Fisher61 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) Here's my latest project, Lindburg 61 Impala. Painted with Model Master lacquer, Bare metal foiled. I was going to do the red and white interior, changed my mind and went with fawn beige, I think it will look OK, I'm not sure any SS' came with this color combo. Thanks for looking! Edited June 3, 2008 by plumber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Looks good Plumber! I think I like the fawn & beige interior with the black better than the red & white interior. Good choice. This reminds me of my first wife's 64 Chevy. We drove it while we were dating--nuthin more than 4 door transportation, but it had a bad hi-beam switch that would kill the whole electrical system, even the engine, when you hit the hi-beams !! When you hit it again, everything came back on again . Thanx for the memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 so what is the plans for this one bro lowrider,low rod,hot rod,or stock "(i would suggest DONK but i havent painted today so im not high) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 so what is the plans for this one bro lowrider,low rod,hot rod,or stock "(i would suggest DONK but i havent painted today so im not high) It's going to be standard 1961 issue, just like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 It's going to be standard 1961 issue, just like me! Yeah, standard 1961 issues are the best ain't they?! My wish is to see more '61's done in plastic (models of course-----I'd look terrible in plastic! ) 1961 was a great year for GM as they were getting away from the fin madness, and yet still had the '50's look tied in with much cleaner lines! IMO I think GM also had the best hardtop rooflines that year----------------you can spot a bubbletop a mile away! Chris as usual, that's gonna be a real beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82notch Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Wow that interior is amazing. Cant wait to see it done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys. Here's the finished engine, I added fuel line, coolant bypass hose, plug wires, generator bracket and power steering pump. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayVee Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Great looking project, mind-blowing details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Here's the finished chassis pics, need to add the radiator/core support , then all the shiney bits. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 looking good love the engine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle F Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Very nice build, and great color choice as well! IMO, models usually look better and way more realistic in muted colors like this, rather than loud "come-and-look" finishes. I don't know why, but I guess it emphasizes the detail and craftsmanship in a well-built model instead of just having you staring at the paint. Whatever it is, it sure works great on this one. I love to find gems like this at the shows, you tend to not see them first so you walk by, then you stop and think: "Hey... What was that?" and walk back again to have a look. Keep up the good work! BTW: Do all those decals come with the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy( jeff) Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 nice lookin impala i have the conv of this one its red with black interior yours is way sweeter lookin then mine lot of detail on yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Wallace Jr. Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Very Nice Jeff, Here's my "Pre-Painted" version... I started with the die cast kit (opening doors and trunk) , which came painted in these colors. I then detailed the already Red interior with White "accents", BMF, and added "Satco" blackwall tires, and "Modelhaus" 61/62 dog dish caps which were chrome plated. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I painted the inner trunk area a light gray, and then "spattered" it with black ...spatter? LOL Hosted on Fotki Painted the (chrome) outter wheel black, and left the "caps" chrome. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki ..and called this "quick" ? project, done. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Very nice build, and great color choice as well! IMO, models usually look better and way more realistic in muted colors like this, rather than loud "come-and-look" finishes. I don't know why, but I guess it emphasizes the detail and craftsmanship in a well-built model instead of just having you staring at the paint. Whatever it is, it sure works great on this one. I love to find gems like this at the shows, you tend to not see them first so you walk by, then you stop and think: "Hey... What was that?" and walk back again to have a look. Keep up the good work! BTW: Do all those decals come with the kit? Thanks for the kind words, guys! Olle, the decals came with the kit, you get decals for the scripts on the body, (I painted mine) speedometer, guages, tach face, oil filter, valve covers, air cleaner, oil fill cap and a Delco decal for the battery. I used the Delco decal from the Revell '55 Chevy for the generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Albert, I had to look twice when you said "diecast"! It looks like it came out of the same mold as the plastic one, looks like the panels fit like a glove! Very nice Albert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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