You always make me miss my old rides.....with these beautiful builds...... thank you so much!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

I still have my GN I bought new. Retired it just for weekend run or car shows. It gets more attention now then it ever did. A must have and build kit for me!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your hobby! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

I still have this kit from when it was originally released back in the early 90's.

@mikecernick5575

4 жыл бұрын

You should put your kit together soon . I just reopened the hobby after a 23 year break and my results were very rewarding and I didn’t have to watch TV with my wife. I’m loving it again hope you can too my friend.

@keithsmodelsandrcs6593

3 жыл бұрын

U selling it

This car is “murdered out,” as they say (all black) . Great detail in the engine and interior! Model roundup is using your Petty build too in the e mail I received ...a star is born 👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

Had an 1982 Buick Regal and always dreamed of getting a GNX... beautiful build brother.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!

these are one of my favorite cars. my first car in the mid 90's was a light briar brown 84 regal. I used this kit and built it like my real regal. I had to send out the bumpers to be chromed. I still remember my mom saying you spent $10 on that! I said but, mom I had to! I used touch up paint for the body and masking tape for the vinyl roof. my real car did not have the turbo, rims or, the hood bulge. I used them anyways on the build. not completely accurate but, close enough for me. I still have the model in my display case. it reminds me of my mom every time I look at it.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@markus_54alayleomontalvo11

4 жыл бұрын

tconside my favorite 90’s car is a grand national black murdered out with the lightning shift

I'm with you, Chris. I absolutely love this era of Buick Regals. I remember when the turbo V6 was dropped into the GMC Syclone and Typhoon. Those were FAST!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah turbo'd 4.3, even made the GNXs look slow.

@justinmyslive4108

4 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of ridding shotgun in a Syclone. I can tell you first hand they can achieve triple digit speeds without breaking a sweat. GM purposely underrated the horsepower. GM claimed they were putting out 285 but they were actually putting out 330

@markus_54alayleomontalvo11

4 жыл бұрын

Nice grand national

@Frambhueee

3 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy the plastic it's a haré plastic?, or soft easy to break with just looking it?

@nimbusgti1

Жыл бұрын

Syclone and typhoon had a 4.3L turbo. Not the same engine.

Who would thought a little V-6 could run like that! Another one for my bucket list. Problem is the bucket list is getting huge. LOL

@radioactivelarry

4 жыл бұрын

My first model kit I built when I was a kid was a Revell kit, DC-7 American Airlines, used Revell type S tube glue back then.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

They sure did scoot. Thanks!

Just got my kit today! Can't wait to build

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I've got a model kit of this car that I bought back in 2000 and i didn't put it together until 2006..sharp car 😊😊👍👍

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

As the owner of a 87GN great job!!!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

This was a joy to watch. I’ve built one before and I have another waiting in its box for when I get time. A lot of nice little tips and some I already use. Thank you for this video. Looks great!

It's like ESP.. I was just checking this one out in the e-mail that I got from Model Roundup and thinking that I have to get one :) Love how this one turned out... black beauty!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

thanks for the video i got mine ordered and on the way can't wait to build one

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

A black on black scale model car that looks FANTASTIC. The basics, when followed, pay off BIG. Very nice Chris, very. Thank you for sharing...

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you much RA!

My old boss had one of these, I loved that car! I may have to pick this one up! Great build!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love it...the under the hood detail is amazing

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, enjoy!

DUDE, your music ALWAYS sets the tone to each video. Absolutely love how this one turned out, gave me some ideas for mine!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Enjoy yours!

Holy cow that's Awesome Chris! Turned out Absolutely Beautiful! Great job!

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Just remember Chris, once you go black you don't go back, those cars were badass back then and still are, as always a great build 👍👍👍👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

thanks for posting ALMOST AS MUCH FUN AS BUILDING IT MYSELF

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alvin!

What a slick looking ride. Older cars had so much character to them. Today it’s all about aero and light weight. Great build.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich!

Extremely good points on the painting! The use of clear and differing layers of color to help in the sheen and shading is right on. Really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

Great job! My absolute favorite car. Just ordered two kits. I will be using your video for guidance. Thanks for sharing!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cesar!

