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[THarrison351]

I had to put a bunch of recent builds and diecasts under glass. So, I needed to rearrange my display shelf. I thought I might show off some past builds or diecast repaints. I will limit each post to six pictures. If anyone has a problem, let me know.

My first collection is AMT Custom/Proshop cars that I detailed and foiled. I loved these kits because when I couldn't paint or had limited time, it gave instant gratification.

1948 Ford Woody. Nice kit to build but I wasn't to crazy about the chassis and windows.

1955 Chevy Nomad. Nice looking car. The tailgate/window is kind of fussy.

1956 Ford Fairlane. Easy build amazing kit for age.

1957 Chrysler 300. Big beautiful car with great detail.

1957 Ford Thunderbird. The kit design shows its age but, still looks good.

1957 Chevy BelAir. I think everyone has built this kit at least once. The extra 409 dispays nice.

[JunkPile]

Nice stuff Tim

[THarrison351]

Some more AMT Custom/pro Shop builds.

1958 Plymouth Belvedere. Nice to build. Sad the side spear is messed up.

1958 Edsel Pacer. Great build with nice detail.

1962 Ford Thunderbird. Nice car great detail.

1966 Buick Lowrider. HeHe, didn't like the tiny tires, so I used the wheels fom a 65 Galaxie.

1966 Ford Mustang. Another kit showing its age.

1967 Chevy Impala SS. I tried to make the modified kit look stock. Wild color.

Edited by THarrison351, 27 January 2013 - 05:15 PM.

[THarrison351]

I think this is last post for tonight. Have to get up for work in a few hours. I'll continue with more tomorrow.

1969 Olds Cutlass H/O. Had to make some changes to the prepaint to try and match real car.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator. Another kit with old disease.

1971 Dodge Charger. Great results with little hastle.

1971 Plymouth Duster. Added stock parts. Nice kit to build.

1971 Plymouth Duster. Slightly different.

1972 Chevy Chevelle SS. Nice easy build.

[slusher]

l have always liked the proshop cars for quick build and for my son....

[THarrison351]

The saga continues... Tonight I'll add repainted NASCAR diecasts and a few others I built years ago.

Carl Edwards 2009 #60 Scotts Wild Bird Food/Songbird Fusion. Pretty car built for wife, she loves cardinals. Don't remember decals or color used.

Travis Kvapil 2008 #28 LaFayette Ford Fusion. I always thought this Fred Lorezen paint scheme. It made a nice clean car. Don't remember decals, but the color is Wimbeldon white.

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Carl Edwards 2004 #99 Superchips F-150. This picture does a lot for these decals. Don't remember where they came from, but they look like a photocopy. Paint is some old Duplicolor bright white.

Carl Edwards 2005 #99 Scotts Fusion. JWTBM decals? I think the paint is Duplicolor bright white and some Duplicolor engine paint bright green.

Carl Edwards (see a theme?) 2004 #99 no sponsor Fusion. Crappy who knows decals and black paint.

Bill Elliott 2009 #21 Motorcraft Fusion.  More crappy decals but the paint is original Action, I just removed the pad print.

Edited by THarrison351, 27 January 2013 - 04:04 PM.

[THarrison351]

Some more NASCAR diecasts and a couple I built.

Bill Elliott 2008 #21 Little Debbie Fusion. Terrible decals and more original action paint. I bought several Carl Edwards #99 Office Depot Fusions for cheap off the old GoMotorBids. Sure miss those deals.

Bill Elliott 2006 #00 Burger King Monte Carlo SS. Original Action paint and some decals, I rubbed off the front area and trunk lid pad print and replaced with alternate paint scheme.

Bill Elliott 2004 #91 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Dodge. JWTBM decals and some red paint.

Bill Elliott 2004 #91 No sponsor Dodge. JWTBM decals and some red paint.

Bill Elliott 2003 #9 Coca Cola Dodge dirt car. ebay decals and original white paint

Bill Elliott (I have nearly a hundred Bill Elliott cars, he's my all time favorite driver). 2003 #9 Dodge Power Days Intrepid. Slixx decals and some red paint.

Edited by THarrison351, 27 January 2013 - 04:33 PM.

[THarrison351]

More NASCAR. The first one is a diecast the rest are built by me.

