b_erwin Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 I built a replica of the car my dad had when I was a boy. I planned to give it to him on Father's Day, but didn't get it done in time, so I'll give it to him for Christmas. I used a bunch of new (to me) techniques I've learned from this site and a couple FB pages and a couple I figured out myself. These include: Chrome trim on the side, hood and trunk are BMF (first time using it). Chrome around the windows and interior trim is Molotow / Krylon silver leafing pens. Badging is metallic Sharpie. I had to make an oil pan with Evergreen sheet and putty because the engine had a slot in it for the axle to pass through. Glass was dipped in Future floor polish and the clear coat is Future, as well (I still need to buff and polish the clear, but will wait a couple weeks so it is very cured). I used BMF behind the tail lights to increase reflectivity. I used Bondic to make lenses for the headlights, license plate lights and gauges on the dash. All in all I am pretty happy with the outcome:
Modlbldr Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 That is a beautiful build! Great job. Definitely one to be proud of and I'm sure he will love it. Later-
espo Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 This came together quickly. Great looking build and I'm also sure your father will like it also.
b_erwin Posted July 19, 2020 Author Posted July 19, 2020 1 minute ago, espo said: This came together quickly. Great looking build and I'm also sure your father will like it also. LOL. It was actually over a couple months. I just didn’t post it while it was in process.
BeakDoc Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 You should be happy with that one. Very nice. I love seeing those older kits built up in such fine fashion. Great job on the lenses and gauge faces. Every build I tell myself I’m gonna do that, yet, I never do.
doorsovdoon Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 Nice work on the foiling. Interior is really nice. Lovely build, first one I've seen.
RAMBENNA Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 looks fabulous, great job , nice and clean and a car not seen to much. love it
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