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Revell 1/12 1962 GTO Diecast makeover!!

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  1. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

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    #1 Scaledetails, Apr 8, 2005
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    Well, since this is as close as I will ever get to owning one, I decided to make my own!! For those of you that know this beautiful large diecast, here is what I am doing to it in case you'd like to do the same. A complete makeover!! I took it all apart, drilled out the rear trunk, radiator, oil and gas lids which will be replaced with functional aluminum lids, follow it with a total repaint, a completely redone interior with leather seats, a totally redone engine, exhaust, etc. I will be coming up with a transkit for it as it definitely could use one. Check out the scratch built all aluminum gas tank in the rear trunk!! More photos will follow later.

    Stephane Pedaggi
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  2. ferraripete

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    #2 ferraripete, Apr 8, 2005
    wow...the tank is very nice!
     
  3. Anteriore

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    #3 Anteriore, Apr 9, 2005
    Hi Stephane,

    Great project! Keep us in touch with your progress. The Revell GTO is a good model overall, but many improvements can be made to it. I am curious about your final result!
     
  4. Gimme Fuel

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    #4 Gimme Fuel, Apr 9, 2005
    Ditto ;)
     
  5. riconijhof

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    #5 riconijhof, Apr 10, 2005
    The tank looks great! I'm curious to see the finished product!
    Can I ask what stuff you use for making parts and how it works?
     
  6. Scaledetails

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    #6 Scaledetails, Apr 10, 2005
    I own Scaledetails, a business where I make and have manufactured aftermarket parts for the Pocher models, so I will be doing a transkit for this GTO later this year, cast parts and a photoetched plate for sure, maybe a cloth kit for the seats also.

    Stephane
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  7. FarmerDave

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    #7 FarmerDave, Apr 10, 2005
    Please place me on the list to buy your transkit for the Revell 1:12 250GTO Transkit!!!!!!
     
  8. PWehmer

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  9. Scaledetails

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    #9 Scaledetails, Apr 10, 2005
    All they have is a complex wire wheel kit with a full resin engine coming out next year. I expect my full transkit to be released in the fall, so stay in touch and if anyone else wants to be placed on a list, just let me know.

    Stephane
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  10. snj5

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    #10 snj5, Apr 10, 2005
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    I have a yellow one, so would like to be on the list for the transkit.
    many thanks
    Russ
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  11. Greg G

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    #11 Greg G, Apr 11, 2005
    Stephane -
    Put me on your list. I own a Red one, and would really love to get a set of proper Borranis for it.

    Thanks,
    Greg
     
  12. FarmerDave

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    #12 FarmerDave, Apr 11, 2005
    I am doing a complete teardown of the Revell 1/12... but I can't seem to get the interior of the doors to pry off without fear of breaking them. Any ideas or tips?
     
  13. Scaledetails

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    #13 Scaledetails, Apr 11, 2005
    Each inner plastic door panel is securely glued onto 4 metal pins, so you will have to get in there and break them off, the metal door skins will not break. I wouldn't worry about the plastic panels as they can be replaced with real aluminum ones or they can be covered with a correct material. I am still trying to figure out what material they are made of on the real car, and I will have a kit for them in my transkit.
    I think it will be best if I announce the arrival of the transkit on this site once it is ready for distribution. Thank you for the growing list of interested GTO owners!!

    Stephane Pedaggi
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