Koellefornia Kid Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hard to believe it´s the same model. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Talk about night and day! I'd be saying fantastic, beautiful etc even if you'd built it from a pristine kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 8 hours ago, 89AKurt said: Did your sheet of BMF have expired adhesive? That seems to be a problem. Also, are you going to vacuum-form a rear window? The adhesive was OK, and the sheet was wrinkle-free. The foil seemed really fragile and easy to rip or chip when burnishing (with a toothpick-same way I've been doing it for years). I prefer the look of the "unzipped" rear window; I remember 'verts cruising around like this when I was a kid. The paint scheme on this kit was inspired by one I used to see in my neighbourhood back in '62. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, pack rat said: [...] I prefer the look of the "unzipped" rear window; [...] Only because I've done model rockets, I have used soft balsa wood to burnish. I didn't know about the zipper back window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Awww , that's nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 That's a contender for the Save of The Year trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 What were the problems with the BMF? It all looks pretty good to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Disregard. Just saw your answer to Pack Rat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Awesome save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 That first pic looked like a real car! I agree with all the other folks. Exceptional.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 5:13 PM, Phildaupho said: Incredibly well done restoration. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdkingjay Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) What a save!! While we are all our own worst critics, I'd be thrilled with the final result. I'll take a glue bomb resto any day over a fresh kit. I have a Johan Plymouth police wagon I did a similar job on a few years ago. Judging by the colors, build style and generous use of glue, I wouldn't be surprised if they were both built originally by the same builder. Edited January 12, 2019 by Rdkingjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 These are rarely ever seen. You did a super job bringing it back from the brink.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Fantastic save, beautiful work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 What a great save. Killer color choice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgamble Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 A nice recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MININORTHFORDMAN Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 out standing restoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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