1962 Chevy Impala SS 409 Hardtop 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review Revell 85-4466
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In 1961/62 Chevy made a drastic styling change to their full-size Impala car line. It marked the end of the wild fins era. The ’62 Hardtop featured the new “convertible roof” design. In addition, while racing by the factories was politically incorrect, the ’62 Impala offered the powerful 409 cubic inch V-8 engine and used by drag racers. Starting in 1958, this full-size Impala continues to be one of Chevy’s top selling line of cars. The ’62 model was part of the third generation of the Impalas. It featured more conservative styling than previous Impalas. There were 5 different engines to choose from starting with the 230 c.i. 6 cylinder up to the powerful 409 c.i. V-8.
1st time released as 3 'N 1 - build as Stock, Drag, Lowered.
3 complete sets of tires.
Optional interior parts with choice of bench or bucket seats.
Choice of drag racing parts, wheels, suspensions and 3 sets of tires.
Molded in white, clear and transparent red with chrome plated parts and
soft black tires.
182 Parts
The Chevrolet Impala (/ɪmˈpælə, -ˈpɑːlə/) is a car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 until 2020. It was full-size except in the years 2000 to 2013, when it was mid-size. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better selling American-made automobiles in the United States.[4][5]
For its debut in 1958, the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. The Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-size model through the mid-1980s. Between 1994 and 1996, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8-powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan.
In 2000, the Impala was re-introduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive car.[6] As of February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked No. 1 among Affordable Large Cars in U.S. News & World Report's rankings.[7] When the tenth generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year, the ninth generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. During that time both versions were sold in the United States and Canada. The tenth-generation Impala was also sold in the Middle East, and South Korea.
The 1962 model featured new "C" pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop. Sport Coupe models now featured the "convertible roof" styling, shared with other GM "B" full-size hardtop coupes, although the less expensive Bel Air hardtop was still available with the 1961-style roofline. This style proved popular. The "overhang" roof style of the sedans was replaced with a wider "C" pillar with wraparound rear window. Engine choices for 1962 included the 348-cubic-inch (5.7 L) V8 discontinued and replaced by the 380 bhp (283 kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7 L) or 409 bhp (305 kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7 L) engine.[citation needed] These engines could only be ordered with a manual shift transmission. The small-block 283 was offered with a two barrel carburetor. The 283 was also enlarged to 327-cubic-inch (5.4 L), offered in two versions, one with 250 bhp (186 kW) and one with 300 bhp (224 kW), which added more engine choices for small-block fans. The Beach Boys produced a hit single, "409", referring to the Chevrolet, which became an iconic song for these cars. Impalas again featured premium interior appointments, plusher seats could be done by the dealerships on customer request. And more chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. Super Sport (SS) models featured that panel in a special engine-turned aluminum, which was also used to fill the side moldings, making the SS more distinctive in appearance. The Impala also gained the top trim station wagon body design, in place of the Chevrolet Nomad model. However, unlike the passenger cars, Impala wagons had dual-unit taillights. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. A new radio was optional.
A 409 cu in (6.7 L) version was Chevrolet's top regular production engine from 1961 to 1965, with a choice of single or 2X4-barrel Rochester carburetors. On December 17, 1960, the 409 engine was announced along with the Impala SS (Super Sport) model. This dual-quad version was immortalized in the Beach Boys song.
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This is THE car that inspired Brian Wilson to write The Beach Boys classic hit “409”. A lot of people think it was the more well known 1963 Impala SS but it was the ‘62. Chris I know you don’t use copywrited music for obvious reasons but for this build it would have been so cool to use the song, even just the first few seconds..... “She’s real fine my 409 She’s real fine my 409 My fouuuuuuur Ooooooooh Niiiiine!”
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah licensing on Beach Boys music starts around $25,000!
