John Goschke Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) The Fairlane is finally finished! Details in brief... • Johan ‘57 Chrysler front bumper • Taillights from 1960s Aurora Custom Grill & Trim set & red plastic piggy bank • Emblems and door handles removed • Rechromed bumpers • ‘59 Ford chassis lowered • Handpainted whitewalls • Wheels from Ertl ‘50 Olds diecast • Roof and window openings reshaped for greater accuracy • Cowl vent detail added from ‘58 Edsel • Photoetch mesh added to molded-in and opened hood scoop • AMT ‘57 Ford custom headlight lenses added with “googly eye” reflectors • Kit windows replaced with clear PVC • ‘57 Ford interior with scratch sidepanels, ‘58 T-bird console, ‘62 T-bird bucket seats and rear seat insterts added to ‘57 Ford seat, ‘56 Ford custom steering wheel, scratch rear view mirror • Decanted, mixed, and airbrushed Tamiya lacquers Build thread ad nauseum, here, Edited September 11, 2018 by John Goschke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 John, you always make super attractive, period perfect customs. This one is perfect in paint , material choices, and detail......gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Excellent build! Great paint work, and I like the grille and taillight treatment. Superb! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 That is an absolutely beautiful car John. I loved following along on your build thread. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, traditional said: John, you always make super attractive, period perfect customs. This one is perfect in paint , material choices, and detail......gorgeous! I agree and Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Beautiful build, looks as if it just drove out of the Lil Pages of Rod & Custom. I like the Watson style scallops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 That is one very tastefully designed custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 John, that turned out really great. Fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Truly great work! Everything seems accurate to how a well done 1:1 would look "back in the day". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 John, WOW!! I've been watching since the start and it has turned out just as I thought it would! Fantastic!! What's next? Thanks for letting us look in. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Another beautiful Custom. Fantastic work John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Magnificent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 PERFECT !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 WOW ! that's awesome looks like it came right out of the pages of 60's Rod & Custom !!!! Really looks great color wheels every thing perfect !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Beautiful period correct custom , excellent work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 What can I say that hasn't been said? Amazing custom, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Beautiful custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks so much for all the comments, guys! Wish I had time for a personal reply to each of you but deadlines are limiting my forum time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Extremely nice custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Another work of art. John. Spectacular craftsmanship and beautiful concept. I hope you'll share it on Faux-vivor Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Wow!! Superb work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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