traditional Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I've just completed this 1/25 scale model using a coarse $10 toy as the starting material. The Deuce frame is handmade in styrene, the basic Olds block and the 'quick-change' center section is from Revell's Orange Crate, the front and rear suspension is all fabricated in aluminum and brass, the door and trunk hinges are handmade, the traditional 'roll-n-pleat' upholstery is made using model railroad scored building siding, the door handles are made from plated jewelry wire, and the Deuce grille shell is from Revell with a PE insert from Model Car Garage with the addition of a wire outer frame. The headlight/front shock absorber bar is handformed in aluminum, and the paint basecoat is nail-polish with automotive clearcoat. I also made an engine hood in brass sheet but when all was said and done, I found that i preferred the look with the open engine. The model has taken a month or so of quite steady time, ensuring that I can avoid winter to a great extent. Edited January 31, 2017 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Edited January 31, 2017 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 this looks great, the pinstriping sets it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Again Cliff, your work is outstanding! Count me in as one of your big fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadracer Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 This is a jaw dropping build! Just wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Very nice Cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Beautiful build and the craftsmen ship for the suspension is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Simply put-perfect !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragstk Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Very impressive work. Congratulations on a great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fantastic looking model ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Boy you made that Maisto a beauty....! Excellent work...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Wow,nice build. Great paint color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 WOW This is a fantasticly beautiful transformation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 This is a jaw dropping build! Just wonderful!!Exactly what I was going to say! That is a stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 WOW! WOW! WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 A build to which the word 'awesome' is genuinely appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 This build disproves the old adage, "You can't make a silk purse froma sow's ear." Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Love. Amazing result its difficult to believe what you started with. Nice job.really nailed the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 A Jewel!!!thanks for sharing your build.Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 A real beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Wow ,great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Wow! Nice conversion.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks like a perfect hot rod to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Exceptional!What a stunning build! The colour is both cool and classy. Top notch engine and detailing.My jaw remains floor bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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