cobraman Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 That is one fantastic looking paint job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I'm not a customs fan per say. But this is cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Well...it looks like I need to check in on you more often The last time I check your progress, all you had posted was a picture of the kit and a few shots of the actual car!! Good work, buddy!! Can't wait to see it at NNL West and GSL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Killer paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Awesome results on this build John. The chrome looks great....as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Hello.......thanks guys for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them........I got the last coat of clear on the body and installed the glass.......I also Alcladed the interior roof like the real car........I also attached the drive shaft and added some GWS Flame Decals to it........I also started on the front 1/2 of the exhaust system, I used aluminum tubing..........I installed the rear seats and made door panel inserts .......I also finished the interior Fin that runs along the center console and painted Tamiya Clear Blue over the Red Clear lenses to look like purple lenses like the real car and thank you to Art Laski for suggesting the Tamiya Clear Blue over the Red lenses .........I also had GWS Decals make me a autograph signature decal that Gene Winfield autographed on the interior fin on the real car........I alcladed all the chrome on the fin too.......I also attached the body to the chassis........thanks of looking Edited June 4, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 And a few more .......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Fabulous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 when you start the build, i'm in! I look at what you are doing and I say to myself "I can do that" as time goes by and you get more into it.... I start to believe I cant . then when you get to the Alclad... im OUT. incredible as usual!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Wow John....Looking fantastic! That is pure candy from top to bottom. One question, did you clear over your foil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 John... outstanding update. This build is a pir Gem to look at. As Clay's said... it's pure eye candy for the rest of us. You are in the home stretch for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Blimey, John! Absolutely beautiful. If I can get even halfway to your level of skill, I'll die a happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Hello......thank you all so very much for following along with this build and for the very nice comments.......I really appreciated it.......I`m calling this build finished.......I finished the exhaust system and added the radiator with hoses.......I also attached the modified front and rear Bumpers that I painted Alclad.......I made and painted the air cleaner ........I added the custom GWS decals for the air cleaner and "Wild Cad" plates .......I finished the trunk area and made some emblems and also painted Alclad.........and for "Shits and Giggles" I made a Diorama of Gene Winfields old shop and added some custom painted Mercury 1/2`s and of course GWS Decals made all the decals for the Diorama.......Its not perfect but, good enough for the girls I go with !!!!!........I will shoot some "Outside" pics in a few days.......thanks for looking Edited June 9, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 And a few more.......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 John... Holy Smokes... this turn out Awesome!!. Gotta Be one of your best builds yet. I absolutely love this build. Favorite pics are of the car in front of the Windfield Diorama. Best part of it is Gene giving the Caddy a Thumbs Up You did a Killer Job for sure. I can't wait to see the paint out in the Sunlight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Oh Holey Moley !!!! John That is amazing man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That’s quite a jewel, Brother! Another masterpiece, for sure. I hope Winfield gets to see this, because I’m sure he will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 she is just drop dead gorgeous John... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) On 4/4/2018 at 6:54 AM, PARTSMARTY said: Too cool for words-wow !!! Xs 2...WOW...!!! LOVE the diorama too..! Edited June 10, 2018 by disabled modeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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