When I'm interested in getting a new car kit, this channel is where to go for a first impression. Great!

@hpiguy

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

My Nephew been looking all over for a 63 Impala for a long time thanks. Really like the videos great stuff Thanks

Nice Decal sheet. Like the way you make up a little story on the model that gives reason for the way you build and paint it

When you build these nostalgic annual 60's kits it brings a tear to my eyes. I built most of those AMT kits when I was a kid and I loved the Chevy 409 and I played the Beach Boys song "SHE'S REAL FINE MY 409" until my mom told me that's enough! I mowed lawns and gathered pop bottles all summer long and bought models to build. I had a whole fleet of 63 and 64 Chevy 409's in all the colors. I had to take summer school one year so I took typing, glad I did. I wrotr a story about a guy named Chevy and his 409's. Teacher was impressed by my typing but didn't understand the story line. Sprayed the rollback frame with your favorite Rustoleum 2X flat black, I can see why you like it, it's smooth and covers great. Fantastic build by the way, I'm not sure I remember all those accessories that is with the kit now. Trophy, TV, record player, etc were to cool back then. I remember a 3 in 1 kit.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Larry! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Im proud to see model guy’s building model cars again, you have cool ideas👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Gotta love those cram- packed non rattling boxes, most times they help me in making up my mind on which models to purchase. Lol Once again thanks thanks thanks for the videos. 😘

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

One of my pet peeves, molded in exhausts!! 😳😲 Beautiful work mate, as always! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I may have to get this kit. My late older brother had one of these back in 1970. It was white, with a black interior and bucket seats. He dropped a 283, bored out to a 427 in it. He also fitted an Oldsmobile tranny in it. He had to split the Olds & Chevy driveshafts, then have them welded together and balanced. At 425 hp, that car screamed! He had a six-inch steering wheel in it, a Hearst shifter, and a Holley 4-barrel. I learned to drive a stick on it, when I was 15. My brother was a talented guy, as far as mechanics and bodywork went. I miss him, and I miss that car! --Cindi (Granny Glue-Sniffer)

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for watching Cindi! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Love all your videos. You never go by the book and always give them character and a backstory

„This is the best Hobby on the Planet“!!!!! Thank you vor This Great Videos

It looks really nice! I like the gloss coat on the seats, dash and panels and it gives it a very realistic look to them. Thanks for sharing this.

Like always a knock out of the park...... I really love the way you did this one!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

I haven't even watched this video yet and I love it. I owned a 69 and I miss it. And I currently own and drive an 08 and there very big and beautiful cars

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen!

Nice Build looks easy enough to put together. Yours turned out very nice.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a peach! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Started modeling when I was 8 years old. Missed a year of school due to illness and my Dad thought it would be a good hobby to occupy my time. Almost 60 years later and I'm still at it. I'm so glad I found your channel - love your philosophy and approach to modelling...totally agree. Add your building skills, calming voice and the detail you provide in the presentations to the mix, well that's a win-win-win. Thanks you so much! PS - Gonna add this '63 Chevy to my build list. Cheers...

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the nice words! Enjoy your re-found hobby!

I appreciate your style - your techniques are something that Joe Modeler can replicate in the real world without breaking the bank and complete in a reasonable timeframe. Plus - you keep things fun. Way to go !

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Ahwww, Chris - you had me at 1/25 TV ! ! Another EXCELLENT build. Your method powered by the techniques you've developed combine to produce some excellent ART. I am soooo grateful that you're doing this and - Thank you for sharing...

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again RA! Check out the new FB page! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Excellent job on the model and as always keep up the good work.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

once again, another stellar build. i think that tv would look good on that workbench in the shop build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you bet it would, it's really cool! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build love extra parts for the bins ... Thanks for Sharing

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Awsum build...63-64 Impala's are my favorites....again awsum build an video....KUTGW an keep them coming buddy....

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Another winner Chris, I love this build concept and the color choices are spot on! Really nice paint details and as always a fun presentation! !

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron!

Love it when you do the race cars! THIS car is just AWESOME dude. See YOU in the next video......

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

another masterpiece, nice chris! keep 'em coming! looking forward to see saturday's project

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, that's going to be a total change of pace, hope you enjoy! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

That was a great 27min escape from reality. Thanks Chris. 🏁🏆🎯

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

You do an awesome job building these kits. This 63 brings back memories of riding around in a metallic green 63 SS with a guy that worked with my dad in 1965. I was 17 and though I was king riding shotgun 👍👍👍😎😎😎

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Love the color you chose, great build. Again love the extras like the tv.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for sharing this Chris, she is a beauty!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great memories car. I was 11 when my dad bought a new 1963 Impala. Silver blue non ss, 283. In the showroom I kept telling my dad to buy the SS model. He said I was crazy, "Do you know how much gas in?" Lol....yes under 20 cents a gallon thinking back! Final cost with seatbelts and floor mats thrown in was $3,000 out the door. I'll buy and build this one!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your hobby! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

I was born in 1963. I love the big full-size cars, so this is my absolute favorite Chevrolet. Only one thing that could make this thing better, dual quads. You do amazing work. I would like to build one of these.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Love your vids and your attitude towards building. Keep it going.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Another great looking build. I do like those Impalas. Nice colour choice too.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Steve! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Tail lights awsom. Whole build awsom. You the Man.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build as usual. I originally was going to skip this kit but after seeing this build, I think I will give model roundup a call.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig!