Awesome job. I lived in Dalton GA when these cars came out. Our dealer had 3 of them on his lot. Dorsey Buick. Great old days.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Cool Mark! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Incredible black finish Chris, very well done!! Excellent engine details also!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, I love the engine on this kit!

awesome build love this car I had one back in the day..loved it keep them coming

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

This kit is a must have. Make sure you watch the history video they made on the workers involved in this car design and production

Great build! This thing is siiiick! Growing up in the 80s this was one of my fav performance cars. Iroc z, monte carlo, mustang great rides! Awesome job on the body paint! Black is the hardest to do. It shows every imperfection but you nailed it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along for the ride!

This is so awesome to see you could build whichever variant out of the box. I have both monogram kits, The GNX was part of a high performace series that came with plug wires in the box. One thing I see new to the decal sheet is the are the seat inserts, but all the markings were there from before. A friend of mine told me that there used to be a photo etched kit for these cars.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I got this kit way back in 1989 Still have it, unbuilt, but got a new decal sheet from Revell a few years ago.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Time to get this issue and build it up!

another slick production that holds one's interest -- thanks

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and Happy Thanksgiving! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Great review and build chris, i remember at the time when they were testing this car and that it out ran a Porsche 911, great looking spray booth too has sort of a patina look to it!😃👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen, she's got dozens and dozens of paint layers these days!

Chris, that was another excellent build Sir! I remember as a kid in the 90's when my Mother had her 1990 Buick Century Limited, messing with those built in ash trays in the back of the seats haha! Thanks for another excellent review!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot John!

Man that black looks awesome. Great work. Ron

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron!

Your enthusiasm is infectious! Love your channel. --Cindi (Granny Glue-Sniffer)

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Granny!

Nice model kit of this iconic car. Thanks for sharing, best regards from Brazil !

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabio!

Informative and entertaining as usual, thanks!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

Pre-ordered a while back, I miss the old "Monogram High-performance series" I believe it came with a bit of wiring in the kit, your build is awesome

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

Simply amazing!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed!

Looks great!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Red!

Nice build!! I miss the 80's!!! :)

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cliff, good times!

You just made me a Buick fan.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

You should come out with a video that explains all the different paints and brands you use. Along with some of the techniques you use to achieve certain looks. Love your videos !!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice build .Thanks Chris.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks GD!

Looks great Chris

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

Beautiful model, awesome car, superb assembly and detailing. I remember hearing about a blue printed GNX engine goes for 10s of thousands of dollars. Probably an urban legend. Great kit. Looks great. I would build the GNX. Added to the queue...

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

There is a huge collector market for the GNs and GNXs so it doesn't surprise me. Thanks!

Awesome Chris. Love the G-body

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, me too!

Great job ! 😎👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice build Chris, the engine bay looks incredible!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene, they sure did a nice job with the turbo set up on this!

Super nice build Chris & Great detail

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles!

Beautiful! Love your videos!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A buddy of mine in the Air Force had a 1986 GN...FUN Car!! great job my friend

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd!

Pretty car - another fine build. Thanks

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Years ago, I bought the Grand National and built it followed by the GNX sometime later. I still have them both! Both came in black plastic but the decals were non-exsistant. I may have to rebuild them again.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Grab this copy and enjoy!

Nice job mate ! Paint finish looks great

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Gary!

BEAUTIFUL!! 👍👍👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan!

Beautiful always wanted one

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I have a real 87 GNX. Very cool car and a cool model, well done.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Awesome build!!🏆

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario!

Well done Chris! well done!i've built the older monogram kit and there were not so many decals inside. If i remember, only licenseplates, Turbo and Buick decals under the Hood. I think, there were no decals for Fenders, wheels, interior or Dashboard.perhaps, i have to order this new kit again - i love that car.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominik! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Awesome! I built a couple of these years ago. They should have molded it in black like they did back then.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

The engine bay looks phenomenal.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, really cool details on this one!

That's incredible! I came out looking sweet!😎👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anibal!

@markus_54alayleomontalvo11

4 жыл бұрын

Nice grand national

Another great build 👌

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!

Beautiful!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That's beautiful.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I drive an 83 Grand Prix! I wish Monogram would come out with a mid 80s Grand Prix!