@joe6096
3 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy Yeah I figured it was something obscene like that.... Brian needed to pay for that sandbox to put his grand piano into in the dining room somehow
Really nice job on this one. . .I'm an "older" guy so this brings back memories. When I was 12 my Dad bought a brand new 62 Chevy Impala SS and the color was the same as your model! Chevy called it "Autumn Gold" that year. Also, the white stripe is exactly what was on our car. I also like the blue centers on the hubcaps, just like our car had. Only difference was that Dad had thin white-walls on the tires. Really takes me back in time. . .Great build!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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My best friend in high school had a 62 409 4speed that he bought for 800.00. First time we ever rebuilt an engine was that 409. (on a dirt floor garage) We cruised the "strip" in Huntington WVa for hours on end in the 409.One red light at a time :) (listening to beach boys 8 tracks) Lost touch with him years later.....hope he held on to it. " Shes so fine my 409"
I had a real 62 Impala like that one. Mine had the bumper with the guard on it in front of the grille you didn't use. Mine also had electric windows, 409 Turbofire engine, air conditioner, rear defroster, dual antennas on the trunk and best of all, it was right hand drive. The only option it didn't have was seatbelts. it was blood red with white burlap seat inserts. All that beauty bought for 20 dollars in 1993. I wish I still had it. What a car. Beautiful model you built.
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3 жыл бұрын
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Major Memory Flogger. 1965 - me '57 Pontiac, my Pal 1963 SS 327. I'm remembering LOTS of stories. Great detailing. Thanks for sharing...
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Great build..really sharp looking car, that's the way I like my automobiles and trucks is "stock" as far as exterior appearance and I also like that paint job that you painted the model car with👍👍👍😊😊😊
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
Love the color. Excellent model build. Super fun to watch you work on it. Great stuff.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@vincedriscoll1088
3 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy Your craftsmanship is award winning. I’m 75 and my lifetime dream was to own a 1962 Chevrolet Impala, baby blue., with a white top. It’s never going to happen but getting a model would be a close 2nd on my bucket list. Any chance you could build one for whatever cost for me. I just don’t have the talent to do it like you do. Please respond HawkiVince@aol.com.
I remember when I was a young lad our neighbor had the same year impala and I loved it when he would crank it up and he would always stand on it whenever he saw me outside.Great job Chris brings back many memories!!!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Absolutely beautiful build. If I had a real one, THAT is what I would want. So glad you used the white accent decals. Wow!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Of all Impalas, the 62 has the best styling, and this kit is the best 62 Impala model I've ever seen. And, as always, you did a phenomenal job. I'm super excited to get one very soon.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
Hello Chris I just love these high part count kits. This kit is awesome, an out standing kit. I am surprised that I get to put the first comment LOL. great job really live your builds. I can see myself building a few of these and kit bashing a few. For instance a small block engine swap some custom mags to mention a few.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Nice build.............. The '62 Impala is a great kit because you can do so much with it! 👍👍👍👍
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@THROTTLEPOWER
3 жыл бұрын
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Cool build! Oh yes, the 80's. That car reminds me of the neighbour to my grand parents in the SO CAL senior moble home park. AKA " The muscle car honey holes".
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Brother, you knocked this 1 out of the park. STUNNING !!!!!!!!!! Looks amazing with the interior and exterior color combo, and that SWEET Dual Quad 409 BEAST. Thank you very much for sharing this build, I'm buying 1 or 2 for sure. Everyone keep yourself and love ones safe and healthy and remember to smile it's suppose to be fun.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teddy!
The 62 looks so real when done, beautiful build !! Color choice is excellent for that car ! Nice details on it ,too ! Looks like the old lacquer jobs from that era. GM called their finishes " magic mirror " , and as far as I know, the only company to use lacquer for their cars. ! Refinished quite a few back in the day myself. ! Thanks for the post.!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Very very nice! A kit to get my hands on. Well built.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Hpiguys. Thanks for this. I am 64 and built tons of models as a kid and even 30 years ago. Now retired, I started again. Just a note about this which I am building now. It is fabulous. As I test fit parts, they clamp solid even without glue. I love detail, but a 10 piece suspension system is beyond my coordination. This has detail without fuss. And the chrome trim decals are just wonderful. Now, when I try to outline chrome with paint or sharpie, it ruins the whole car. Modelers, this is a perfect kit. Good for us fumblers and good for those who can!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Keep enjoying your hobby!
@Donaldopato
3 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy Keep us informed, brother!
I really love watching your channel, I'm pretty decent building model cars but I learn some new tips to get me to your level of building models. Amazing job on all your projects 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Great detail work. I love the modern kits. The high parts count, and detail by Revell is excellent. Thanks for the the review.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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I used navy blue and candy apple 🍎 red it make a wonderful metallic brownish culler
That’s my mother’s actual dream car. I showed her the final, and she loved it. I may end up buying this, so I can build it for her. Great job as always Chris!
