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Post by goofy62 on Jan 27, 2022 13:57:37 GMT -7
Next up is this '64 Bonneville.
This will be another full detail build, so get ready for the long haul. 
First order of business is stretching the Moebius '61 Pontiac chassis by about 3mm.
Steve
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Post by malcox477 on Jan 30, 2022 0:02:37 GMT -7
That's a huge car, LOL, i like you direction on this one
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jan 31, 2022 15:21:53 GMT -7
very cool
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 11:54:56 GMT -7
Time for some more updates.
Got a lot accomplished, but at the same time, very little!
Still have a long way to go, but here's where I'm at.
I first did some refining and shaping on the up top, then added some beading around the side window openings, and began adding the boot trim and snaps.
While I was working on these modifications, I decided to try my hand at replicating a fuel door molding, which I was seeing from time to time on some '64 Bonnevilles. I thought it would add an interesting detail.
All the while I've been taking a little time here and there to scribe and re-scribe panel lines, trim, etc.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 12:05:25 GMT -7
I noticed a fairly significant malformation, that I'm guessing must be common to all of the AMT '64 Bonnevilles, that needed to be addressed.
Might not be too obvious in these photos, and I probably wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't scribing in the cowl panel lines, but the cowl was too thick on the left side, and correspondingly the hood is crooked in the rear.
It all fits nicely, but was apparently designed incorrectly from the beginning.
So I decided to remove some material from the cowl, and add some to the hood.
It's not much, but I felt that it would have been quite noticeable once the panel line was scribed in.
Before:
After:
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 12:30:15 GMT -7
Next, I did a little bit of playing with the engine compartment layout.
Got the firewall positioned, shaved back the original radiator bulkhead so that I could install the one from the Moebius kit, and got the bulkhead and radiator parts positioned where they needed to be.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 12:42:25 GMT -7
On to one of the more time consuming aspects of the project......the interior.
Being as this will be an open car, (like it's ever stopped me on a closed one!  ) I want the interior to be as detailed as possible.
The interior is being cut apart and all aspects of it refined.
This is what I'm starting with.
The first order of business, after cutting the tub apart, was to get to work rebuilding the door panels.
I decided to remove the original fine pleating and replace it with ribbed plastic stock.
The remaining portions are just being re-scribed and shaped and all of the trim and moldings is being replaced.
The arm rests, window cranks, etc, will be replaced at a later date.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 12:49:58 GMT -7
The rather "cheesy" looking rear seat speaker grille was screaming to be given some attention, so I removed the original, stole a unit from a '59 Impala, and modified it to more closely resemble the '64s with some PE grille, aluminum stock and wire.
Next, I began working on some of the "fill" required in the rear seat area.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 13:04:08 GMT -7
The "one piece" front seat/console unit requires some modification as well.
First, the seats were separated from the console, (which will be eliminated on this build) and than the seats began a make over to remove the "mold draft" seat bases.
The bases were cut off, a pie shaped section removed from the seat, and the base slanted rearward as it should be.
Some filling, filing, sanding and shaping was performed to make the seat appear more realistic.
Next, some finer details, including scribing in cushion separations, re-scribing trim lines for better definition, adding seat buttons, and reworking the seat backs, will all give the seat a much less "blob" like appearance.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 6, 2022 13:08:43 GMT -7
Finally, I began some minor modifications on a Monogram '59 Impala top boot so that the model could be displayed with the top up, or down.
Steve
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 6, 2022 13:18:41 GMT -7
Your doing a great job, will be watching for more updates
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 7, 2022 5:30:08 GMT -7
Somehow I missed the start up of this one. Will be glued to the set...........
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Post by malcox477 on Mar 8, 2022 1:22:21 GMT -7
WAW that's so cool, this is so refreching and cool to learn new stuff
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Post by pete on Mar 20, 2022 9:24:12 GMT -7
Amazing work so far. Love the attention paid to all the subtleties. The interior fab/reconstruction is a lesson in how its done!!! Love it!!!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 22, 2022 19:23:25 GMT -7
Any more on this one Steven?
