1987 Buick Regal T-Type

I am trying to get myself out of a rut with this build. I haven't done anything on a build in a month. This is a '87 Buick Grand National that has been sitting on the shelf for many years untouched and unloved. My plans are to paint it Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red with the current gray and black interior. Plans call for the engine to be wired, chrome bumpers, some repainting and touchups. It will be known as a Buick Regal T-Type since I have removed all of the GN decals, but the car will be a Grand National underneath. First stop, the kitchen sink for a bath!




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The Regal and parts are drying having been bathed.




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I have a GN, looking for the GNX bits, wheels tyres and wheel arch extensions.

No harm in asking...lol

I don't have any of the extra GNX bits. Those are included with the re-issued Buick Grand National kit that has both versions in one box. I bought both the GN and the GNX seperately years ago.

I've been working at the T-Type for a few days. I finished the interior.

The chassis is partially complete. It got me to wondering about certain mounting points on the rear suspension. I compared the T-Type with my GNX and the GNX has a Panhard bar and a rear axle stablizer and the T-Type doesn't have any. Which came first the Grand National or the GNX?

The front and rear bumpers were seperated from the grille and rear panels, cleaned up and are ready for some Alclad II Chrome paint.


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I painted the Regal T-Type today with Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red and chromed the bumpers with Alclad II Chrome paint.




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I got the front and rear panels ready for assembly along with my license plates. The blob of glue on the rear license plate was removed after the picture was taken. The engine compartment was masked off and painted with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black.




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I have finished my Buick Regal T-Type and it is posted in Completed Models.