great to see a 4 dr HQ Monaro GTS, I had a full spec HQ GTS in the late 80's to 90's, chev 350, T400, big bolt rear end, had AC, PS, Electric windows. air chief radio and 8 track, 4 headlight front no stripes was dealer mang company car. I was 4th owner of it, had it 12 sold it as I got company car and no room to restore it so had to let it go, best car out of 20 I've owned, still miss the old girl 25 years later. cheers
I also found that the rims were a bugger to get onto the axles. I used the same mini brad hammer idea but ended up punching the mags out of the rim. I had to get a replacement for one which took for ever because DDA only deals with hobby shops. I ended up drilling out the mag on the second go round. I’ve done the sandman and hq now have the torana to do. Awesome job mate I’m glad I came across your channel
Thanks for your comments 🙂. The engine block I mixed a small amount of Tamiya LP 8 Yellow with LP50 Bright Red until it looked ok. More red than yellow. Tamiya XF 93 for the dash, main floor tub and console and the lower panel on the door interior. Tamiya XF 57 Buff for the seats, door interior panels,roof lining. Mr Color 204 Super Stainless 2 for the wheels and other metal parts. Tamiya TS 56 Brilliant Orange for the body. Greestuff chrome for the front and rear bumpers ,exhaust ends door handles and side mirrors. Hope this helps. Cheers 🍻
I am considering this, or another of the DDA kits (either HQ Slammed or Torana) after building the Sandman as my second model kit. Can it be build with the boot sealed or do I have to make hinges like you did?
@@nervedamage3097 Thanks for your comments. The boot was separate so I decided to try making hinges,but I don't think it's necessary unless you want to display the model with it open and you could just use a piece of wire to hold it up anyway.
Hi, are you referring to the video build ,or the still photos? I usually set my video cam at a certain distance and put a marking point so I know how far to zoom down. I also use my phone cam for close up stills and put them into the video, but on this occasion I forgot to put those in.
The car looks so real, you could drive off in it. Fantastic build.
Thanks 😊. Yes I could do a burn out in front of my mates.
great to see a 4 dr HQ Monaro GTS, I had a full spec HQ GTS in the late 80's to 90's, chev 350, T400, big bolt rear end, had AC, PS, Electric windows. air chief radio and 8 track, 4 headlight front no stripes was dealer mang company car. I was 4th owner of it, had it 12 sold it as I got company car and no room to restore it so had to let it go, best car out of 20 I've owned, still miss the old girl 25 years later. cheers
Impressed with your work lovely looking build. I have both the Kingswood and the GTS to build
A bit late but it's great to find this great Aussie channel!! 🦘
Absolutely beautiful 👍
@@sentimentalbloke185 Thanks 😊
Great job mate👍
@@openexhaustmodels5139 Thanks 😊
I also found that the rims were a bugger to get onto the axles. I used the same mini brad hammer idea but ended up punching the mags out of the rim. I had to get a replacement for one which took for ever because DDA only deals with hobby shops. I ended up drilling out the mag on the second go round. I’ve done the sandman and hq now have the torana to do. Awesome job mate I’m glad I came across your channel
Thanks for your comments 🙂. Yes, I had a few issues with the kit, but overall it was a very easy to put together.
Simply amazing.
@@Luddebuilds Thank you 😊
Very nice build mate
Thanks 😊
Awesome. Thank you.
great work, could you supply details of colours and brand used please? the engine red especially.
Thanks for your comments 🙂. The engine block I mixed a small amount of Tamiya LP 8 Yellow with LP50 Bright Red until it looked ok. More red than yellow.
Tamiya XF 93 for the dash, main floor tub and console and the lower panel on the door interior.
Tamiya XF 57 Buff for the seats, door interior panels,roof lining.
Mr Color 204 Super Stainless 2 for the wheels and other metal parts.
Tamiya TS 56 Brilliant Orange for the body.
Greestuff chrome for the front and rear bumpers ,exhaust ends door handles and side mirrors.
Hope this helps.
Cheers 🍻
I am considering this, or another of the DDA kits (either HQ Slammed or Torana) after building the Sandman as my second model kit. Can it be build with the boot sealed or do I have to make hinges like you did?
@@nervedamage3097 Thanks for your comments. The boot was separate so I decided to try making hinges,but I don't think it's necessary unless you want to display the model with it open and you could just use a piece of wire to hold it up anyway.
The seatbelts, especially the buckles. Where did you source the buckles from?
@@jimmelb Hi, the seat belts are Studio 27 1/24 scale and the buckles I made from polystyrene, cut and shaped to size.
@sierrahobbys1883 Hi, yes, I thought they looked hand made. Excellent job one again. I'm using your video as reference as I build the Torana.
Can the camera view not zoom in more on subject matter??
Hi, are you referring to the video build ,or the still photos? I usually set my video cam at a certain distance and put a marking point so I know how far to zoom down. I also use my phone cam for close up stills and put them into the video, but on this occasion I forgot to put those in.