Ron35369 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 This one I built last summer for a good friend of mine. He had seen a 58 Impala in a toy store in these colors when he was a little boy. He fell in love with the 58 but his parents couldn't afford to buy it for him. I decided to build a replica of the one he saw as a kid & send it to him. Here is how it turned out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Beautiful job, I love that kit. Even though its a old tooling, it's builds up nice with a little work. It's also a challenge to BMF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 VERY NICE RON THE COLOR COMBO LOOKS AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Great work here Ron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sweet! Great job on the paint and foil. Your friend is very lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Very nice I would love to get my hands on that kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Very nice looking 58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Beautiful build! So much foil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Very nice work, Ron. Your friend should be really happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron35369 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Stephen, my friend told me that when the car arrived he cried cause it was exactly like the one he remembered from his childhood & had wanted so badly. Yes, the AMT version takes yards of BMF, not only outside but in the interior as well. I built another 58 years ago that I still have in my collection. I painted it with Testors Sapphire blue. Here's a photo of that one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Beautiful!!!! The '58 Chevy is one of my very favorite cars of the '50s. Gorgeous in those colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wouldn't you have liked to have been the fly on the wall to see the reaction when your friend opened the package to reveal your gift? Your seemingly simple act of kindness was huge to him and the quality of that build reflects the fact that the gift came from your heart and it was not just a superficial thing. Your friend was truly blessed to receive such a unique gift and you had the pleasure and gratification of doing something very special for someone for whom you care. There is no better gift than one that is created and is really a part of you because it is your creation built by your hands. I have no doubt that a simple plastic model car is likely now among your friends most treasured possessions and your gift is something that he will always treasure and remember you by. My hat is off to you for your thoughtfulness and generosity and both builds are striking and top quality. I don't believe that we can ever give too much of ourselves and sharing our talents and abilities as you have done is deeply personal and touching. There is a law in life that is as sure as gravity. And just like gravity, we really do not understand how it works, but we reap what we sow or give in life. Your kindness will not go unrewarded because as I always say, "life looks after itself" and somehow, somewhere, some day, you will receive from somewhere unexpected what you have given - something that will be truly special to you. You have a good heart..the world would be a much better place if there were more people like yourself. Well done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Great paint,foil and detail..sharp lmpala... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron35369 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Gary Cook, thank you so much for your post...your words touched my heart & got me a little choked up. Yes, I wish I could have been there when he opened the package & saw the Impala in person. He had been trying to build one himself but his paint skills are tuned more towards the "weathering" aspect of building & he excels at that type of building to heights that I will NEVER reach. He had painted the body three times I believe before giving up, so I told him to send it to me & I would get it painted. After he saw the photos of the painted body we mutually agreed that I would finish the build for him. He had a custom showcase made for it & it's the centerpiece of his collection. I hope my motives for posting my photos is not misunderstood. I am not one to brag or toot my own horn & in no way am I trying to show off. I would hope that the photos I post would be an inspiration to others to push themselves for that shiny paint, or detailed interior, or whatever. I look at my builds & see flaws in every one of them where I could have done something better. I think I am improving with every build, at least thats my goal. I am not above giving advise if I feel qualified & I won't hesitate to help out a fellow modeller with needed parts or complete kits or even a paint job. I feel very fortunate to have a large collection of unbuilts that I can afford to help out someone less fortunate...especially our younger builders. They are the future of model building. I think a lot of us that are building are baby boomers & when we are gone it will be up to the younger generations to keep the hobby alive. Oh boy...I've rambled on now...I'll get off my soap box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Great job and it is SHINY !! I'm sure your friend was happy !! Way to go !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Georgous Ron! Thank You for sharing. Your builds are an inspiration! Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Great work on this 58! I like the colors and the foil work is great. nice job! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Lovely job on the '58. I've got one of these waiting. I'll use your photos as reference, when I do mine. I reckon the colour choice is spot on. You got that gloss really smooth, too. Nice work on the BMF, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Georgous Ron! Thank You for sharing. Your builds are an inspiration! Later Russ Yes, they are an inspiration. This entire post is wonderful! This is what it's all about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Nice work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Awesome job on that Impala Ron, and the paint and BMF is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 My beloved 58 Impala ...man i give my little finger for a 1:1... Both, the blue and twotone Impala looking perfect in my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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