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3 жыл бұрын
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Just got back into this in March after retiring. Hadn't built one since about 1980. Revell is my go to. Amazing quality. Not impressed with AMT, though they're not useless. But Revell is lightyears ahead in quality.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Looks really nice - so simple but neat.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Saved my nickels and saved my dimes.... .. Very nice kit. I hope they will do a car from the 30s or 40s with this new technology.
I think that’s my favorite model build to date.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Another great build thank you
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
Picked one up today, I love the kits that come with alot of parts.
Looks to be "Aniversary Gold" - the 1st '62 Chevy we saw on our local dealer's showroom floor in Sept '61 - a 327/300 SS 4-spd. was this color. My Dad ended up buying a Silver Blue/Ermine White Impala coupe, 327/250 3-spd. A couple years later I bought a black 409/409, a $$$ pit! Years before all this I had a ton of out-of-the-box AMT, SMP(?) & also others that were kits (Revelle) stock, custom, drag, etc.) + ships, planes, etc. Very 1st model was a '56 Belair when I was 10. Fun times! You did a fantastic job! Brings back memories.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
Love watching your reviews before I build my own. Beautiful color and as always great work my friend. 👍
Can't go wrong with a sweet Impala , especially a...... 4-speed, dual quad, posi-traction 409✌😎 ( Giddy-up Giddy-up ) Awesome color ! Excellent build looks like a very complete kit with lots of extras & that's always nice 😆
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
Looks amazing Chris. I like using the future also. Have a great weekend.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
Amazing! love it! i love the way you build your cars! I am also learning a lot from you!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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I love that color, Looks like a great kit. Ron
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3 жыл бұрын
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2 years late but just wanted to say awesome job. I'm working on the same model basically that I got at a model show last year for a really fair price. it's made by Lindberg, Don Nicholson's 1961 Impala Super Stock. I have to say the detail is remarkable. Taking my time with this one because it's worthy. Nice body design, love the look.
Looks great. Very nice color.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful build Chris...enjoyed the video. Thank you Sir!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
This color looks Great. It looks Beautiful. I just got a Maisto 409 62 Belair, you gave me an idea. Tku. 😉
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
Awesome ,I like the rear bumper treatment too
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3 жыл бұрын
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@rogerwachal3718
3 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy your very welcome .
Hey Chris, thanks again for this video & ALL of your videos! Thanks for keeping it FUN & informative. Thanks for each step you share. But most of all, thanks for being one of those keeping this hobby alive... Very appreciated dude, ROCK on!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks!
Sweet model, thank you for building this lovely car for us.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful build I really need to get that in my stash thanks for sharing!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Freaking fantastic man! I built a 62 Bel Air twice in the 90s, and even had the 1/18 diecast done years ago. It was a lighter champagne color than yours... I've got too many videos Chevy kits to make and one to restore. Keep it up man! Your videos inspire thousands to make models!!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
Turned out great.
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3 жыл бұрын
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Wow, you did a great job!! Very Nice work!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Lovely 409 Impala
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3 жыл бұрын
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Good job
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Loving that kit
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What a great build fascinating to watch
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Would love to see your collection! 👍🏻
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Noted!
WOW, Chris.....once again your build is outstanding! Love the color!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Let's take her out for a spin Chris! Looks like you could jump right in and go. Another awesome build to put on display!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
That’s a real fine 4-speed, dual quad, Positraction 409!
Great build, Chris, it looks awesome! I built this kit last release as the drag car (around 2011), and....we had a house fire that year about a month after I built it, LOL, but I remember it being just as great a kit as you said. Happy weekend, my friend, Liked and Shared 😊✌
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Nice video 62 impalas are really cool
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3 жыл бұрын
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Sweet ride! I remember building that one when I was much much younger......lots more parts then before. Lots of nice leftovers for the spare parts box for sure.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Looks great well done.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Love me some Impalas! This one with this color combo looks suuuuuper classy! The paint on it looks so good I almost thought it was another die-cast review haha!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
Awesome as usual chris great job love the color great detail work thanks for sharing
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3 жыл бұрын
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What a great build Chris, love the color choice for the body and interior
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Awesome build
Best lines of any car.
Beautiful
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Great job!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful car! It's amazing they could get going anywhere with a dual quad 409 going down to those skinny tires with the contact patch the size of a credit card.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!
