1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

This is one of my passions, and I truly love each of them, the Pontaic GTO.
It's not a truck, but as usual I post it on rccrawler forum, hope you don't mind that, because I still like the off-road better.

The scale between 1/8 and 1/9.
Materials: 2 mm styrene, remaining of 2 and 3 mm komacel, one-component putty, epoxy putty.


We started with blueprint and paper model.

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Select the scale.

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I couldn't find komacel and began working with Evergreen styrene. Komacel easier to cut and bend, styrene firmer.

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Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

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Painted Tamiya grey primer.
I painted at -23°C cold, but the paint covered great.

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Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Damn... That is some excellent styrene work."thumbsup"

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Lines are spot on, just amazing build skills, I love '65's BTW, my favorite year GTO. This will be another epic build sir!

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

unbelievable :shock:

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Wow! Extraordinary skills with the scale proportions.

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

You are a true master and have the gift of a lost art.

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

King of Styrene!

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

interesting build!! definitely some special skills you have. awesome job

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Your work is top notch...keep it up will be watching this one

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Amazing build.

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Master craftsman. #1!

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Amazing craftsmanship.

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Your builds are incredible....master craftsmanship

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Thank you to everyone, I am glad that this build is interesting to you.
Video for inspiration. It was the first time I saw it. The Pontiac story from Parenthood series.

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Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

I try to make 2WD chassis this time.
The frame was cut in half, to make it longer. And I used a leaf spring suspension.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4218-60218.jpg


Rear shaft had to be shortened slightly.

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The wheels are fantastic, they even smell like candy.
It is 1963 Monogram 1/8 scale wheels and tires.

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The wheels fit perfectly, which is really great,
because I did not have them when I was building the body.

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Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Seriously killer stance, 1/8 scale wheels and tires look right at home. Car must be at least 21" long, just a beautiful build. Great work sir.

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Can u post some close ups of how u mounted the trans?

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Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Excellent! "thumbsup"

Re: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build
 

Awesome work!!