Koellefornia Kid Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hi guys, welcome to my first WIP here on this board. Some of you may have noticed already: I love to rebuild famous and legendary Hot Rods and Custom Cars in scale, so here is my new project: Revell´s Chip Foose-built ´48 Custom Cadillac, The Eldorod: I could have built it box-stock and it would have been a nice add to my collection of custom rebuilds. But there is this whispering voice inside my head that keeps telling me: „don´t build box-stock, don´t build box-stock, don´t...“ And, as always, I will obey. The idea is to turn the 2012 Foose-built Eldorod into the Foose-designed and Boyd Coddington-built Eldorod that rolled out of Boyd´s shop in 1998. Back then it looked like this: It´s actually the same car. Chip rebuilt it a few years ago into it´s, now blue, appearance that is shown on the box. But in my opinion, the original version looks better and cleaner. Maybe it´s because I´ve been a fan of this car for 20 years now and I just want to have it in my display case (could have bought the Franklin Mint die cast, but I see myself as a builder, not a buyer). So, let´s re-foose and boyd it... I will begin to work on the chrome parts. I´m doing that first, because I want to send them in to a company for replating and that will last a few weeks. Not that cheap or fast than doing it with Alclad or Molotow but definetely the best way to get REAL chrome. At first I removed the bumper guards from the front bumper... ...and did the same with the rear bumper. The new Eldorod version features a ´54 Pontiac grille, while the original had a single, straight grille bar. I´ll be using a Chezoom grille bar from the Testors kit to replace the center (an original Boyd part for a Boyd-built car, I think that´s adequate): Here is a mock up of the front: I think that´ll look great when the parts are chrome plated... In the meantime I will continue with some body mods, so stay tuned... Thanks for watching! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Looks good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkzwolf Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I like the original version f the car better as well. I like where your build is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I liked the original better too. and RESPECT, sending the chrome out for re-plating instead of going the quick & easy route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm neither a Boyd nor a Foose fan, but I like the direction you are going. I concur that the original design is better. It usually is. Nice craftsmanship on your part. Can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hi guys, nice to have some spectators! I don´t have much news today, Pre-X-mas-stress has started and modeling time is getting rare... Bumpers and Grille were sent for plating and I did some simple body work. On the hood and the trunk of the new Eldorod you find a pair of peaks, which have to be rmoved as well as the „Eldorod“-lettering on the front fenders: Did some sanding... ...and now, everything´s clean and smooth. Next, the roof will need some reshaping. The rear pillars of the kit have a different shape as the earlier version of the Eldorod. The marked area will be cut away on both sides and then I will have to deal with the rear window... See you soon and thanks for watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hi there! Roof modifications have been done. At first I cut away some areas at the rear pillars: Then I reworked the rear window opening. I filled the window with a piece of plastic sheet, using the window glass as pattern: Then I drilled a new oval window... ...filled and smoothed with putty and sand paper. Next I will do the wheels. I have some ideas to make a set of one-offs, hope I will finish them before X-mas. See ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 When I posted model of James Hetfield´s Iron Fist a few months ago, Guy "geetee66“ said: "If the wheels aren´t right it can spoil the whole look“. And I totally agree with him. I think the right kind of rolling stock is one of the most characterizing feature of a custom car. Here ist he problem: The Eldorod (old or new version) has one-off wheels, manufactured for this particularly car only. Reproducing them in scale is an almost impossible task, but I have an idea to get as close as I can get. At first I simply wanted to use these Pegasus Apollos: After placing one of them under the front fender I thought they look just a little bit too small and too flat. The center of the wheel actually sticks out oft he rim: Didn´t like that, so I took a set of aftermarket aluminium rims (15“ wheels for 1/18th models)... And mounted the Apollos into them: Left is the combined wheel, the original Apollo on the right. Now the wheels are a little bit staggered and the center is level with the rim: Did this with all fours: But now I have another problem. The larger wheels didn´t fit right... ...because of the inner fender wells: I´ll have to enlarge them a little bit, will do that between Christmas and New Year. So, merry X-mas everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I love what you are doing with this. I like the grille change and especially like the modifications to the wheels. I don't like the wheels in the Food kit for the car and I don't like the OOB Pegasus Apollos. Your modification with the rims is a definite improvement. I have a couple of sets of those that I may have to try a similar approach with. Can't wait to see what else you do with this build. