Ferbz Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 This needs a couple more details like Bellflower exhaust tips and a rear license plate to hide the two big holes in the rear bumper but I'm gonna call it done(so I can post it here!) Feel free to check out the progress of this build under On The Workbench. I basically used two removable hardtops to make the stretched sedan delivery top, scratchbuilt the interior cargo area, did some shaving/smoothing and tried my hand at laying out a Larry Watson pattern paintjob. I've had this idea rolling around in my head for years and have finally gotten around to executing it(I'm sure many of you probably know what that's like...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferbz Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 One thing I'll mention: you may notice the finish is a bit bumpy and irregular. The clearcoat would not dry and remained tacky for months! I tried a bunch of things to get it to dry/harden to no avail. Once it started to feel like it was hardening, I proceeded to wetsand it. As I let it sit a few days the surface started to get bumpy and weird! I've never had this happen to me before, but after some experimenting I figured it has something to do with the clear that I used(Duplicolor spray can acrylic lacquer, blue can). A bad can/batch perhaps? Needless to say, I was very frustrated and am staying away from that particular can from now on. I polished it the best I could and am leaving it as you see it here. It looks pretty good in pictures, but in person it's a different story lol Anyhow, I'm glad it's done, and am moving on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivesuns Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I like it! Too bad the paint didn't work out to suit but it is a neat paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 WOW Ferby, that is killer. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Very cool sedan delivery. The T-Bird responds well to this treatment. Nice job on the custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Man, that came out great. Glad you persevered, despite the paint issues. Cool concept, great execution. the detail of the mesh on the grille and taillights is a nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDak1 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Hey that is really really cool! First time I've ever been attracted to that year Thinderbird. The rear end looks like she was meant to be a long roof. Great execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I like it! What paint is under the Duplicolor clear? I've never had an issue with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That is so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: Man, that came out great. Glad you persevered, despite the paint issues. Cool concept, great execution. the detail of the mesh on the grille and taillights is a nice touch Agree. Who knew a 58 T-Bird could be a panel delivery. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL3 Model Worx Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 That's a cool model for sure! Too bad the clear didn't work out... I hate it when something wonky like that happens.... it happens/has happened to all of us I'm sure. I sprayed a guitar once and it was still "curing" two years later! And it is still fairly soft 6yrs down the line. But none the less you have executed a really cool concept! Really dig the paint scheme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 A what?!?! ? I love how you executed this, the trim over the roof and onto the hood. 7 hours ago, Ferbz said: finally gotten around to executing it(I'm sure many of you probably know what that's like...) No, don't know what you're talking about. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I remember following your build on this. I think it turned out great and a major part of that in my eyes is the paint treatment. I recall the work on getting the tailgate area to look the way you wanted. I think since this was a Kustom type build from the start that doing this paint style works sell to show off the different body lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) Vey cool. Would love to have a full size of this car. Mark Edited December 20, 2019 by the goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Looks sweet! Some paint issues are a mystery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Despite the (minor) paint flaws, this is a beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 That turned out great despite the paint issue. The idea was a natural for this body style and era of custom. Glad you brought it to reality. Love the paint work and the chrome striping. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 gorgeous looking car, super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Your Watson style paint really finishes off a cool execution ! All paints give us trouble sooner or later , don't dismiss the Duplicolor clear because of one bad paint job . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Wonerful idea and execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Ferby, this is one instance where the real(1/1) car builders should take note. This should be built as a real car. Also I would buy one if it was a resin model kit kit. Absolutely Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 what they all said x 2 ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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