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Post by Faust on Apr 23, 2015 18:10:49 GMT -5
Well, after a lot of work and some delays, the Citation X-11 is finally done! While the Revell kit (an old Monogram) isn’t the best car kit I’ve built, it really wasn’t bad, and it’s quite accurate, other than the bloody turbocharger on the engine. I build this one in the “Light Fern Metallic” colour that I’ve never seen photo evidence of on a Citation, but that the brochure did say was a colour. You know, with the nice wheels, a suitably subdued colour scheme and the blacked out trim, I really don’t think the Citation looks bad at all. Sure, it was kinda geeky in its day, but by today’s standards, it’s pretty distinctive and does look, dare I say it, a bit mean! Check out my little green machine here, and let me know what you think! Thanks! adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/cars/revell-124-1984-chevy-citation-x-11/
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Post by harron68 on Apr 23, 2015 18:50:49 GMT -5
The link to your piece reveals BOTH excellent fotos and lively writing. I am amazed at your dedication to "showroom stock." Thank you for being almost unique in building this reminder of leaner days. I wonder if folks asked owners of the real car in this color, "How's your fern?" Thanx again for one superior piece on how you build and superdetailed the machine!
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Post by Faust on Apr 23, 2015 19:09:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments; they really mean a lot.
It takes a long time to write up an article like that, but I find once I start, I can't stop until I'm satisfied that I've covered everything. I think my articles get longer the more I do this, but I like to try and inject some historical context, humour and fact all in one package. I'm glad someone goes to the trouble of reading it all; it makes it all worthwhile.
Sometimes, I think I should just post some pictures and captions, and be done with it, but I just can't; I really feel committed to giving my models my "all", both when building and presenting! When I start to think I could shortcut it, I remember people like you who enjoy what I do, and it bolsters my resolve!
Yeah, I'm pretty fixated on stock stuff. Mostly, I think, it comes from the fact that no one seems to remember these cars, and I want to preserve them. I can't preserve the real things (time, money, room... all in short supply!), so I figure my "scale museum" will have to do. I like to customize once in a while, but given the choice, factory stock is my fetish!
Lol! I love "How's your fern?" I just hope they didn't water it; I don't think Citations were exactly rust-proof!
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Post by wylee on Apr 24, 2015 4:15:59 GMT -5
very cleen build...
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Post by oldcoyote on Apr 24, 2015 6:55:20 GMT -5
Beautiful work sir ............ that is a really stunning piece
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Post by Mr.409 on Apr 24, 2015 9:54:54 GMT -5
Excellent build and an excellent description in the link! It was great to read that kind of a description for a change, especially when it's well written and the model is well built, too. It's great to see someone who likes to build these rare subjects that are often overlooked especially when these are built Stock.
Nice work on this Citation. Excellent paint work all over. Those black trims really finish it off as they are so nice and clean. I usually don't success in them, but maybe it's just because of lack of practising, because I very rarely build anything this new that has black rubber or plastic trim. You did nice job on it.
This build reminded me about the situation when I was waiting for my friend in my Chevy Van. I parked the car on gas station and really soon an old gentleman came to fill up the tank of his factory stock, very clean looking early 1990s Chevrolet Cavalier. That car looked like it had few miles driven in it, it was so nice and clean.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 24, 2015 12:50:04 GMT -5
Excellent build and write up. Thanks for sharing. It's refreshing to see subjects like this.
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Post by dimaxion on May 8, 2015 8:52:47 GMT -5
IO had the opportunity of Hauling a Load of these from the Factory . I did the overloading following the directions of a Loading Foreman and Broke the Heated Backlite out of the #1 Car making a turn as he directed me to make . Regardless that I told him it would happen . I do remember one in this Color . It had a Carmel Colored Upholstery . I had trouble unloading this Unit . It was unloaded by me from the Headrack (over the Cab) . I had the parking Brake on 3/4 to slow the decent . I had it in 1st. Gear . I planned to ride the clutch if it got going too fast . I had my Foot on the Service Brake . It still dropped like a rock . I popped the clutch and stood on it . The clutch smoked , the Engine Quit . I did get it off without crashing . I did not unload another from the Headrack . I will try to post my Citation Model I built in the day today . Your build d just right . I appreciate the Story . GM bought these Problems on themselves operating the Business like it was still 1924 . IMHO , nothing has changed since 1924 in the Business Model . .. Thanx ..
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Post by Faust on Jul 3, 2017 7:33:22 GMT -5
Oh man. I can't believe these things sucked so bad they blew up coming off the car carrier!
You know things are not going to go well when you burn the clutch getting the car onto the lot. I'm glad to know that there was at least one out there in this colour, though! And I certainly appreciate this interesting, and yet sad, story.
You're absolutely right about GM not changing its business model. My uncle once told me he read in one of his books that someone was quoted as saying "GM is so big you could mismanage it for 30 years and you wouldn't know it.", or something like that. Guess they were right. :/
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Post by deuce on Jul 9, 2017 11:28:36 GMT -5
I remember those. I think that was about the time I started hating American performance cars, lol. It's not a bad looking vehicle and probably had potential with the V-6. You did an excellent job on your rendition.
Note***I started liking American cars again around 1995 or so.
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Post by Faust on Jul 9, 2017 15:01:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments on the build. I think the late '70s and early '80s is when EVERYONE started hating American cars. I started liking them again a bit earlier. The 87's (like GTAs, Grand Nationals and even Mustangs) were cool, and even everyday cars started to drag themselves up by their boostraps a bit at that point. It's pretty sad how bad it got, though, that a quality nightmare like the Citation was literally one of the sportier cars available, eh?
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