@deucerider430
3 жыл бұрын
Great build, so life-like! I was waiting to hear you fire it up! In late 1961, my friend's father (a GM executive) ordered a '61 Biscayne (yes, IF you knew the right people, they could be built!) with the 409, 4 speed for Billy's birthday/graduation present. Black with a red interior. Wow, talk about a looker! Smitty Pacemakers were soon added, as were the second pair of rear tires! Those were the days, my friend! Thanks for the ride!
Very nice I always loved the impalas
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
That is the perfect color for this car.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful build, the gold looks very nice on it. Oh yeah baby, priming the entire sheets is very smart, back in the 90's i never did that and it was a pain to paint everything by hand after. Painting on summer time was particularly bad on large pieces as the enamel would start to set and would end up with loads of drag marks. Stay safe, cheers.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Love the color combination: khaki nutmeg gold exterior and vintage looking interior.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Nice work Chris. I like the colors you chose for this kit. It looks sweet!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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Yowza! Throwing shade at the wet-look crew up in here!!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
No. What I did was say I am not going to do that look on MY cars, but if you love that look go for it. Just don't demand everyone make their cars look like they are soaking wet.
Great detail. They even made a one piece driveshaft, which was 409 only. Nice kit.
Love Impala superbe 🇺🇸
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3 жыл бұрын
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EEEEEEEEWWWWW !!!! Whale SNOTT ????😨😨😨😨,,, LMHO Chris, 😄😄😄😄 ,,, Wow, She Looks Gooodd Man.Thanks For Sharing Your Fun n God Bless All.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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I wish Revell would do a Biscayne version! A sedan of course!!
Awesome Awesome Awesome. So nice , great work as always. Mike Espo .
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3 жыл бұрын
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Very nice !
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3 жыл бұрын
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Just picked mine up today for 20 bucks, hobby lobby 40% off sale. I love your color choice, i will look for krylon rose gold!
@hpiguy
2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
Nice!
Excellent tip gluing the axle pins in! Now where did mine go? 🤪And LOVE your color choice for the body!
Awesome
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3 жыл бұрын
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Very nice
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3 жыл бұрын
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Is it me or is the fan missing a blade ? Great color choices I like when you weather them up because that's a true representation of what old cars looked like Most cars were 6 cylinder or small v8 powered
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Nah, some of the fans actually look like that. Example: www.ebay.com/i/372774009676?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=372774009676&targetid=935431405613&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9019130&poi=&campaignid=10456336024&mkgroupid=106723176627&rlsatarget=pla-935431405613&abcId=2146001&merchantid=6300864&gclid=CjwKCAiAn7L-BRBbEiwAl9UtkNNZyxkeVps3to_xynOdF-Y58Mzt7B_m8VMe9vTteJYumrIwNWrIaRoCGYgQAvD_BwE
She's real fine.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
MY 409!
Well seems like your way is the right way on the floor polish given your awesome results.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
There are dozens of way to get the job done, I prefer this quick and easy way.
I like that they give you the dog dish hub caps.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
I was hoping to see you do the custom car so i can have some reference but Chris thats a nice build.
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3 жыл бұрын
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Giddy Up 409
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3 жыл бұрын
She's real fine!
Your site is so addictive it should be illegal lol
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!
I really enjoy these builds when you do them factory stock! Keep up the good work!!!
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
How long do you wait to paint after primer? I can’t seem to get the paint right
Im subscribe. 🚘
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3 жыл бұрын
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Wonderful build Chris, great color choice!! I love the presentation as well!!
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3 жыл бұрын
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I've got this kit on the bench. So many cool options,I have no idea what I'm gonna do with it.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@TI4438
3 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy Unfortunately Revell left out the pins for the wheels.Brass rod to the rescue.
Cool another gasser option in a kit
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3 жыл бұрын
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Good color choice looks great but the indent in that back seat my Brothers 63 was just for an accent chrome piece
As a model maker I don't follow eney of the rules I use the tree to paint on before painting the model to test what the paint will do. Extra parts can be made if I don't like the parts in the kits.
Well Chris,what can I say,another gem sir,what a pleasure to watch your video,keep them coming
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
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The side trim where you used the white and silver decal, is the trim molded into the body so you could paint the white, or whatever color, and chrome the border? Or is the decal the only option? Thanks
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
The body is shown in close detail in the beginning of the video, you'll be able to decide if you can paint that or not. Thanks.
What type of glue was used for the bumpers, door handles, etc?
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Super glue as always.