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Old build - '71 GTX w/440 six pack

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Post by Mike C Thu 09 Jun 2016, 1:58 pm

I must have built this in '94. I was new at using PE and BMF and using an airbrush. It looks like I detailed it under the hood pretty well to. It's painted in Testors Stoplight Metallic Red. Thanks for looking:
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Post by GaryDainton Thu 09 Jun 2016, 2:07 pm

Lovely model Mike!! great engine detail. Old build - '71 GTX w/440 six pack 1705482731
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Post by RetiredMike Fri 10 Jun 2016, 12:50 am

Nice work Mike. That's sure a dynamite color and finish.
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Post by Mr Hirakawa Fri 10 Jun 2016, 9:04 am

Another excellent build. Top notch work.
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Post by harron68 Fri 10 Jun 2016, 2:04 pm

Luv the engine foto from above. Congrats on being able to remember brand and color name of paint on a 20+ year old model!

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Post by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2016, 5:38 pm

Man that is way cool. The engine bay rocks. Looks drivable. Old build - '71 GTX w/440 six pack 3887228019

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Post by midnightprowler Sat 11 Jun 2016, 2:26 am

Wow! That is stunning!
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Post by hotrodmax Sat 11 Jun 2016, 11:55 am

Top shelf work! Looks amazing after all these years. I find that can be half the battle sometimes in this hobby, keeping builds looking good over time. Every one of mine have moved across the country and back and moved multiple times. Hopefully they will move no more. lol
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Post by Mike C Sat 11 Jun 2016, 2:12 pm

hotrodmax wrote:Top shelf work! Looks amazing after all these years. I find that can be half the battle sometimes in this hobby, keeping builds looking good over time. Every one of mine have moved across the country and back and moved multiple times. Hopefully they will move no more. lol

Thanks. Yeah, I've gone through the same thing. Layoffs, new jobs and relocations. I've packed my models too many times and have had to reglue parts back together. I did that on this one, but that was already 11 years ago. I lost the 6 pack air filter somehow. It seems to be holding up otherwise.
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Post by Guest Sat 11 Jun 2016, 7:04 pm

Fantastic work Mike, the engine looks awesome.

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 12 Jun 2016, 5:08 pm

Excellent build! The detailing is fantastic and I love the unusual type of car - the GTX is not the most common kit out there. Old build - '71 GTX w/440 six pack 1705482731
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Post by Spanky 19 Mon 13 Jun 2016, 2:18 am

Wow!! Love that engine, great job.
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Post by Skid Mon 13 Jun 2016, 9:45 am

Nice job in a lovely colour Mike. The under bonnet detailing is great too. Old build - '71 GTX w/440 six pack 1705482731

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