Buick Reatta
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Buick Reatta
Another piece in my never ending quest to build every GM model in 1/24-25th. It's a promo from ebay. 10 bucks plus postage to Aus.
So here we go!
Box Art:
Not much too be done here, other than BMF & Dullcote on the brake & fuel lines, and pick out what detail there is on the subframes.
At least they're separate pieces which gives it some depth.
One seat modified, one to go. Back panels and reshaping the front of the cushion go a long way towards a more realistic appearance.
So here we go!
Box Art:
Not much too be done here, other than BMF & Dullcote on the brake & fuel lines, and pick out what detail there is on the subframes.
At least they're separate pieces which gives it some depth.
One seat modified, one to go. Back panels and reshaping the front of the cushion go a long way towards a more realistic appearance.
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Nice little bit of reshaping there.
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Nice one Webby....as many of you know I like and collect promos. Looks like this one will be interesting.
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Wow, I've never even heard of a Reatta. Nice work on the seat.
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Nice work on the seat.
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I luvved the Reatta when it came out! They were rare in actual production also. If memory serves it was a 2-seater. Meant as a retiree's "sports-touring" car, it never caught on. Congrats on snagging a model for a good price!
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harron68 wrote:I luvved the Reatta when it came out! They were rare in actual production also. If memory serves it was a 2-seater. Meant as a retiree's "sports-touring" car, it never caught on. Congrats on snagging a model for a good price!
Someone in my area has one they still drive...yes its a 2 seater car. They had a lot of mechanical issues with them and a few electrical ones as well....still it was a cool looking car to me. Buick made a few odd super cars they tried out for a bit...when me and the wife got together I got her a 86 Buick Sumerset T type it was a small beast of a car..look one up.
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Todays update. Great spray painting weather since its 36/37 C over the weekend. Not so good for modelling under a lamp though! More sitting under the fan and watch as Australia win the first one day cricket match ( he hopes) while sanding future builds.
Now on to the main act. Body is painted and polished, bumpers done this morning, and a WIP of the interior. More paint on the carpet & some black BMF on the dash, console & doors.
Now on to the main act. Body is painted and polished, bumpers done this morning, and a WIP of the interior. More paint on the carpet & some black BMF on the dash, console & doors.
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Very nice work...looks great..!
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Neat choice of colors! I'll enjoy seeing it built.
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disabled modeler wrote:harron68 wrote:I luvved the Reatta when it came out! They were rare in actual production also. If memory serves it was a 2-seater. Meant as a retiree's "sports-touring" car, it never caught on. Congrats on snagging a model for a good price!
Someone in my area has one they still drive...yes its a 2 seater car. They had a lot of mechanical issues with them and a few electrical ones as well....still it was a cool looking car to me. Buick made a few odd super cars they tried out for a bit...when me and the wife got together I got her a 86 Buick Sumerset T type it was a small beast of a car..look one up.
I had an 85 Century T Type. 3.8 V6. The Buick 3.8 liter became the 3800 with symmetrical heads and a balance shaft. Indy racing really helped with the R and D of the 3.8. I think it is the best engine GM made... including the small block Chevy.
Great paint job on the Riatta.
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Speed Racer 65 wrote:disabled modeler wrote:harron68 wrote:I luvved the Reatta when it came out! They were rare in actual production also. If memory serves it was a 2-seater. Meant as a retiree's "sports-touring" car, it never caught on. Congrats on snagging a model for a good price!
Someone in my area has one they still drive...yes its a 2 seater car. They had a lot of mechanical issues with them and a few electrical ones as well....still it was a cool looking car to me. Buick made a few odd super cars they tried out for a bit...when me and the wife got together I got her a 86 Buick Sumerset T type it was a small beast of a car..look one up.
I had an 85 Century T Type. 3.8 V6. The Buick 3.8 liter became the 3800 with symmetrical heads and a balance shaft. Indy racing really helped with the R and D of the 3.8. I think it is the best engine GM made... including the small block Chevy.
Great paint job on the Riatta.
Thanks, gents. We got the 3800 engine out here in our Commodores too. A tough and durable, yet simple engine.
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webby wrote:Speed Racer 65 wrote:disabled modeler wrote:harron68 wrote:I luvved the Reatta when it came out! They were rare in actual production also. If memory serves it was a 2-seater. Meant as a retiree's "sports-touring" car, it never caught on. Congrats on snagging a model for a good price!
Someone in my area has one they still drive...yes its a 2 seater car. They had a lot of mechanical issues with them and a few electrical ones as well....still it was a cool looking car to me. Buick made a few odd super cars they tried out for a bit...when me and the wife got together I got her a 86 Buick Sumerset T type it was a small beast of a car..look one up.
I had an 85 Century T Type. 3.8 V6. The Buick 3.8 liter became the 3800 with symmetrical heads and a balance shaft. Indy racing really helped with the R and D of the 3.8. I think it is the best engine GM made... including the small block Chevy.
Great paint job on the Riatta.
Thanks, gents. We got the 3800 engine out here in our Commodores too. A tough and durable, yet simple engine.
After I got married we bought a 95 Pontiac Bonneville with a 3800. 205 BHP naturally aspirated. We took it on a family trip from Kansas to Southern California. Averaged 70 mph on the interstate highways and got 31 mpg. Later GM came out with the 3800 Series II. Even better still especially when super or turbo charged.
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The body paint is superb and the interior is very nicely detailed!
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