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I like what you're thinking on the wheels and tires. Looking at the picture of the model it looks as if the front inner fenders have a slight "tubing" for clearance. Would you have the room you need with your wheels if you increased the size of the Tub or would it just look wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 When you said backdate I assumed you were going to convert it to a traditional Old School Kustom, as has been done by others. But I never new that Foose's recent Revell project was itself an updating of work he had done for Boyd. And i agree with others commenting here, the Boyd version is simpler, purer and more to the point that the contemporary pseudo-retro variant that Foose has given us. You're doing beautiful work and the result should be every bit as impressive as the 1998 original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel886 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 There's a couple videos floating around, new from SEMA, and one filmed at the a shop. Chip talks about the A pillar mod, front and rear wheel well openings, the grille, added chrome accents, the top/side window mods, and reworked front wheel well liners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 This is very cool!! But, I can't help but wonder now, has anyone done a build using a Chevy Fleetline roof? If anyone could steer me to a build of that, I would like it very much indeed!! I have seen the Olds done that already. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 Thank you, guys. Good to know that you like what I´m doing... David, Idon´t know if somone has done something like this, but I remember to have seen it done with a AMT ´51 Bel Air hard top. I think a ´51 Fleetline roof and trunk might do the trick to make a Sedanette, but I guess there´s only one way to find out... In the meantime I made some new inner fender wells. First I cut away the kit ones... ...to allow the front wheels to sink deeper into the fenders. Then I scratch built new, raised arcs from sheet styrene: Now the body can sit nice and low on ist new wheels: Really like the looks of that Thanks for looking, see ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Oliver.....very cool project and how-to photos so far....looking forward to your future progress......TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Wow your mods definitely flow better than on the kit offering !!!! Your wheel work looks fantastic too filling up the empty space the Apollos left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) Looking good, Oliver. Cleaner is better. On 12/23/2018 at 10:50 PM, mod3l Lover said: ... But, I can't help but wonder now, has anyone done a build using a Chevy Fleetline roof? I just bought the two kits to do exactly that, but somebody on here has combined the two already, and I believe is offering the result in resin. EDIT: Yup. Edited December 27, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 You have my attention. I like what your doing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 13 hours ago, cobraman said: You have my attention. I like what your doing . Yes sir gonna be watching. You showed the pic of the magazine cover and I got a flash back, remember it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Your front inner fenders are like what I was thinking. They look natural and give you the tire clearance you need. This is a great looking build and I enjoy watching your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi guys. A happy new year for you all! I started to do some engine modifications. I preassembled the block and drilled some holes for the plug wires: Then I built a new air cleaner. I´ll be using this one from my parts box: I shortend it a bit and scratch built a box from sheet styrene: That will sit on top of the manifold: Then I realised that the old Eldorod didn´t have any mirrors, so closed the pinholes in the doors with putty: Think I´m ready for paint now, so stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Looking forward to colour Oliver. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice modifications. I look forward to future progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Hi there, just a little update: Applied some paint to the body. First a basecoat of Opel Apache Copper: Then two coats of a custom mix of brillant red and red metallic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Added some BMF to the body, as well as the head- and taillights: Also finished the interior. It´s box stock except for the steering wheel which came from a Testors Smoothster kit (another original Boyd part): The engine is completed, too, with a custom air cleaner, wires and self-made decals for the valve covers: The roof was painted with the same tan as the interior. The new window was equipped with a clear plastic piece from a folder cover: Got info about my rechromed parts. They should arrive next week, so the Eldorod will be finished soon! Thanks for looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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