RancheroSteve Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Starting a new one. Resin of unknown origin - a copy of the JoHan kit - bought on EBay a few years back. A very clean, thin casting - maybe almost too thin, because after sitting in the box for a couple of years, it was all warped when I pulled it out recently. After some hot water and some bending, I got it back into shape. Trying out this wheel/tire combo (from the Black Force) - what do you think? I'm thinking of painting the body red to match the wheels - maybe with a pearl white roof. Edited May 20, 2016 by RancheroSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yup, like those wheels a lot. These wildly over-styled things look great in red, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like it red body and white top would be killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm liking it!I'm not much for custom wheels, but I like these.Much more old school looking that those homely giant chrome spokes that everyone seems to love.My guess is that it's a Modelhaus casting.looks pretty much exactly like the original Johan offering, minus the scripts & badging.Personally, I love this style of wheel in a contrasting color from the body.Maybe use the pearl white on the body? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Very unusual subject, Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks for the input, guys. The scripts were there, but I've already removed them. I had to order a few parts (glass and steering wheel) from Modelhaus when I first got the kit, now looking at the tailights I can see that they won't do - time to place another order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like it, can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm kinda with Steve on this one. Red wheels, pearl white body and red top would be killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Great to see one of these being built. I have the same kit, even though it's resin cast by my friend and I'm building mine as The Ramchargers' Super Stocker. So I'll definitely follow this one.I think those wheels and tires don't fit to this body, though. If they were 15" with high profile tires and maybe white walls then they'd be just about perfect. But those oversized wheels just don't look right in my opinion.But no matter what wheels and tires you'll end up using, I'll keep an eye on this. The subject sure is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Jobson Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Kind of digging the primer look....will be great in any color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Excellent. These always build up into something interesting. Looking forward to it. Depending on how long ago you got it, that could be one of mine. I cast and sold a few in the early 2000s. Straight casting so bodies were a little thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This should be a nice model! I like those old Mopars!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yeah, with the red rims, why not white body, red roof and red insert on the side trim? Looks very cool already though and I'm sure it would look good with matching red body and rims as well, your car, your choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm not usually much of a fan of ultra-modern rolling stock on older cars myself, but with the futuristic styling of the Phoenix, it kinda feels right.Thanks for all the input - I'm now wondering about a primer or black suede finish on the body, painted insert (white or red?) and roof (white or red?). I'll be foiling the trim of course.I just placed my order with Modelhaus for new tailights, so I'll probably wait for those to arrive before I finalize the body work, just to make sure everything fits right before painting.The interior isn't going to be too much - it's a basic and very shallow tub (plus dashboard and steering wheel), but I can get going on that. I've got an idea or two . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Red would be a great choice, i like the wheels also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGIEDOGGIE Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) sweet like those wheels where did you get them??? Edited October 22, 2015 by AUGIEDOGGIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Some ideas on paint schemes. You like red or even a primer. On the roof as I remember there is an area that runs parallel to the drip moldings and has a chrome molding separating it from the roof top. You might think about an accent color in this area and in the body side molding that would match the interior. The wheels are something that can really change the look of a car. A lot of Chrysler products seem to lend themselves to the early chrome Crager five spokes. I would stay with a 15" size rather than the 20" or 22" you see on everything. You could do the same thing with just some chrome wheels also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 sweet like those wheels where did you get them???The wheels are from the AMT "Black Force", a custom '38 Ford - part of a series of snap kits released some years back.http://www.modelroundup.com/v/vspfiles/photos/AMT-30009-2.jpgAnd thanks, espo - I appreciate the thoughtful opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I say go for it Steve. That car is big enough to handle the look of those large wheels no problem. I have one of the "Resin King" copys to eventually do and it will definitly have 19" wheels under it.As for color,, I'd suggest pearl white with red flake top. Dark red guts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 On the roof as I remember there is an area that runs parallel to the drip moldings and has a chrome molding separating it from the roof top. That's a great idea! I had forgotten about that unique '60-'61 Mopar paint treatment. I think it would look great in pearl white with the red top sections, wheels & interior. I think a "Coralish" red, like 1957 Chevy "Matador Red" or '57 Chrysler "Gauguin Red" would really brighten things up! I did this '61 Dodge some years back with the roof sections painted a contrasting color. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Nice build, Steven!Yes, I'm liking the idea of doing something like that with the roof section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks for all the good suggestions on colors, guys. It's just out of the paint booth. After some deliberation I decided to go with: Testors shiny "Revving Red" with a little Tamiya Pearl Clear on the roof and the little spear on the side; Mr. Hobby 1500 Black primer on the body. I'll wax the primer a little just to even it out. I think the black will set off the chrome trim nicely, the red will go with the wheels and will be carried over into the interior (coming soon). I've got some BMF-ing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Looks awesome Steve. I'm not much for the "flat black" thing, but the combination is an eye catcher. The foil on this one isn't too bad. just the side spear/ fin trim & a few odds & ends here & there. The worst part about foiling this vintage of car is all of the window trim! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 The foil on this one isn't too bad.just the side spear/ fin trim & a few odds & ends here & there. The worst part about foiling this vintage of car is all of the window trim! Ha, OK - if you say so! The fin trim is looking a little scary to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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