Hi, that looks really cool, i like all the cool parts this came with, really good job on this,thanks

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

The music you play for the paint booth is always so chill and mellow. And that first one you had in this video was especially soothing. Dangerous to watch these late at night lol. 😄

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, glad you like it! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

@davidpayne4315

4 жыл бұрын

That's kinda like the general lee in the fact that it was built as a street legal race car

Great build! My dad had a white 63 SS with a red interior! I am going to build one.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, enjoy! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Very beautifully built model. Awesome body color. Congratulations and thanks for posting the video. I got the Revell 1:25 scale 1963 impala kit which has only two versions, stock and low rider, but looks like a better kit in my opinion, just from what I saw in the AMT box. Don't stop the nice job.

That is a great looking build, I just added it to the need list. That kit is the first one with a 409 without it going through the oil pan. Keep up the great work and Rust In Peace.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chopper! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build ..love those 63's ..cool custom pieces too I see, I'll make a custom./ great video thanks for the cool ideas !! / T

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

Awesome Dash an the Engine Bay,, OohH-YeaahhHH! Good looking blue too. Great build HP.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for watching and taking part in the channel!

Nice kit of a beautiful car.. You did a really nice job, as usual, and I love the color you chose for it.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hisham! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

@hishamaziz3282

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link!

Good looking build Chris. Thanks for sharing.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Charlie! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build!!!!

Good god man you make painting a model car quick fast and easy, I like it

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, putting the fun back in models! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Like the silver detail on the interior makes it more detailed and realistic than just all one color. Great build.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

kool , thanx...looks great , love AMT....kool options Robert

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Very sweet model! Really love it!!🥇🏆👍☝️

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

As usual an awesome build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Hey must say she turned out great, I can't wait to try the floor wax trick on my D.M. 800, thanks and i hope it turn out like one of yur Chris... have agreat day and keep them coming 👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, new video up today as well! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Another great build, like it alot

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Beautiful work!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Man dude that looks awesome

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, a very fun kit! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Sweet Retro Ride! , Chris keep up the inspiring work..... showing the begainers & the youngsters it's not that hard to get a fantastic model straight from the box. As you always say, " build for yourself and enjoy"

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon. I'm all about FUN and easy model making! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Very nicely done

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks JP! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build Chris.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build chris i got this and the 23 t for my birthday this past Saturday

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cool Robert! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing. Ron

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

The 63 is great body style. Thanks.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Definitely need to pick up 2 everything on it is right so lifelike

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Nice building ! 👍😊

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great build!👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

@twotone85

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome😀

I got one of these for my dad for Christmas I didn’t know it didn’t come with paint i gotta get some now

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Most models do not come with anything but the model.

Another great job brother!!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like that little television

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Another Masterpiece, God Bless

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Very Sharp car. This custom looks great. Fine 409 set up. 😀

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Loved the 63 Impala Chris! Excellent choice in colors too. Loved that Spa Blue by Rust-Oleum!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, I liked it too! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Another nice build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Love the tv!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Nice chevy luv this color job well done

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Nice work!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Another beauty

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Real nice!!... I just brought one last night thinking going lowrider style tho

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Came out very nice, small town stock car works well. I notice it's the convertible interior so it's good that round 2 included the boot.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

great build as always Chris, but I gotta say, I love that blue colour you used. Couple that with the lovely matt black, it makes the whole model 'pop' - Can't wait to see the next build! Maybe do a boat or a plane for a challenge ;-)

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

I've got all kinds of cool stuff coming up. I'll be giving more previews on my new FB page, check it out! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Nice build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Looks sweet! Thanks for sharing all these videos, tips and tricks with us! Which one is next? Would like to see the 66 impala that was just released.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's coming up! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Nice job!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I had a real one 1982, 1962 Impala sold it cheap Wish I had it now 😎

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Beautiful but no other like the Autocar dumptruck you made. Thanks Chris for sharing.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

The silver highlights on the engine looks really good.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Precioso trabajo,enhorabuena

thanks for posting ... anybody remember the old Pyro kits from the sixtys? I think they had brass plated chrome parts 1/32 scale ... mostly antique cars

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

I have some cool Pyro ships but no cars.

Nice build, was thinking during the video it'd be fun to build this car into the one in cheech and chongs first movie, the brown car with the blueish green furry interior and the chain steering wheel lol wonder how many kits I'd have to bash to pull that off. Lol

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Another fantastic build. Have you ever put your builds In a model competition? Because I believe that your work is competition worthy. Cris have a wonderful and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you but no, contests are not for me. My models have plenty imperfections and being judged by rivet counters is not my thing. I do like going and looking at other's models though!

