JollySipper Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Here it is Guys, my mild custom '57 Thunderbird from the AMT kit. We really need a modern tool of this subject. The frame for the front glass wasn't anywhere near fitting to the glass, so I just left the windshield "speedster" style. Thanks to those that followed the short WIP I did on this, and feel free to comment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I like this a lot. Mild custom, but just right. Nice colors inside and out, and I like the roof treatment with the scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Very clean, that looks terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I like the blue interior against the white. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Man.. that sits just right, nice job👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Cool! I'm glad you guys all like it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 NIce rendition of this old bird, Timothy. Your comment about the windshield and its frame hits the mail on its head - Look at this: " Mind the gap, please !" Maybe it will work if one cuts 1 or 2 mm off in the middle of the upper frame... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Just now, 1959scudetto said: NIce rendition of this old bird, Timothy. Your comment about the windshield and its frame hits the mail on its head - Look at this: " Mind the gap, please !" Maybe it will work if one cuts 1 or 2 mm off in the middle of the upper frame... ? NAIL, of course... ... and afterwards reglue the 2 frame parts with epoxy or superglue to the clear part of the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Tasty! Bravo! And thanks for the discussion on the windshield frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Beautiful 'bird! And I'll be sure to check the frame when I build my '57. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Thanks a whole bunch, Fellas! 6 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: and afterwards reglue the 2 frame parts with epoxy or superglue to the clear part of the windshield. I was just looking at your excellent build, and an idea came to me.... You could just cut the windshield frame at the corners where the lower part with the wipers meets the rounded upper part. Then you maybe could move the rounded upper part back and down, rejoining it with the lower part? Just a thought.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Superb Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Very nice color on that interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Super Sharp Thunderbird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Sweet 'bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 18 hours ago, JollySipper said: Thanks a whole bunch, Fellas! I was just looking at your excellent build, and an idea came to me.... You could just cut the windshield frame at the corners where the lower part with the wipers meets the rounded upper part. Then you maybe could move the rounded upper part back and down, rejoining it with the lower part? Just a thought.... Thanks, TJ - might have worked, but I have sold this one (and more than 60 others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Really nice TJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 great mild custom for the era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks for all the cool replies.... If I had a real T-Bird, it would look a lot like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Very nice! I love the whitewalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 This is very nicely done. Great contrast between interior and exterior colors, looks SO sharp. Shows what a builder CAN accomplish with these older kits. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very nice build !!👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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