1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible build

[b-kons]

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.

Select the scale.

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

 

[b-kons]

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

 

[DORK VADER]

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

 

[joe122]

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

 

[STANG KILLA SS]

unbelievable :shock:

 

[58_Willys]

Wow! Extraordinary skills with the scale proportions.

 

[amped up]

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

 

[clarketian]

King of Styrene!

 

[Microgolf]

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

 

[gsrcivic]

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

 

[Stormin2u]

Amazing build.

 

[pardonmyn00b]

Master craftsman. #1!

 

[onlyinajeepxj]

Amazing craftsmanship.

 

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Your builds are incredible....master craftsmanship

 

[b-kons]

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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[b-kons]

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.

Rear shaft had to be shortened slightly.

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

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

 

[joe122]

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.

 

[LamChop]

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

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[Mike Flea]

Excellent! "thumbsup"

 

[4X4 Freak]

Awesome work!!