bh1701 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I recently completed this AMT 1/25th scale 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL. It was an older kit (the box called it a "Prestige" kit). I had in my stash and finally decided to tackle it. This is also my 2nd attempt at using Bare Metal foil. My first attempt was on a model that was molded in color. This is my first try on a painted body. I ran into a few issues at the beginning, but managed to figure things out. All of the scripts and emblems are hand painted (still not ready to try doing these with BMF!). All of the silver trim on the interior was also hand painted. Not entirely pleased with the black wash on the grill - my usual approach was not working and I tried some other methods. Eventually I just gave up trying and figured this was as good as I was going to be able to do. Thanks for looking, Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Hi Bart! Wow, very nice! My dad had one when I was 8, and I remember sitting in his lap "steering" the car. Lotsa memories. Bravo for your built! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 That is a hard grille to work, but yours looks good, as do the rest of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 That is a totally sweet build !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Nice. I own a real one and it's also a 500XL and there are lots of shiny stuff everywhere. It's unfortunate that the model kit is wrong in many places, for example the interior is from a Convertible, the chrome stars in the tail lights are wrong as they should be four pointed and a backup light in the center, the tail light bezels are way too beefy, and some other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh1701 Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Force said: Nice. I own a real one and it's also a 500XL and there are lots of shiny stuff everywhere. It's unfortunate that the model kit is wrong in many places, for example the interior is from a Convertible, the chrome stars in the tail lights are wrong as they should be four pointed and a backup light in the center, the tail light bezels are way too beefy, and some other stuff Yes, the kit did take some liberties with the actual car! When I got ready to put the chrome stars in the taillights, I was surprised to see that they were not like the real car. I had my painting notes that mentioned the backup light which was nowhere to be seen on the model. I think the actual cars also had the letters GALAXIE on the trunk lid. The model omitted this detail, too. However, I was OK with that since it eliminated hand painting 7 more letters on the model! You're in Sweden with a classic American car? Are there a lot of collectors with classic US cars over there? Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Yes the G A L A X I E letters are also missing from the kit body, on the latest re-issue they are on the decal sheet together with all the emblems and scripts tho'. The classic American car interest are huge over here, partly because most of them were sold new over here back in the time and many want one now so the demand is high, my Galaxie was imported from California back in 2016 and I had a 1964 Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe before also imported from California back in 2004, and I sold it when I bought the Galaxie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Even with the kits short comings you mentioned it still looks great. Nice shades of blue inside and out and you did a great job on the trim detailing. The interior issue may come from the fact that this kit is based on the original annual kit that was offered as both a convertible or a hardtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I like those colours. The Galaxie 500's from the 50's and 60's are one of my favourite looking cars by Ford. 1/25 kits are hens teeth over here unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 It looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Awesome build. I've been wanting to pick up a '63 Galaxie kit for quite some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Very clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDean58 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Nice build, the colors look great and the grille looks pretty good. I have a couple of these on my bench right now and those grilles are horrible to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Every build is a learning experience and it looks to me like you've got it figured out , very nicely done ! If Icould hand paint the emblems and interior trim that good I wouldn't bother with foiling them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1943 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 You did a great job, Bart! I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Very well done, the BMF is exceptionally well done. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Excellent work, specially the black wash in those grilles - not easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Very nice job Bart. The interior really looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 You nailed it Bart...great job on this kit. It looks terrific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Nice looking Galaxie Bart! 'BMF" is not my friend! One of these days I'll figure it out, but yours looks great! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That is gorgeous Bart, my brother-in-law has a 1:1 427 Galaxie 500, that thing is a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Beautiful Galaxie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Very nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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