John Goschke Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Amazing! Wonderful to see such cutting-edge work done on one of my favorite cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kröger Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, W-409 said: Those hubcaps look good. I know I'd buy a set or two if there was a resin version available. Those would look great on a Custom. Yes, i think also. Custom or Hotrod must be looking great. I will cast it. Greatings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Michael Kröger said: Yes, i think also. Custom or Hotrod must be looking great. I will cast it. Greatings Remember, Pegasus already makes a version of these wheels. I used a set on a '60 Dodge. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) The work you've done is fantastic! However I am baffled as to why you added the column shifter as this car has a push button shift, unless you plan to install a standard transmission in which case you should remove the push buttons from the dash. Maybe you could move the column shifter to the left side of the column to represent the turn signal stalk, a detail missing in the photos. The HiWay HiFi is very cool! Always wanted one in my 1:1 '56 Dodge. Edited January 8, 2018 by #1 model citizen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, #1 model citizen said: The work you've done is fantastic! However I am baffled as to why you added the column shifter as this car has a push button shift, unless you plan to install a standard transmission in which case you should remove the push buttons from the dash He has a point. I missed that myself. All of these old Mopars from this era had push button automatic transmissions. I'm not "baffled" as John is, I just chalk it up to the fact that nobody is 100% familiar with every year, make and model of automobile. I personally make mistakes like this all of the time. No big deal, it's only a model. I would just chalk it up to experience & remember it for the next one. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: He has a point. I missed that myself. All of these old Mopars from this era had push button automatic transmissions. I'm not "baffled" as John is, I just chalk it up to the fact that nobody is 100% familiar with every year, make and model of automobile. I personally make mistakes like this all of the time. No big deal, it's only a model. I would just chalk it up to experience & remember it for the next one. Steve I would agree that nobody can know it all and I know I've made boat load of mistakes and have chosen to let many of them slide that the manufacturers made, but this is one of the best known features of these cars. It looks like Micheal did lots of research on this build & even posted a pic of the interior of a 1:1 car clearly showing this detail. He was even aware of the rare, not well known record player option. Maybe his mistake was putting the stalk on the wrong side of the column and that would be an easy fix, even for me. He is far more talented than I. I only hope to become good a modeler has he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damodelguy az Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 very nice, much attention to detail, good colors for that body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kröger Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 You're right, with the lever and the push button buttons I just overlooked.Now it's just too late to change since everything is already glued in place.I write it behind my ears in Germany says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kröger Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hallo The pegasus hubcaps are fine but for 60. A little bit different. Greatings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kröger Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hallo Today pics from the Bumpers. I am not so lucky with it. Use Alclad Chrome over a Layer revell 7 Enamel Paint. Greatings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Michael, your work is inspiring! Very nice! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Michael Kröger said: You're right, with the lever and the push button buttons I just overlooked.Now it's just too late to change since everything is already glued in place.I write it behind my ears in Germany says. Well your work is so stunning I don't think most people would even notice. They will be admiring your work & gawking at the record player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Muppet Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Michael Kröger said: Hallo The pegasus hubcaps are fine but for 60. A little bit different. Greatings The details on this car are spectacular and your work looks very clean. I also have a couple of sets of the Pegasus hubcaps,and would love the chance to get resin copies of your hubcaps, as well, especially considering that The Modelhaus has effectively shut its doors. May I ask what tires you're using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kröger Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 18 hours ago, Mr. Muppet said: May I ask what tires you're using? The New AMT Tyres "Firestone Deluxe Champion Tyres" For me the best at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Man, this is way cool. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael in Illinois Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 That is just way too cool, the effort you put forth is amazing and beyond anything I could perform. Oh by the way, I love the color combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Michael, I'm reasonably certain that in the case of a manual shift car, Dodge would've used a blank aluminum plate in place of the push buttons. If you use some careful knifework to shave off you pushbuttons and repaint the space matte aluminum you'll have a solution to the dual shift control problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Your work is amazing, Michael!!! The car is going to be beautiful when you're finished!!! ????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kröger Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hallo Today i turned the headlight rings from aluminium. The one in the front is polished and ready to assemby. Greatings Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 On 1/7/2018 at 4:39 AM, Michael Kröger said: Hallo Thanks for your Interest. My English is not the best. I often use Google to translate, i hope you understand me. Loud and clear Michael!!!!!!!!!!! Your build is beyond beautiful!!!!!!!!! Love the colors and workmanship you've put into it!!!!!!!! Keep the pics coming!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jessee Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Amazing work, and fun to watch this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Truly inspiring work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 This is simply amazing work here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Absolutely perfect in every way-wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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