W-409 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have finally finished this Oldsmobile that I started in the summer of 2013. I wanted to build a clean Mild Custom with minor body modifications, which is the style I like the best in 1:1 scale as well. Shaving unneccessary chrome parts such as hood ornament and Oldsmobile logos etc was really easy, because they were all molded separately and there were no locator holes on the body parts. So I just left them off. I also left vent windows from front away, because it made this car look a lot smoother in my opinion. It's painted with Maston spray paints and clear coat is also from Maston. Then I polished the body. Engine is the Oldsmobile Rocket that comes with the kit, but I swapped a new intake manifold for two carburetors on it. Carbs and air cleaners are from my parts box. Otherwise the engine is pretty much stock except for the details that are built using either aftermarket products or scratchbuilt stuff - or both. Interior is pretty much stock, except for color choices on dashboard and upholstery. I flocked interior floor and used kit's decals on the dashboard and steering wheel. Chrome trim on door panels is BMF. Chassis was lowered from rear by shortening rear springs and grinding a little material away from rear frame. On front, I cut the spindles in three pieces and glued them back together moving the mounting point for tires a bit upwards for a lowered stance. Tires and wheels are from Revell kit. Exhaust pipes are made from styrene rod, mufflers are modified kit parts and exhaust tips are plastic tubing. It was a fun build and this kit is an excellent one. This one turned out just like I planned originally and I'm pretty happy with it, even though there are mistakes too. WIP-Thread can be found Here. And last here's one shot together with my '61 Oldsmobile Mild Custom that I finished a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thats a sharp build Niko! l like all that chrome trim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hello Niko, This is beautifull. The color choice is perfect and your paint and trim work is awesome !!!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Top marks Niko. I enjoyed watching this come together. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 That's a real beauty Niko , you have every right to be proud of it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 the engine itself is a work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 You have outdone yourself with this one Niko. It's just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Beautifully done! Love the engine also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Paint and engine work excellent. Sweet machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Super clean as always. Very smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sweet ride, Niko. Love the SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Very nice Olds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Very nice Olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnz Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdean Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 really nice work. I have the same kit on the bench now and plan similar look but i think i will use the skirts . hope it turns out half as good as yours did Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Most excellent, Niko!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Nothing mild about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 That's one hot looking Olds! Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Beautiful Niko!! I like the open wheel look. Funny, but I was never really a great fan of that, but have grown to like it, especially with the wide whites! Nice work! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Great looking car Niko, I like the color a lot. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 great job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Excellent detailing Niko, especially in the engine bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun9c1 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Gorgeous. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Bravo. Well done. So smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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