of body Matte Black; hoping my masking doesn't suck, haha...
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Post by dge467 on Oct 4, 2024 19:15:20 GMT -5
Nice color.
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Post by topside on Oct 4, 2024 19:24:55 GMT -5
Yeah, my favorite Ford color of all, though ironically I've had 3 black Mustangs.
But everyone loved the Gulfstream Aqua one, even folks who were ambivalent towards cars.
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 5, 2024 12:34:53 GMT -5
I really like that color!!
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Post by topside on Oct 6, 2024 15:04:30 GMT -5
For anyone wanting to build one, consider gluing the rear body panel in before attaching the chassis...maybe even before painting.
It's a bastard trying to get a proper tight fit at the sides & top of the panel.
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Post by topside on Oct 8, 2024 15:33:11 GMT -5
Callin' it done - dropped the nose a bit to get a good stance. Color looks more blue in these photos than it really is - might take some outdoor photos for more accurate rendition.
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Post by dge467 on Oct 8, 2024 16:46:09 GMT -5
Very nice build! The color and wheels are sweet!
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I started to build one of these as a Boss 429, but got bogged down with bodywork... always felt these Revell/Monogram bodies looked a bit dumpy, so ended up sectioning it and reshaping the rear quarter windows. 
