Ramfins59 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Stick a fork in it... It's done. Final assembly went a lot quicker than I expected it to (the wonders of Zip Kicker). I found a scale box of Mountain Dew in a box, folded and glued it together and glued it to the front seat. OK, here are pictures of the finished car... I'm glad this build is finally done, and thanks again to Jeffs396 for the replacement parts which enabled me to finish it up. Thanks for looking in on this. All comments, critiques or whatever are welcomed. Time to pick another one out of the pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctoelle Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Beautiful work. I really like the seats with piping. I saw the Gas Mokey episode this is based on, and you have done a tremedous job recreating it. Love the green and silver combo. One question: Does this kit have issues with the hood fit? I've been wanting to do a 56 Nomad for a while, and would like to know it the hood fit is a problem with this kit. Edited October 3, 2013 by ctoelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks Craig. My hood isn't sitting down all the way because of the aftermarket, aluminum air cleaner I used. I just haven't taken it off to file down the carburetor a little. I only finished up this build just before I posted these pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctoelle Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks, I will definitley be getting this kit soon. Just have to decide on what colors to use for 2-tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nice lil' detail with the addition of the soda water case. Glad the folks here were able to help out with the front suspension parts. Nice addition to the "Class of '56". Thanks for posting the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shas Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Oustanding work! Color combo is great and what you do with the BMF, I could newer do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 A very sweet build Rich, the wheels did make a big differance. Perfect color and finish. Your builds always have great detail ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Very nice! I also really like the buttons and piping on the seats - neat touch. Great engine bay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 GORGEOUS Nomad Rich, very nice touch on the interior BTW, and the Dew box really brought out the theme IMO, great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Sweet build Richard, the colours work well together, love the interior and engine details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nice looking build , the colour looks great , well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Turned out great Rich!!! That eye-searing anti-freeze green color really pops, just like the 1:1. Can't wait to see it in person at the next show! And you are very welcome for my tiny contribution to this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am glad you solve the great wheel controversy of 2013. Another perfect build, nice work Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Another beautiful build, Rich. Naturally, I like the SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Thank you all very much for your wonderful comments. Shas, really anyone can do BMF work. Start out slow, practice on a few bodies and you'll eventually get it to work fine. Take your time, burnish it down well with a QTip and a softened toothpick. Trim with a new XActo blade but don't press too hard, let the weight of the blade in the knife do the cutting since the BMF is so thin. After you trim off the excess foil, burnish down the cut edges again with the toothpick. Chris White, this build is far from perfect. I can make a list of things that are messed up (You just can't see most of them)...... but thanks anyway. Edited October 3, 2013 by Ramfins59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Rich you should put a warning on your photos to wear Sun Glasses Beautiful as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachie Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) lol the hillbilly piss was a great touch! (mountain dew, my gramps calls it that lol) Edited October 3, 2013 by chachie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Glad to see you dumped those gold wheels. Good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks very much everyone. Harry, how did I know you were going to say that..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Great looking Nomad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Drool, Rich, that model kicks butt. Awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thank you very much Oscar and Gene, I appreciate your kind comments. Geno......wipe your chin..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 looks awesome, great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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