StevenGuthmiller Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Well, after contemplating this build since May, I finally got on it & finished it up. It went pretty well considering that I really didn't get a good start on it until the second week of February. I guess you could call this my version of a "quick build". This started life as a built up original issue AMT annual that I picked up on ebay. Built with mostly parts straight out of the box, with a few additions. The chrome parts were all redone & the up top, continental kit & tires are all from "Modelhaus". The color is a 1959 Cadillac color called "Argyle Blue" which, to my eye, looks very close to correct 1958 Ford "Silvertone Blue". I had it, so I went with it. Very glad I did, I love the color. Conventional wisdom would have dictated a white top & probably a white continental kit cover. I just liked the look of the blue conny cover & the blue top added a little touch of "Cadillac" class. Sorry, the pictures are of pretty low quality, but that's just the breaks sometimes.  Steve    Edited April 26, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Beautiful build. Looks fantastic. The paint, the foil work, the rag top, all of it came out looking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Very nice Steve . Ive been following the build and im glad that I did . You sure did a great job . I only hope I can do mine ( When it arrives ) to the same standard or close to it anyway. The colours that you chose are very nice. Pics look good to me too Edited March 2, 2015 by Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 OMG, Thats so bad you need to rid yourself of it quickly. Please pack it up ( carefully ) so I can help a brother out and dispose of it properly Kidding of course , but you can send it to me it anyway if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks guys. I'll guess it will look much better in natural light Dave. But in Minnesota, outdoor life takes a vacation between November & April. Unless you're into ice fishing! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Great job and the color choices are excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Steven, that Ford build is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. Absolutely "stunning!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Beautifully done Steve. The top looks fantastic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMDAVE Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Extraordinarily fine work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Classy colour choices! Beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Absolutely Breathtaking!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Now that is a super nice build. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Wow! That is beautiful, the best 58 Ford model I've seen! Great work. Revell needs to make a 58 with the same quality as their 57! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That is one gorgeous car Steven. Everything is just perfect...... the colors......the connie kit...... the up top...... the interior... Fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Wow 1st class all the way, seeing an old screw bottom car brought back like this make my old heart skip a beat. A gorgeous piece of fine artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Wow. Just...wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Wow! That is beautiful, the best 58 Ford model I've seen! Great work. Revell needs to make a 58 with the same quality as their 57! Sam Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised to see one some day in the future. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks guys! My intention was to start a really nice '59 Bonneville next, but I hadn't decided on a color until a short time ago, so I had to order paint & it'll be a couple of weeks until it arrives. To kill the time, I think I'll finally build a '62 Chrysler 300. I've been meaning to do that for about 30 years! I think it's about time! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBlock292 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Steve, that's a gorgeous model You created! I love the old Fullsize Fords and this one of 1958 is a very rare one in the 1:25 "world". Best regards (from a 1:1 owner of a 62 Ford Galaxie) Ludwig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Very nice Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That is one very very sweet build, so clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Great car, really nice built and the colors matching great together. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Wonderful!!! I doubt there are many people on this planet who could make that kit look that good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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