 

Jimmy Pardue 1964 #54 Burton-Robinson Plymouth. Fred Caddy decals and original Racing Champions paint. The side spear is aluminum speed tape, like they used back in the day.

Rick Rudd 1994 #10 Tide Thunderbird. First time I used resin piece (nose), I think the decals are Monogram and the paint is neon orange and white.

Bill Elliott 1992 #9 Budweiser Thunderbird. The only car I ever attempted to detail. Aftermarket decals (of course) and Tru-Match #11 red paint.

Bill Elliott 1990 #9 CoorsThunderbird. It was nice before I stored it years ago. Clear enamel paint yellowed in non acid-free paper.

Bill Elliott 1983 #9 Melling Thunderbird. Slixx decals and Testors paint.

Edited by THarrison351, 28 January 2013 - 03:50 PM.

[THarrison351]

Last post for night.

Bill Elliott 1982 #9 Melling Thunderbird. Slixx decals and Testors paint.

Bill Elliott 1982 #9 Mell-Gear Thunderbird. Slixx decals and Testors paint. Side numbers too big. I found out after the build Slixx had a number sheet to correct.

Bill Elliott 1981 #9 Mell-Gear Thunderbird. Slixx decals and Testors paint. Same number problem.

Buddy Baker 1973 #15 RC Cola Torino. My dad built the MPC Sta-Power back in the 70's and gave it to me (long gone now). I built this from the Jo-Han kit and Fred Cady decals in the early nineties for him. He past a few years ago, so its back with me. Needs some repair.

Edited by THarrison351, 28 January 2013 - 03:52 PM.

[THarrison351]

OK, final night of posts. I'll start out with some more Diecast I built or changed and a few models I built.

Classic Metal Works kit 1961 Chevy Impala. I just added a little detail paint.

Classic Metal Works kit 1967 Dodge Charger. I just added a little detail paint.

Revell Bullitt kit 1968 Dodge Charger. I just added a little detail paint.

Revell Vanishing Point kit 1970 Dodge Challeger. I just added a little detail paint.

Classic Metal Works kit 1941 Chevy Convertible. I just added a little detail paint.

Classic Metal Works kit 1967 Pontiac Firebird. I just added a little detail paint.

[THarrison351]

Some more diecast kits.

Testors Lincoln Mint kit 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. Nicely detailed kit with a little paint and foil.

Classic Metal Works kit 1966 Pontiac GTO. Nicely detailed kit with a little paint and foil.

Revell kit 1967 Shelby Mustang GT-500. Nice kit of a rare color Mustang.

Revell Bullit kit 1968 Ford Mustang. Nice kit of a cool Mustang.

Testors Ultra Detail kit 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Had to make some mods to headlight area and I painted the interior the deluxe style red/black.

Hawk kit 1970 Ford Torino GT. I think this kits origins are Classic Metal Works, The interior was painted white/black.

[THarrison351]

More diecasts and a few built kits

Testors Lincoln Mint kit 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona. Some issues with the fender vents (too far forward) and wing (too straight up and down). Added a little paint and foil.

Crown Premiums car George Folmer 1969 Mustang T/A. Stripped the paint off a horrendous H/D diecast and used fred cady decals and I don't know what paint.

Monogram 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville. Beautiful kit. Built right after released (1995) and never had any issues.

Monogram Tom Daniels Li'l Van most recent reissue. I loved building this little kit.

AMT Prestige 1965 Lincoln Continental. Built in late 80s, one of the first cars I foiled. The interior detailing is all wrong, I had no reference.

AMT Styline reissue of 1961 Ford Galaxie. I attempted the look of a Promo. Has Modelhaus Resin wheels and tires.

Edited by THarrison351, 28 January 2013 - 05:04 PM.

[THarrison351]

 The last of the built models and one Funny Car Diecast.

Revell 1969 Dodge Dart GTS. This is from mid 90s and was a pleasure to build.

Polar Lights 1966 Batmobile "snap" kit. Great kit that benefits from extra detailing to make it pop.

Polar Lights 1965 Dodge Coronet "snap" kit. Great kit that looks good with some detailing.

Polar Lights 1964 Pontiac GTO "snap" kit. Great kit that looks good with some detailing.

1320 plain white Vega Funny Car. The color is too dark, but I like it. The decals are Slixx and almost impossible to apply.

[Dyno Davo]

Nice portfolio of models, you have great taste in car choices