@deeno329

4 жыл бұрын

A 2+2 version would be cool.

@eldo59

4 жыл бұрын

Somebody on Ebay sells custom G-Body molds. But they are expensive like $80. But then kit companies did make Nascar stock car molds too.

awesome chris, would have also looked nice in black pearl, yet another gem!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mouse!

Really great build! I love Revell's idea of combining the GNX and Grand National kit into one. They could've gone the way things were before and release both a GNX and a Grand National, but they decided to to this instead. Also, once again, a rumor was false (rumor was that Revell was droping the Monogram name).

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It's safe to stay away from the internet know-it-alls. They don't know half of what they pretend to know.

@chassegallerie2910

4 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy It was on one of the FB pages of Canadian modelist groups. I guess they were the ones that saw the know-it-alls.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those rumors can be pretty funny. Another good one, I remember the 'experts' saying the Pirate and Haunted Mansion kits were gone forever, the molds melted down and here comes 2018 and they are being reissued for the next few years.

kool , thanx....A friend o mine had one back when...yes , that car was quick....neat one...Rocking onnn Robert

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

your talents put this build over the top. beautiful build. and stop flicking the ashtray

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! LOL

There is a GNX sitting in the Buick Dealer showroom in California that was never sold. It is all original and it is to be sold at auction. Even thought it was never sold GM is not going to support the new car warranty. Good build on this one, your eye for detail is quite good.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Really nice build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

I always wanted to get into model cars didn’t know you had to paint yourself too

Very nice detail on the grand national

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Really wished some company would create a Pontiac Grand Prix model from this era. With the exception of an older Richard Petty STP NASCAR Grand Prix, I have never seen any other kit with that body style.

awesome BUILD 👍👍👏👏

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

@richardarios5706

4 жыл бұрын

how about Instagram

I built a Grand National kit back in 87.

now we just need a 1/24 scale "we brake for corvettes" bumper sticker

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words and for watching! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

Nice buick .well built in 20 minutes

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That's such a mean-looking car, nice work! I might have to get one of these sometime, and do it in a Warrior Cats scheme with custom plate.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice build! I had the first year turbo regal, '78 sport coupe in 2 tone green that I sold around '94/95, should have kept it as I never see them around, more likely to see the t-type and gn.

Very nice build, beautiful car just like the Monte Carlo SS you built. Now you should find the 85' Olsmobile cutlass 442' model kit. That would be awsome.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Magnificent!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

I had a real one, man oh man was it fast. But alas some mfr stole my pride and joy. This kit looks great, and the decals look better than older kits. Im going to but this.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, she's a sweet one.

Thanks!

Nice what would be awesome if they had a 1982 grand national model i never saw one of those

Nice work, sir! Glad to see this kit being reissued. Looking forward to picking one or two up for my collection. I've been watching your videos for quite some time and I have to ask... when are you going to change the filter in your paint booth? That thing is CAKED!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It gets changed out often and within 30 seconds it looks dirty again.

Nice hair dryer, back when i was building i had a friend who tinted windows and i would grab some drop offs and use it to tint the windows on my cars. One piece and you could do a dozen cars. All black cars with tinted windows just look sinister

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

awesome showroom shine

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@petermata5488

4 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy your welcome!

Really like whose Grand Nationals nice kit

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

It's a great design!

Looks beautimus. The kit I have from 2010 has a different decal sheet. And doesnt have the GNX wheels or dash. But other than that it's the same kit. Looks like it held up well.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon!

What clear coat do you use?

Another stellar build! I think this is a redone tooling as I don't remember the original issue kit being so full of detail..

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

Got one of them 3.8L v6’s in my Commodore station wagon, non turbo but it might get a blower at some stage 🍻

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Had one in my Grand Prix, the Series 2. It moved out and was even better in the GTPs.

@Snakewoods98

4 жыл бұрын

hpiguys Workshop bloody rippa! Gotta love that body style

I built this car in 87 still have it.

Great video as usual Chris. I have a question...To seal and protect the body and stuff do you ever put a clear/matt coat on? Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see the next build...

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

I usually stick with Future since they just sit on shelves and aren't exposed to any danger in handling or elements.

Got this kit on order from the LHS.How did you do the reverse lights?

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

White gel pen.