Your color scheme came out good. I've been looking for the colors at ACE and HOME DEPOT. They have some primers but none of the rest. AMT is doing a lot of good things with their kits. I think they stretched it a little with building the drag version though. Interior pieces, side pipes and decals do not make a drag version. I still bought it though. I used to have one, and I'm going to build the kit like I wanted the real one to turn out. Keep up the work.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you took time out of your day to watch and comment! Thanks!

i built 1 of the amt ford phantasy i think van kits about 10 yrs ago i put the rabbit,.tv, trophy record player from one these older release kits it turned out pretty nice i cut a full window out in the slider door so you could see in it turned out pretty cool i thought but you sure cant beat the xtras in the 63 imp for sure

I had a bout a 64 chevy wagon with sraight axles in 1986. Was really nice. Any ideas? What it was? The axles were steel.

Hey HPI guy. I think for Christmas I will send you a airbrush w/ compressor. Is that ok....LOL. Love the car. You really did a great job. Kind of reminds me of the old nascar days. Take care man

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, sounds fun. I already have one and use it as needed.

Nice!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@petermata5488

3 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy Thank you!

I just got into car model building after a 35 year hiatis. I'm not doing so good. I am not having good results with spray cans and I dont know what I could do any different. I wash my plastic thoroughly, I use Tamiya gray primer, and testors, rustoleum spray cans. I have problems with gloss paints running up to the trim and puddling ?I try and use short thin coats in the beginning but I still have problems. I dont have this with airbrushing. I'd like to save time by using cans but the results are poor. Im not looking to do a show quality job, just a decent job. Great utube channel

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Usually runny paints are being out on too think, but it could be a lack of shaking, too hot, too cold, etc. Impossible to diagnose on the internet. Thanks and enjoy your hobby! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

@artvandelay0073

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you're not spraying paint in hot and humid conditions. Moisture in the air will play havoc with paint jobs. Otherwise, spray several light coats - beginning with a fog or misting coat - instead of just one or two heavy coats. Allow at least 20-30 minutes drying time between coats. Also, don't hold the can too close to the car body when you're spraying back-and-forth. If you don't get any dust or dirt particles trapped in a paint coat, allow the final coat to completely dry for 48-hours, then lightly wet sand or polish to a mirror finish. At least, that's the process I use to obtain good results.

Stock cast iron manifolds, no headers? You do a great job with your models, they're always so nice and neat. I guess you just have to work with what you get. My first car was a '63 Impala, age 18, a senior in high school. It had a 327 cubic inch engine, 4-barrel carb, Hurst 4 speed, dual exhaust, with headers, Thrush mufflers, 12 bolt posi rear. Gabriel highjacker shocks in the rear. It was a two-door hardtop, no post. It was a true SS, in Honduras maroon, I put grey, American Racing, torque thrust rims on it,15 x 7 in the front, 15 ×8 in the rear, with a 60 series tire in the back.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, I review out of the box but there is a billion things a custom builder can do with this. Thanks!

Oh man, just accessories alone are worth the price of the kit!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

You bet! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Very nice. Wish you did some close ups on the final product. ✌️

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Photos are at the end of the video.

This may be a dumb question but do you rinse your parts in the prepared and diluted simple green or the straight concentrate?

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Diluted, check out my painting with spray cans video on my page to see how I get bodies ready.

Hi! You mentioned (@ about 19:45) what you used on the headlamps to make them more realistic. I can't quite make it out - would use advise? Thanks!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Possibly Molotow chrome pen?

@kevh8667

3 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy Thank you for responding! You definitely say you used "the Molotow" on the headlamps to make it look like it isn't chrome plastic & give it more of a glass look. I'm new to the pens & was curious as to what you might have used to obtain the effect. **Edit** at about 16:40, you do say you would use Molotow chrome - I missed that the first time through. Sorry to bother you! Thanks for your videos - really are a teaching tool to me!

Nicely done Impala. Not showroom stock with all the fancy details, but a mild custom will do. Like the owner wants to drive the car, not park it and show it off like a trailer queen. I've just never really fancied the older cars of the early to mid 60s. I like all the chrome trim, but it can be a pain trying to detail all that chrome. Molotow chrome isn't perfectly chrome, but it's the cheapest thing to getting the closest chrome finish on trim. BMF is the ultimate in chrome detailing. I just don't have the patience to use BMF. Going through so many blades just to cut out strips is aggravating.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark!

Great build as usual , what brand/type of primer and rattle bomb paint do you use?

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

I list all paints/brands in the painting section of the video. Thanks!

Do you think you could provide a list of colors you use, for said parts.. a list would be amazing, I've watched so many of your videos! Just soaking up the knowledge. Love your channel!