Lo-Velle...1966 Chevelle Wagon

[BUCKY]

I actually started this one on another forum as a CBP. I didn't make deadline, so now I'm just gonna take my time and build this one s-l-o-w-l-y!
This is Revell's 1966 Chevelle:

I chose to do a chopped top on this build. I marked out a scale 3" chop:

After cutting the roof off, I lined up the right rear post to see what might need to be done next:


Looks like quite a bit, yes??
Comparing it to an uncut body shows the difference:

[BUCKY]

In order to get all the posts lined up, I split the roof panel lengthwise and crosswise:

I added a thin sheet of styrene under the roof pieces to add strength. I then put in styrene strips to fill the gaps:

These are some of the many tools I misuse on a regular basis to destroy otherwise good scale model kits!!!!!!!

[BUCKY]

With the added pieces being at this position, I noticed a problem with the "B" posts:

The top rails on the doors and the "B" posts were going to cause a great deal of work to look right, so I took out the top rails and made new "B" posts:

The driver's side with the new post and top rail in place:

[BUCKY]

After wearing out a tube of superglue, a file, a couple sanding sticks, and a can of primer, I finally got a primer coat laid down:

I put on the first of three colors. This is GM Evening Orchid, a color used in the sixties by GM:

After wet-sanding, I noticed I went a little deep on yonder tailgate! So, I wrapped it in blue and shot the tailgate again:

The next color is for an accent stripe to break up the two main colors. This is Panter Pink, a MOPAR color popular in the eary seventies:

I then added the final main color. This one is another MOPAR color, plum Crazy Purple:


This is as far as I have the body work. i still need to wet sand the clearcoat and polish the body. Now, it's on to the interior and engine. More to come!!

[BUCKY]

Just been working on the engine and chassis. No pics, yet. Hopefully, I can get some this weekend!

[hotrodmodeler]

I saw this on another site and said it was cool. It is taking shape & is going to be a fantastic build up..
Keep us posted..

8-)RICK

[BUCKY]

Motorvation time!!!
Here is the big block for "Lo-Velle".

I shot the block with the Panther Pink paint, and the transmission is Testors Aluminum.

The distributor is from Preston's Parts.

Now, it's on to the interior and chassis!!

[BUCKY]

Here are a couple teaser shots of the interior, thanks to tropical storm Lee. Raining a bunch here, so I retreated to me hobby lair!


I could have done more, but I ran out of the 'Evening Orchid' paint, needed to finish the rest of the seats!! BUMMER!!!!!

[BUCKY]

Went to Hobby Lobby yesterday. Wouldn't ya know it, the "Evening Orchid" paint I ran out of is not available any more! BUMMER!!!!! I'll need to try to find a hobby shop that may have a left over can or two. This happened to me on one my "Three Amigo" Pontiacs! If anybody knows where I can find a can of "Model Masters Custom Lacquer System Evening Orchid" paint, let me know!!!!

[dogfish7 (R.I.P.)]

Fantast work thus far!!

[BUCKY]

Thanks, dogfish! It's been a long term project (one year plus), but I'm having fun with it. So far, no major snafus have shown up!

[HammerHead]

One sharp wagon. Love the chop sets it off nice. And the engine is nice and clean. Well done and thanks for sharing.

HH

[BUCKY]

This build has been finished, and is in the Shelf Life section. Thanks for looking in!!

[JCON]

How did you deal with fitting the glass once you cut the top down?

[BUCKY]

The only kit piece I used for glass was the windshield. I just cut the top off of it down to where I needed it to fit the new frame. The side glass and tailgate glass were cut out of clear sheet plastic.

[JCON]

Thanks Bucky!!! Looks great!!!

[Mence]

Didn't realise how much work went into this, even more impressive now!

[JCON]

I thought the same thing Prof!!!

[BUCKY]

Thanks, guys! It's the first top chop I did.

[JCON]

And you did it magnificently!!!