[1960 Studebaker Lark Hardtop]

On 6/3/2025 at 9:44 AM, Phildaupho said:

I like this Studebaker a lot. Please tell us more about your build.

Thanks Phil,  Look in the 'WIP' section on the build and more photos.

[1960 Studebaker Lark Hardtop]

1960 Lark.  289ci supercharged Avanti engine.  Studebaker 'Skytop' sunroof. 

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

11 hours ago, rickcaps55 said:

Thanks yes that is next after i finish one i am working on now. Man, you right on the hood the front part was hard to do there was so much material at the nose i did under cut it a bit, so the hood is not completely stock but it's going to be a mild custom anyway yours came out perfect. When i bought this kit Modelhause was still around and i got all the chrome from them they had the Johan parts at the time I'm glad I did that before i put it away for so many years.

I found out early on that you have to cut the hood, in front, at an angle to get it correct.  However, even though the 'body side' came out good, the hood suffered.  Had to do some serious hood repair to make it right.  That thin strip across the top of the grill is a nightmare!  Broke it several times before final priming and painting.  I have a 'full size' 1960 Lark so I had some visual help. 

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

20 hours ago, rickcaps55 said:

WOW ! I have this kit it has been sitting in my stash for 14 years i got as far as opening the hood and that's where I stalled out never even gave it a second thought till I saw yours again WOW that is beautiful the color wheels everything awesome build you just put new life in my kit.!

Thanks Richard.  I commend you on opening the hood!  It is not an easy task getting it right.  The section at the front end is a bear!   

Get it started and get it done!  Please post some pictures of your progress. 

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

Studebaker Finished!

Hope you like the results.

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

On 5/14/2025 at 7:37 PM, Brian Austin said:

Are these still in production?  Is a four-door available?

Well Brian,  'MCW Finishes' is still there and they still have a few resin kits available, but I don't see the Studebaker models.  However, there is a phone number so you can give them a call.

I believe 'Model Car Ranch' has a couple of resin Studebaker bodies.  

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

Moving along with the '60 Lark.

Paint, interior, and some body trim.

Thanks for looking!   

 

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

Moving ahead slowly with the Studebaker.  The 'R2' supercharged engine is in the chassis, wheels and tires installed.

Thinking about Tamyia, 'Mica Red', for body color with a silver-gray roof.  Black or gray interior.

Thanks for watching!

 

[1938 Opel Admiral]

Beautiful car Bruce.  Nice work!

[New '64 Bonneville Photos]

WOW! Absolutely beautiful Steve.

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

Paint is on!  

Next is a little polishing, BMF, and decals.  Then a clear coat and finally assembly.

 

[1960 Studebaker Lark]

I purchased this kit from 'MCW Resin Replicas' back in 1/2017.  I was happy with the casting and detail quality but, really wasn't ready to do an engine-less, 'static' model.  So, it sat in the box until now.

I got an AMT 1963 Avanti, 289 supercharged engine from Ebay and decided to open the hood.  Studebaker also offered a sunroof option, so I decided it need that also.

More to follow.   Thanks for looking!

 

 

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

Finished interior, and waiting for the body paint to dry.  Also, waiting on decals.

So......thought I'd start another project.

 

[1966 Rambler Rogue]

COMPLETED!

Thanks to all who watched and commented!  

[1965 Chevrolet Impala Show Car]

This is really beautiful, Andy!  It looks like it could be a 'Concept Car' from the 1960's.   Please, take your time finishing it.

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

15 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Cool project. I am curious why the interior floor need to be raised so high.

Well Bill,  I glued the ribbed floor to the 'hump' that houses the rear end underneath.  No really sure how much lower I could go with the floor and not interfere with the rear axle.

Thank for the question. 

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

2 hours ago, LennyB said:

Is this based off of the Revell '53 Chevy Panel?

Len, The guy who did the body is here on the Forum. He is damodelguy phx az.  He just got back on the Forum on 7/11/24 after some issues with his internet provider in Phoenix.  Before 8/14/23 he was here as damodelguy az.  He has created many very cool custom bodies and sold them through Ebay and posted photos of all of them here on the Forum through the years.  With a little searching on the Forum you can see them.  I'm sure he would be glad to answer your questions if you message him.  His stuff is very clean and well made.   

[Easy Radiator cap]

Great idea, Greg!  Definitely going to start using this. 

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

14 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

I've never seen one.

There are a few interesting stories about them on the internet.  Most of them have survived through the years.

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

3 hours ago, Zippi said:

Oh man...I'm diggin the 50 Olds Sedan Delivery Joseph.  The visor really sets it aprart from the stock look.  Gives it more of a classy look.  What color are you thinking on this one? 

It's definitely going to be a solid color, nothing metallic.  I would really like to put some 'Vendor/Business' graphics on the side, so I'm holding off on a color until I find the right decals.

Thanks for the comments!

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

3 hours ago, bobss396 said:

I like it. Is that a AMT '49 Merc trunk hinge?

Sure is!  I just cut out a couple of millimeters from the middle to fit the door.  I probably could have made a thinner, prettier hinge with some brass wire but, it was there so I used it.

Thanks for looking!  

[1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery]

While continuing on with my Rambler Rogue project, I decided to start another build.  Last spring an Ebay posting came up for a resin '50 Olds sedan delivery body and I bought it.

The seller was 'forgle9' and he cast his own creations.  It is a very well casted piece with very little clean up required.  All the parts from a Revell '50 Oldsmobile Coupe fit with this body.  The one modification that I made was to 'open' the rear door.  Of course, this just creates a bit more detailing to the interior, but....... why not?  Right?

From the research I've done, there were 8 of these cars built by Oldsmobile and given to their plant managers at GM's eight Oldsmobile production factories in the U.S.  There is one at a Tallahassee Auto Museum in Tallahassee, Florida that I have visited several times.  I plan on building this stock.  (Thought the sun visor would be a nice addition)

Hope you enjoy the photos!

     

[1966 Rambler Rogue]

Finished interior.  Working on engine compartment details. Then securing interior tub to body and chassis to body.

Thanks for looking!   

[1968 VW Beetle]

Really nice Beetle, Simo!

[1966 Rambler Rogue]

A little more work at the bench,

Body has been painted. Going with a solid color instead of metallic.  Applied most of the BMF and decals.  Just about ready for the clear coat.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!