traditional Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I've just completed this Olds custom last night after (believe it or not) over 110 hours of effort. The starting material was a cheap, damaged (and missing a few parts) diecast stock '55 Olds, bought at a toy show a while ago. I'd also bought, on Ebay, a set of American style wire wheels for just such a project, and the Olds purchase was just the impetus to get this model rolling. There are lots of body modifications and hand-made parts throughout, and paint is basecoat/clearcoat deep purple over a pearl base. The period typical 'Carson' style top was hand (and Dremmel) hogged out of a block of 'REN', a resin modelling material used in product design studios. The windshield has been chopped a scale 2", the Packard style tail-lights are handmade, and the exhaust system is done in polished aluminum tubing. The materials used on this model include styrene, diecast, tin, aluminum, Ren, Bondo, epoxy, cyanoacrylate, and ,of course, the various paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Edited March 15, 2014 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 ABSOLUTE --- FANTASTIC WORK .... GREAT SKILL'S !!!!!!! HARD TO COME UP WITH MORE PRAISE. GORGEOUS WORKMANSHIP... OVER 110 HOURS OF WORK SEAMS FAST FOR THAT AMOUNT OF WORK.. TOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 First class in all respects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor phillips Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Well... that "got me" the minute I saw the first photo. Excellent work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks for showing the in progress pixs Clifford. Super nice of you to add a stock Olds for comparison. Gets my vote for Kustom of the month over on T.R.a.K. Edited March 15, 2014 by Joker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Very impressive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Cliff, that is just an absolutely gorgeous model... Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Beautiful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 That's really outstanding! Very tasteful design and perfectly executed. Beautiful paint too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Man oh man oh man. Really nice design and craftsmanship. Edited March 15, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 First class in all respects I agree 100%! Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 You have a high level of skill and desire to pull this one off. Nice work Clifford, brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 That is so sweet, you have done a beautiful job....................BRAVO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Fantastic!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 So many '50s "customs" I've seen are completely garish and goofy looking, with too may styling cliches thrown in, a loud paint scheme, etc. This, on the other hand, is not only a very tasteful and subtle customization, but I think it looks way better than the stock styling. I especially like the taillight styling. This is a grand slam, Cliff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Harry is right on the money . great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I am in awwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
665@213 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 That Olds is bada$$! Nice to see other folks building killer rides from diecast. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Harry is right on the money . great job +1. Perfect. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 totally cool , love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Wow, top notch.............so this just begs the question, where is the plastic kit of this and the Buick???????????????????? You did a first rate job on this. It is just beyond me why we don't have 55, 56 and 57 Olds, Buicks and Pontiac's. Wake up model makers. Oh, and did I mention that you did a great job on the build? You did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Beautiful job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Superb work. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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