gluebum Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I post this only as a retrospective of our hobby. Normally I just browse the eye candy so many talented individuals contribute and that is wonderful for me. I only sometimes post what I build as I only build for myself anymore anyway. However as I was tending the fields with super glue tweezers and a toothpick I noticed what had happened to my Eldorado in the last say 25+ years since I built it. I thought "Hey...What happened?"..... Yes indeed what happened... I built this before my oldest daughter was born, and next month she finishes the last stage of medical school(s). This car was bright pink and shiny when I built it This hobby is a lifetime labor of love as it were (or maybe a terminal illness) but it never gets old. Please try to see the last bits of "Elvis Caddy" pink left on left quarter panel and some of the seats. Enjoy and keep building!! ... Yes Harry it has mirrors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hey, that IS pretty cool....Not to mention the overall awesomeness of this build.....Great work, and amazing how long some of those models hang around....I have a few of those models, as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebum Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks! This has always been one of my favorites.... and yes gravity and light are taking their toll. ( on me and the car), both quarter glass, both visors, and rear view mirror fell off "recently" and prompted further repairs. That's when I saw how faded the car had become. The Fire Bird that shades the quarter has really lost it's clean white color yet remains shiny. The Fire Bird is probably older but has less BMF so I might repaint it (the caddy fades as is..so sorry) however I am thinking about letting patina take it's toll on all my builds. adds character.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswilliams1963 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Still nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Those would be great for a diorama... Think an abandoned, yet somehow un-dusty showroom the owner had just left in the early 60s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Still a good looking build. I have builds almost as old but still look like the day the was built... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Nice build of a nice kit and an interesting topic. I have a couple of questions about the fading colour: Is the Cadillac painted pink or is that the bare plastic it was molded in? Also, do you think sitting in direct sunlight caused the fading? (BTW I can't see a Firebird.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Very nice Cadillac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebum Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Regarding the color, the kit was molded in pink however I did paint it a different shade. I am certain that the paint "failure" is due to whatever it was that I used for clear coat. The Fire Bird I mentioned also has the same ailment of the paint (it is a GM off-white ) and it really has that "It's only original once" feel about it. These have not been in direct sunlight so it is a paint thing I suppose. I do have others that are just as old and don't have this issue, i.e. my avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Still looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for the info, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade043 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Looks sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebum Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for all the positive feedback!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Looks good. Like almost faded to a coral color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 not sure why the paint did what it did but ........... that is still an awesome caddy !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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