Ramfins59 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Here's a Modelhaus '57 Desoto kit that I'm very close to finishing, after much paint grief... I started this about a year ago but had to strip the paint twice due to my own errors in masking things properly for the 2 tone paint job. I finally got it done right and completed all the BMF work 2 days ago... what a job...!!! Today I trimmed and installed the Modelhaus glass and am waiting for the glue to completely dry before I do the final assemblies. The interior and chassis have been done for months, just waiting for the completed body. Have a look...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Top work Richard looks great . I had a 59 Mercury from them it must of been one of the last body's they cast. I still have to strip the paint off that after I messed up the paint. What do you use to strip resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 minute ago, 72 Charger said: Top work Richard looks great . I had a 59 Mercury from them it must of been one of the last body's they cast. I still have to strip the paint off that after I messed up the paint. What do you use to strip resin? Thanks a lot for the kind comment Dave. I've been using Purple Power to strip the paint from resin. I think I'll have to get a new batch as it took awhile, and 2 tries plus some scraping with a wooden toothpick to get all of the old paint off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 We dont get the Purple Power over here. Are there any other products I could use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 That is going to be sharp! i don't envy you doing all that foiling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 That's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Very classy looking Desoto; always thought this roof line was one of the most stylish of the '50s from any car maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I think it's one that I would have bought if I would have had any sense!! Looks terrific!! I do have to ask Richard......did you test fit the interior to the body with the glass in? It appears from the photos that you might have some fit issues between the mirror and the glass. Or it at least looks like it could be a very tight fit. I never realized that the mirror was located so far forward on these cars. Most Mopars from this period had them mounted closer to the front edge of the dash. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 25 minutes ago, bisc63 said: Very classy looking Desoto; always thought this roof line was one of the most stylish of the '50s from any car maker. Absolutely! Likewise, the Desoto 2-tone paint treatments were always some of my particular favorites! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 25 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I think it's one that I would have bought if I would have had any sense!! Looks terrific!! I do have to ask Richard......did you test fit the interior to the body with the glass in? It appears from the photos that you might have some fit issues between the mirror and the glass. Or it at least looks like it could be a very tight fit. I never realized that the mirror was located so far forward on these cars. Most Mopars from this period had them mounted closer to the front edge of the dash. Steve No Steve, I haven't tried test fitting the interior into the body yet... I only glued the windows in place late this afternoon and wanted to wait for the glue to dry so I wouldn't "mess up" the fit of the windows. Worst case scenario, I'll have to move the dash-mounted mirror back towards the seats if necessary. I won't be able to check this out until later tomorrow...... I have to have a "consultation" in the early AM with a surgeon regarding a proposed bypass operation... Happy, happy, joy, joy... Thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 That is looking beautiful Rich ? Good Luck tomorrow... hope all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ramfins59 said: No Steve, I haven't tried test fitting the interior into the body yet... I only glued the windows in place late this afternoon and wanted to wait for the glue to dry so I wouldn't "mess up" the fit of the windows. Worst case scenario, I'll have to move the dash-mounted mirror back towards the seats if necessary. I won't be able to check this out until later tomorrow...... I have to have a "consultation" in the early AM with a surgeon regarding a proposed bypass operation... Happy, happy, joy, joy... Thanks for the kind words. Just thought that it was worth mentioning Richard. This is one of those things that I have become cognoscente of since I messed one up myself some time back. Sometimes it's not immediately evident just how much of a rake the windshield has. It appears that the mirror stem was mounted at a fairly sharp angle backward from the transition trim piece between the dash and glass. By the way, I wish you luck with your appointment tomorrow! Important things first! Steve Edited January 14, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Good looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Lovely job on a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Ditto the good vibes and best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Looking very nice, look forward to seeing this one finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Looks to be well worth the effort. Can't wait to see it all together. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thanks for all of your kind comments guys... BTW... my "consultation" went well today, including more tests and blood work. I still have to go for an Echocardiogram and a CT scan, after which a date will be set for the surgery... probably some time in February...YEAY..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 The Deoto looks great so far ,cant wait so see it finished! Glad to here things went wel today. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Ramfins59 said: Thanks for all of your kind comments guys... BTW... my "consultation" went well today, including more tests and blood work. I still have to go for an Echocardiogram and a CT scan, after which a date will be set for the surgery... probably some time in February...YEAY..!!! Best to you my friend! Hope things are done and over with by April. Always look forward to seeing you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oPROJECTMAYHEMo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 That is a very nice car. You can tell the period it is from just from the lines and design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Great color choice! There's a lot of foil on those and you've done it, sweet! Love those DeSotos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thank you very much Jerry, Tom, Blake and Dennis for your very kind comments and your well wishes... It means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 12:46 PM, Ramfins59 said: Thanks for all of your kind comments guys... BTW... my "consultation" went well today, including more tests and blood work. I still have to go for an Echocardiogram and a CT scan, after which a date will be set for the surgery... probably some time in February...YEAY..!!! Really sweet looking Desoto build you have going Rich! I will keep you in my prayer Rich... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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