[61 Impala rusted and weathered.]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

 

 

[61 Impala rusted and weathered.]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I try to make the builds like this to look as real as I can.

[Phantom 1937 Cord 812 coupe - a classic that never was]

Very interesting.  I like it.

[61 Impala rusted and weathered.]

Thanks guys.  This was an experiment, and I liked how it turned out.  I used pastels for the moss and rust.  I sprayed the hood and interior with this Marker Air Brush kit that I got at Hobby Lobby. You just insert a sharpie in and pull the trigger and spray away.

[61 Impala rusted and weathered.]

Here are some pics of a 61 Impala that I rusted and weathered.  I tried to make it look like it sat in the woods for a long time and green mold is growing on the North side of the car.  This is the first time that I've tried this.

 

In the back seat is a guitar, tv, rabbit ears and horn.  On the front seat is a tire and battery. 

 

 

[53 Studebaker 2dr sedan]

Thank you.  This was a feel good build for me.  

[72 Nova]

Thanks Sean, but I really didn't want to use an engine.  I do have one of the engine's that came with an engine stand that I'm going to pose with the car like the engine is being rebuilt.

[72 Nova]

Thanks guys.

[72 Nova]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.  I really enjoyed rebuilding this.  Stuff like this keeps the "ol noggin working.

[72 Nova]

I've had this body for many years and finally got the parts that was needed to put it together.  I don't have an engine, but that's ok.  Here are some pics of how it turned out.  I didn't paint the body.  This is how I got it.  It is a beater fer sure.

 

[53 Studebaker 2dr sedan]

Thanks for all the kind comments, guys.  I've been wanting to build a 2dr sedan for a very long time and I got the chance when a friend of mine had two of the Revell bodies and I went for the challenge.  It's not perfect but looks good on the shelf. I mixed the color.  I was going for an early 50's look and I think I got it pretty close.  

[53 Studebaker 2dr sedan]

I combined the AMT body with the back half of the Revell Miss Deal's top to create this 2dr sedan.

[Tutorial on using a mold made from another car]

Here are some pics of the finished cars.

I painted the Corvette the original color that it was painted back in the 80's.  The Dodge is painted Plum Crazy.

 

[Tutorial on using a mold made from another car]

I'm glad that this was helpful to someone.  Thanks for all the kind comments. 

[13th Annual Buckeye Classic NNL]

2 more days to the show. 

[13th Annual Buckeye Classic NNL]

The 18th is getting very close.  I'm looking forward to a great show.

 

[13th Annual Buckeye Classic NNL]

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

The Jeep I drove while stationed on Okinawa 67-70.

 

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

My 63 Datsun that I had while on Okinawa from late 68 to New Year's Eve 69.

 

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

Replica of my 61 Impala that I had.  I installed a 283 instead of the 409.

 

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

My 1959 Impala sport coupe.  348, 3 speed on the tree.  I converted the Revell 59 from an automatic, power steering to a 3speed on the tree.  Removed the power steering stuff on the frame and no power brakes.  Added a clutch and removed the automatic stuff on the steering column.  Changed the bell housing and the transmission is a copy of one from the 57 Chevy.  Added a 4-barrel carb instead of the 3 duces.

 

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

On 1/2/2023 at 10:50 AM, von Zipper said:

My first car , 1969 Chevy Nova 307 2 spd. powerglide

 

Looks great Chris.  I like it.

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

Nope, sure don't.  I had this before I went into the Army back in 1966.

[Let's see replicas of cars you owned or drove.]

Replica of my 57 Chevy 210 2dr sedan.

 

 

[61 Old Reliable]

Thanks, Charles for trying.