How to Build the 1966 Chevy Fleetside Pickup

[@stephaniex2531]

What glue did you use?

[@RightOnReplicas]

SZ, We use a variety adhesives depending upon the situation. You can use Testor's (orange) tube glue for most parts except the windows. There, Elmer's or a clear-parts cement should be used. In cases where you need instant adhesion, Superglue works best with an accelerator. If you don't need to adjust parts after gluing them together you can also use liquid cement. Hope that helps! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@BSNFabricating]

These mid-sixties Chevrolet and GMC trucks have been a constant presence basically my whole life... My dad has several of them, including a '66 Suburban that I pretty much grew up in, traveling all over the country. While Christmas shopping this year, I saw the Revell '66 Suburban, and there was no question I was gonna spend the next several evenings building it, and painting it like my dad's, then giving it to him for Christmas. Oh, and the truck in my avatar photo is a '65 GMC that I bought In '94, used as a work truck for a couple of years before rebuilding it into a street rod.

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BSN, That's totally awesome man! Doug

[@jimmieallen5096]

Getting ready to build mine. Thankyou for the tips and tricks great job btw..

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JA, Thanks and have fun! -Doug

[@poppysrcandmodels]

You are a fantastic modeler!👍

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Pop - Thanks but it's really a collaborative effort from the team here at RoR. -Doug

[@arizonadude3508]

Great looking kit. Good job.

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SC - I think you'll like the kit too! -Doug

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Great kit! Thanks for the review bud......... Whitey.

[@dannymontoya9469]

I have to get this kit yours turned out awesome did you say the plug wires were routed correctly nice touch I couldn't have done a better job keep em coming my friend

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Danny -Yes, there are wiring diagrams on the internet so you can follow along with one. Thanks -Doug

[@blueridgemodels6697]

I had this kit....I started with the hood the side parts were a major pain in the neck.....but that truck rocks great color brother

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Righto Gary - First thing to do is fix that hood and then the rest of the kit is great! -Doug

[@richtesar848]

Great review the new 1966 Chevy Suburban is based on this kit

[@RightOnReplicas]

Rich, I hope they've had enough feedback to address the hood misfit issue. -Doug

[@richtesar848]

Hope so I can't wait till you do a review of Revell lowrider Cadillac I don't even remember ordering the last one I got

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Rich - I'll put one in the schedule! -Doug

[@Melbatoast454]

Thank you for the tips. About to start mine as well

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PW You're welcome and if you haven't already, please subscribe so that we can reach more modelers! -Doug

[@mrgrady9460]

do hoppin hydros chassis fit on this model

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MrG, Don't know that one. Sounds like fun though! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@fucheduck]

currently I am doing a '64 Impala for my dad for his birthday.(in stock though the paint directions are for the custom "lowrider" for some reason) I wanted to do this truck after. looks like the farming truck my grandpa had. wanted to paint it light blue with light blue interior. Also, I may(if I am patient) be able to put "Dwade's Dairy" in place of "John's Dairy" for personal sentiment. he wasn't one to put names on his truck but I'd be cool!

[@RightOnReplicas]

Ftd, that sounds great. You guys were close it seems and models make memories!

[@vorrenjorgensen]

Having problems mounting the tires.. it won’t snap on .. any tips

[@RightOnReplicas]

AJ, You can round off the edges of the inner wheel a bit with a sanding stick and put the tires in some hot water to "soften" them up just prior to installation! -Doug

[@vorrenjorgensen]

@@RightOnReplicas Thank you for fast respond. I'll try this. But not the hot water. I may think I have the opposite problem.. they're to soft..

[@bullitt773]

Beautiful job! How long did you wait until you masked the white part of the roof? I don't want to damage the paint.

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Bull, It depends on your paint type and environment. The short answer is wait till the paints dry. Tape off the inside to see if the paint comes up when you remove it or paint a spoon at the same time as you paint the model and use that to see if it's ready. I used automotive paint. It was dry in a half hour. I've seen enamels take 10 days. -Doug

[@Cameron4077]

love those seat decals, i hope i don't mess them up

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Cam - Use lots of warm water to position them then some setting solution to get them to conform to the contours. -Doug

[@Cameron4077]

ok thanks

[@tacticalidiot175]

This looks incredibly hard to do. I don't have an entire paint workshop in my room, how do I make this thing?

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TI, If your talking about painting. Get a can of spray paint and give it three light coats of paint. Outside or in a garage, you can paint it in a cardboard box. Mount it on a coat hanger to turn it for coverage. PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@yamahaguy1732]

I think if I get this I will do it in like a sky blue with white top I just wish they had some rally’s to go with it

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YG, Sounds cool. You might have to dig into your parts stash for some different wheels or stripes! -Doug

[@lamours84d]

Nice paint...I like the color. do you wet sand your paint jobs with different grads of paper and then buff or is it just spray and clear coat

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Tim - For contest models a finish needs to be polished out, but for general display and reviews they are mostly just coated with a clear finish. This review used the clear coat from the Gravity Colors two-part system. Often we use automotive clear coats for their durability however.

[@wheatonsspeedshop1412]

Working on this right now

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Sweet, LMK when it's done! -Doug

[@rogerwachal3718]

nice job

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RW, thanks man! -Doug

[@alfredogontijo8044]

Muito muito realista impressionante men.

[@maxbrandt6]

You're an impressionante man!

[@jimduring342]

The proper color for a 1966 283 engine would be a grey/green! It wasn't till 1967 that trucks got the moly-orange color.

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JD, Thanks for the information! -Doug

[@jimduring342]

@@RightOnReplicas btw, not meant as a criticism. Most people paint all Chevy engines orange. I find that the gray/green is more interesting when used!

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Jim, I took it has helpful information. Thanks again! -Doug