Plowboy Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just finished this one up. Another stalled project out of the pile! It started out as an old painted up convertible promo with a cracked windshield frame. I'm not a big fan of convertibles (especially ones with no top) and the interior isn't that great either. So, the decision was made to turn it into a hardtop. I had an old built up '57 Fairlane that donated it's roof. I was going to attempt making the roof as it should be. But, after looking at photos of the full scale, I decided I liked the Fairlane roof much better. To me, it looks a lot sleeker with it. Besides, it was going to be a custom anyhow. I actually had the body in paint and clear (Tamiya Mica Blue and Silver) when I decided to build a different interior for it. Not recommended BTW! I used the interior tub and custom seats from the '57 Fairlane. I sanded the panels smooth and created my own design with styrene rod and .020 styrene. The seats and door panels got Tamiya Gray Primer with a coat of floor polish. The dash, top of the panels and package tray got Mica Blue. Wheels, tires and disc brakes are from Pegasus. Thanx for checking it out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 That roof turns it into a good-looking car, it's what Ford should have done in the first place! Well done indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I have to agree with you on the roof change. This looks like how ford should have done it. Poor old Edsels never got any respect but done in this style they really look great. I like the more contemporary two tone paint work also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Very sharp. What did you use to finish the bumpers/grille. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I agree with all of the other comments- excellent build, great paint, and a beautiful finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I'm an Edsel fan anyway and will always defend what was a good car with poor timing, but this is a very elegant machine and the paintjob is flawless! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Super cool rarity!! Great color combo and wheel choice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Nice and clean! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Nice work Roger!! Super clean job! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Painted Black said: Very sharp. What did you use to finish the bumpers/grille. ? Thanx! I used Dupli Color Chrome. It has more of a brushed/satin chrome look to it. It may look better airbrushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Rockford said: I'm an Edsel fan anyway and will always defend what was a good car with poor timing, but this is a very elegant machine and the paintjob is flawless! Well done! Thanx! If you like this model, you may also like the '58 Edsel Phantom Wagon I did a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks, they do look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very Nice. Super clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very sharp custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 17 hours ago, Plowboy said: Just finished this one up. Another stalled project out of the pile! It started out as an old painted up convertible promo with a cracked windshield frame. I'm not a big fan of convertibles (especially ones with no top) and the interior isn't that great either. So, the decision was made to turn it into a hardtop. I had an old built up '57 Fairlane that donated it's roof. I was going to attempt making the roof as it should be. But, after looking at photos of the full scale, I decided I liked the Fairlane roof much better. To me, it looks a lot sleeker with it. Besides, it was going to be a custom anyhow. I actually had the body in paint and clear (Tamiya Mica Blue and Silver) when I decided to build a different interior for it. Not recommended BTW! I used the interior tub and custom seats from the '57 Fairlane. I sanded the panels smooth and created my own design with styrene rod and .020 styrene. The seats and door panels got Tamiya Gray Primer with a coat of floor polish. The dash, top of the panels and package tray got Mica Blue. Wheels, tires and disc brakes are from Pegasus. Thanx for checking it out! Wow, very nicely done and YES, it does look better with that style roof..Not big on that type of wheel but they set the model off real nice..Excellent work and nice coloring..Super clean, just can't say enough of how its soooo well done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbattersby Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Beautiful job, especially the addition of the Fairlane roof, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Well done for rescuing it and achieving such an effective transformation with the roof graft - there's no way I'd have ever known it didn't start off like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Looks great. It has a Foose build about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Came out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Looks fantastic, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Thanx to everyone for all of the great comments! I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Beautiful ! Never seen an Edsel look soooo good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Another great Model from your bench Rodger. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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