HNTR Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) I started to build this kit for another clubs site community build. The theme is "Dream build" and you build what you would like to own in a 1:1 scale. I love them '59 Cadillacs so I picked me up that pink Monogram kit and started. I just started and thought I would share the pics with you. The body will be getting a couple coats of metallic purple and than a couple of clear, along with a whole lot of chrome. Let me know what you guys think. The start of the engine: The body already scribed, couple coats of metallic black, and flames painted in diamond dust. Edited June 16, 2013 by HNTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 The flame job is wicked! Looking forward to more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Quite awesome flames, those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Looks like its' gonna be killer Why are you not using the Caddy engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Great job on the flames Mark, that should really look good under some purple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice neat flame layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice. Is that the kit engine with Chevy valve covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice. Is that the kit engine with Chevy valve covers? The trans is, the block is out of a 79 Camaro Z28. I will be using the belts and pulleys from the kit though. Chevy Power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice flame work love them caddy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Very cool flame job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice job on the flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPink Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I would build my dream Caddy, but I don't know where I can get a 602 crate motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) The pics below make the color alot lighter but in real life the paint looks almost black. Still have to sand and buff the paint to get out any imperfections but here are some pics with the 2 Metallic Purple top coats and 4 coats of clear. These pictures don't do this justice. I had to get the light right so you could see the flames. Sometimes it looks black, dark purple, and light purple. Sometimes those flames just pop out when the rest looks black, awesome. If anyone is interested in painting flames like this I got them here and the guy is great to deal with and that product is awesome!!! Check out the video on the bottom of his EBAY product. He has flames purposely made for all different cars. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flame-Paint-Masks-for-Revell-AMT-Monogram-Generic-Large-Car-/150805502960?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Model_Kits&hash=item231cb55bf0 Edited June 16, 2013 by HNTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 very cool, keep the pictures coming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Lookin good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Looks great! I used one of those flame masks on a 49 Merc a while back, and it worked great. It's a good product. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 I started to sand and buff the hood. Here are some pics of how I like to shine my paint. Some say to use Future, just clear, or furniture polish. I think the only good shine is from sanding and buffing. I did one side of the hood (Not fully done either) and left the other side alone. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Nothing like some killer flames, they came out beautifully. I also love the valve covers. Can't wait to see more, keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 That is really looking good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thank you for the nice comments guys. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRoofNut Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Lookin real good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercustom Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Like those purple licks on that Caddy, keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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