Ok gang. I’ll be switching back to aircraft for one build after the 454 SS Silverado that I’m building but after that I’ve been wanting to build something a little outside of the box (quite literally). Something other than a Camaro or Mustang or anything that’s typical in a muscle car. I wanted to go with something that is considered “bland” by the mainstream and jazz it up.
I first became inspired by this car 3 years ago while in San Antonio visiting my wife in the hospital. I needed something to read while she was resting so I had picked up a copy of that months Super Chevy and lo and behold there she was…a car that I felt that I MUST build. So…I picked up a resin kit and have continually been picking up things that will help me to recreate this masterpiece of a car.
This will a be my first stab at a resin kit. I’ll be going with this new aquisition………a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu from Star Models that I’ll be building as a 1980 model:
I’ll have to replace the suspension to give this car a pro street look but I’ve already got that covered with the chassis from this kit that I acquired last week: (my “go-to” kit for all Pro Street needs)
and some Weld Alumastar wheels that I just picked up from Ted’s Modeling : (and I’ve already had my machine shop here at work cut the width down on the rear wheels to something that’ll handle the tires that I’ll be using)
to give it a look like Brandon’s car:
and the real reason I wanted to build this thing…the engine. There’ll be lots of Molotow and Alclad II going through my airbrush is all I’ve gotta say.
Started gathering the engine parts for this bad boy today. I had to wait till I got paid so I could punch the order button. I can hardly WAIT to get started on this one.
We’re gonna start with a 1/25 scale 3-D printed Blown Brodix Big Block Chevy with all the trimmings from Shapeways. Had to buy the carburetors with the kit which are not correct but I’ll use 'em on a future build. It should be built sometime in mid April and get to me a few days later:
Here’s a more robust set of 4500 series Holley carburetors:
and a set of Big Block Chevy block hugger headers:
Way cool! Man those printed parts look fantastic. My brother came home from on leave after airforce basic training with a 65 Malibu. I was a young punk and went for a ride with him and was hooked. The car was stolen the next day… such a bummer but have been a fan since then. This should be fun!
This should be fun to watch. I’ve never seen an all-resin model car before.
Who is Brandon Good? I just spent some time Googling, I see his car is fairly famous but nothing explaining who he is, beyond the owner of the car. Could it be that simple?
Whoa! Now, this ought to be quite the adventure to follow you on Joe. I’m intrigued to watch you work with all that resin. And you’re right, that engine is absolutely boss. I’m all hooked up for this epic endeavor. Bring it!
Just kiddin’ Lee. Thanks for following along.