Belugawrx Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Embossing powder Well mixed...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Steve, I've been going through every page of this within the last couple of days. So much good stuff in this entire series. From the reworking of the wheels to the firewall rebuilding/detailing, to the interior detailing, engine detailing, etc. So much nicely done scratch building & overall great model building. Plus, the photos are fantastic, super clear & to the point. BTW, the window gasket rendition looks really close to me, although I, too, would be concerned about the longevity of the electrical tape. Who knows, it may not be an issue. Keep pushing, very inspiring to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Great attention to detail, Steve!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 35 minutes ago, slusher said: Great attention to detail, Steve!! Thanks Carl! 1 hour ago, sbk said: Steve, I've been going through every page of this within the last couple of days. So much good stuff in this entire series. From the reworking of the wheels to the firewall rebuilding/detailing, to the interior detailing, engine detailing, etc. So much nicely done scratch building & overall great model building. Plus, the photos are fantastic, super clear & to the point. BTW, the window gasket rendition looks really close to me, although I, too, would be concerned about the longevity of the electrical tape. Who knows, it may not be an issue. Keep pushing, very inspiring to see. Thank you Steve! I appreciate all of that coming from an accomplished builder like yourself! Yeah, I dumped the electrical tape and just painted the seals. I don't need any trouble down the road! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 I managed to get the grille and radiator brace brackets in place. Ran into a small chassis fitment problem regarding the hood brace. I'll have to figure out a solution to that one. Door handles are next and then the interior and chassis can be mated to the body. Later! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Stellar build. Super crisp and clean. I am sure you'll resolve the fit issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Rider said: Stellar build. Super crisp and clean. I am sure you'll resolve the fit issue. Thanks Curt. The fit problem is a small one, but I still have to figure out a solution. The hood brace that I constructed from a piece of wire is inserted through a hole in the radiator wall and retained with a short piece of wire jacket on the inside of the engine compartment. It interferes with the washer bottle as I try to install the chassis. The tolerances are so close in some areas of this project that as in this case, if I could install the chassis without the interior in place so that I could slide the chassis forward an eighth of an inch as I install it instead of straight in, everything would fit fine. I don't know if any of that makes sense but basically my options are to change the hood brace or remove the washer jar and re-install it after the chassis is in. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Ya wanna know what I think? ,, Bill Geary and Juha Airio better look out ,,, there's a new top dog in town. ? Edited September 22, 2019 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Can-Con said: Ya wanna know what I think? ,, Bill Geary and Juha Airio better look out ,,, there's a new top dog in town. ? I concur!!! Cruz be looking over his shoulder, too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Can-Con said: Ya wanna know what I think? ,, Bill Geary and Juha Airio better look out ,,, there's a new top dog in town. ? 1 hour ago, Bucky said: I concur!!! Cruz be looking over his shoulder, too!! I have a feeling that they're all safe! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Just read this whole thread, start to finish...., all I can say is, holy cow Batman! Stunning from any and all angles, fantastic work and attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, tbill said: Just read this whole thread, start to finish...., all I can say is, holy cow Batman! Stunning from any and all angles, fantastic work and attention to detail. I appreciate that Tom! I am pleased to say that I have finally finished the engine compartment! The rest of the model should be wrapped up within the next few days. All that I can say is that it's about time! I'm ready to move on to another project after nearly 6 months on this one! That's about 4 months longer than I had anticipated! I just couldn't contain myself when it came to modifications and detailing! Anyway, the engine compartment is finished except for the torsion hood springs which will be added along with the hood when it is installed. The hood will be able to be opened and closed when finished, but it will not be removable, so enjoy the photos with the air cleaners in place! Once the hood is installed it might be all but impossible to set them in place again! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, tbill said: Just read this whole thread, start to finish...., all I can say is, holy cow Batman! Stunning from any and all angles, fantastic work and attention to detail. I agree Tom. Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Did the car have hood snubber/bumpers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 6 months, eh? When ya gets done with this one, g'head and build a '66, or '67 Fury, while C body Plymouths are fresh on yer mind. Shouldn't take as long, that way!! LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Truly impressive! Everything looks just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thank you guys! 8 hours ago, Flat32 said: Did the car have hood snubber/bumpers? Good point. I thought of that a while back but it slipped my mind. They will be an easy addition. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 18 hours ago, Bucky said: 6 months, eh? When ya gets done with this one, g'head and build a '66, or '67 Fury, while C body Plymouths are fresh on yer mind. Shouldn't take as long, that way!! LoL Uuuh......no! I'm done with Plymouth Furys for a while. The next likely candidates are a Johan 1968 Olds 442 W-30, or an AMT 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix. I'm pretty excited about both of them! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Tonight I managed to get the "torsion bar" hood springs installed. It's nights like this where I can tell that all of the hours of planning and fabricating begin to pay off. Everything fits together as planned! How often does that happen?! And the hood still closes!!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I'm gonna hafta look back and see how ya did that! Great piece of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Buick Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Great build Steve, impressive work on the engine compartment, the small details really help make it stand out and the working hinges must have been a bit of a headache to get to work. I am assume the air cleaners are removable to show the carb detail off. I am looking forward to seeing the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thank you gentlemen! 9 hours ago, 59 Buick said: I am assume the air cleaners are removable to show the carb detail off. Yes, they are. But I'm not certain if they will ever make it back on the model at this point. With the hood permanently installed, replacing the air cleaners is a very difficult operation. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Fantastic work Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Hey Steve, how much spare time do you have ??? Keep building this kind of detail & the rest of us will quit & just watch you....,Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I have to say this is one of the most detailed builds I have seen in quite awhile. The underhood is amazing. The carbs! Wow I love the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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