tomsheehy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Fresh off the bench... Revell's 57 Ford Custom 2 door sedan built as a replica of a period Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle. The rather unique paint scheme was used by WHP in the 50s. Paint is duplicated by Tamiya black and white from the can. Decals are an old set of Pursuit Plastics. The spotlights are period correct, I found many 57s online that had this strangely shaped light head. The roof beacon is actually a LED with a little BMF around the base, the underhood siren is a resin piece from the parts box. All else is box stock, right from the kit. I can't say enough about this kit, it is a really well done. It goes together very well and is highly detailed right from the box. The upcoming police version will have some nice extras, so for anyone who builds police cars, this kit is a must have. Edited January 21, 2013 by tomsheehy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleauto Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 very nice, excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 First class! I bet I'm not the only one to see your model and think, wow, gotta get one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nice work Tom !!! I don't think I've seen that style beacon before. Looks like a strobe lamp. Where are the spot lights sourced from ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Doan Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Nice work Tom !!! I don't think I've seen that style beacon before. Looks like a strobe lamp. Where are the spot lights sourced from ? Steve Thanks Steve...the spotlights were in my parts box. I think they came from an early 60s AMT kit with custom options. That style roof light was pretty common in the 50s. Its nothing more that a blinking light, it was made by a few different companies, and known as a "beehive" light. It had a fresnal style lens, and until I find something more appropiate, the LED bulb will do for now. Here's where I sourced its use from, off a 53 WHP Chevy...and the link is to an actual WHP 57 Ford. http://public.fotki.com/ward17219468/state-trooper-photos/wyoming-highway-patrol/wy-ford.html Edited January 21, 2013 by tomsheehy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Great looking old police car. You really did it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 l always enjoy seeing these old police car builds. paint finish is excellent. outstanding build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Wow, beautiful. The real cars probably never looked that good. Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nice work Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Super nice build ! I really like that paint scheme . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Great build, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Excellent build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Looks sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That is cool! Great conversion to a police car. Good work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Beautifully done. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Most excellent,Tom! Are those spotlights representations of the old Unity Mirror Spotlights? I think there were spotlights like these in the old Hubley 1/24 kits. Sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Very nice work, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustoms Illustrated Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Love the paint scheme! Can't wait to dive into this kit! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Beautiful build and great looking police car. Now I must buy this new kit by Revell!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmiaz Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That is really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 A real nice clean build - looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Looks great love it. did you have problems with the dog dish decals too. I think the should of had a slit in them so they sit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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