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 22, 2022 19:49:40 GMT -7
Amazing work so far. Love the attention paid to all the subtleties. The interior fab/reconstruction is a lesson in how its done!!! Love it!!! I couldn't agree more with ol Pete. |
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Post by goofy62 on Jul 27, 2022 12:00:19 GMT -7
Hi guys! Haven't posted progress on this project for some time, so it's time to play catch up. Made a considerable amount of progress on the interior, up top and boot in the past few months, but still have a long way to go. Mostly parts modifications and fabrication, but the interior and top parts are nearly finished. A lot of scratch made parts have been made, including such parts as new bright work on the dash, as well as new dash knobs, dash mounted tach, ash tray, steering column collar and ignition switch. New ash tray and interior light detail was added to the rear door panels and new arm rests were constructed. A new shift boot and dimmer switch were added to the floor plate and parking brake and vent knobs added to the dash. New sun visors were also scratch made. Mods include a modified steering wheel and revamped pedals. The up top was extensively modified, and the top boot had more detail added as well. Lots of pics to add, so bear with me.
Steve
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jul 27, 2022 22:45:48 GMT -7
amazing , you do very detailed work. An as a lover of old Pontiacs you are nailing this bonnie
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Post by malcox477 on Jul 28, 2022 2:40:04 GMT -7
Lots of cool details man, i really like what you did on the interior and dashboard
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Post by pete on Jul 28, 2022 13:29:12 GMT -7
I'm just floored by the lengths you are going to and the fab work is amazing to say the least...THIS is a master class folks! Take notes, I know I am!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 29, 2022 9:24:35 GMT -7
I had this page pulled up the yesterday and I took so much time to look at the pictures that I totally forgot to comment. I think I was at a loss for words at the time. I really enjoy the way that you take your time with not only each section of any given build that you do but also in the time that you put into each and every part and aspect of them. You really do bring modeling to a whole new level Steven. I've shown people some of your work and get responses like, "I wish I had one of those!" and, "Who owns that?" just to give some feedback on the level of realism that's in these builds. The photography is nothing short of stellar as well and really gives the model the look it deserves.
Glad to have you here.
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Post by goofy62 on Aug 2, 2022 6:39:38 GMT -7
Thank guys!
I appreciate the kind words.
I'll try to keep up with the updates a little better in the future.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Aug 7, 2022 21:19:43 GMT -7
Thinking that I finally have the removable magnetic hood hinges pretty much wrapped up.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Aug 7, 2022 21:32:46 GMT -7
In the shop working on the '64 Bonneville again today. Today I started adding some inner fender lip detail, along with mounting areas for the removable hinges. This adds some more visual appeal, as well as giving the hinges a perceived attachment point so that they don't appear to be floating in space.
Steve
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Post by malcox477 on Aug 11, 2022 21:22:48 GMT -7
That's an awesome idea man, love it
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 13, 2022 7:02:21 GMT -7
These hood hinges are really models in themselves Steven. Adds so much to the realism of your builds man.
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Post by goofy62 on May 28, 2023 13:39:58 GMT -7
No fellas, I'm not dead!
Although it might seem that way gauging by how long it's been since I posted a progress report on this build!
Sorry about that, but I guess when your my age, things can slip your mind.......for a long time!!
Anyway, I think it's about time to make up some lost ground.
I'll post the progress on this project in a few successive posts to break things up a little.
First, a few photos of the paint, foil, and interior detailing to this point.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on May 28, 2023 13:44:15 GMT -7
Next it was on to the engine.
I decided that I wanted to build this model to depict a well maintained, but well driven vehicle.
You know, like any proud 1964 Bonneville convertible owner would have had in his garage around 1966 or '67.
But, this owner didn't have a lot of extra cash, so I also wanted the model to depict a pretty standard Bonneville, minus a lot of the bells and whistles available in the Bonneville at the time.
No, tri-power motor, just a standard 389 4 barrel, but with a 4-speed transmission.
A console delete vehicle, but still with the bucket seats, and no power windows.
A basic Bonneville with few options except power steering and brakes.
Not even the usual 8-lug wheels that you see on a great number of Pontiac models of this era, but just the standard full wheel covers.
The air cleaner assembly and element are removable for display options.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on May 28, 2023 13:48:22 GMT -7
Finally, this is where I am at the moment. Working on the final chassis touches and getting ready for what I hope will be quickly upcoming final assembly stages. 
Steve
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Post by sharp on May 28, 2023 19:15:40 GMT -7
Beautifully done so far Steve! Your detail work is incredible!
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) I want the interior to be as detailed as possible.
