Brutalform Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Finished this car up a few weeks ago. This is a build I started working on to take a break from all the other projects I have going on. I just stayed with it until it was completed. It sits a tad high in the back, but that’s because I had different intentions with the build, besides the Zintsmater car, and the suspension was done. But I can live with the car sitting this way. The BMF that is available now is no where near as nice as the “new improved chrome” that I can no longer find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Very nice, well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Very cool Tom👍 How about a picture of the real car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Very cool Tom👍 How about a picture of the real car?? Thanks. Here are two. One good thing, there are a few pics out there of the real car, unlike many of the old S/S cars. Edited August 25, 2021 by Brutalform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 And again, great job replicating that S/S'er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Beautiful job Tom! Love the subject and your fabulous execution. The look of whitewalls on early sixties SS’er’s, so nostalgic for me (as well as for other fellow old geezers). I wouldn’t have even noticed the height of the rear if you hadn’t pointed it out. Under hood detail is also really nice. I experienced your BMF troubles this morning in using a brand new package - it doesn’t stick worth a darn! I had to pull out what little foil I’ve been using for a few years to finish the small job I was doing (Revell’s new XKE roadster). I guess we need to add adhesive to use this newer stuff? Edited August 25, 2021 by papajohn97 Grammar fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Nice looking Impala. Looks just like the 1:1 pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I remember the old Z-master ads from back in the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Very nice Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 That is very well done, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 20 hours ago, papajohn97 said: Beautiful job Tom! Love the subject and your fabulous execution. The look of whitewalls on early sixties SS’er’s, so nostalgic for me (as well as for other fellow old geezers). I wouldn’t have even noticed the height of the rear if you hadn’t pointed it out. Under hood detail is also really nice. I experienced your BMF troubles this morning in using a brand new package - it doesn’t stick worth a darn! I had to pull out what little foil I’ve been using for a few years to finish the small job I was doing (Revell’s new XKE roadster). I guess we need to add adhesive to use this newer stuff? And yet another BMF'er with sticking issues....😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thanks for the positive replies everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 21 hours ago, papajohn97 said: Beautiful job Tom! Love the subject and your fabulous execution. The look of whitewalls on early sixties SS’er’s, so nostalgic for me (as well as for other fellow old geezers). I wouldn’t have even noticed the height of the rear if you hadn’t pointed it out. Under hood detail is also really nice. I experienced your BMF troubles this morning in using a brand new package - it doesn’t stick worth a darn! I had to pull out what little foil I’ve been using for a few years to finish the small job I was doing (Revell’s new XKE roadster). I guess we need to add adhesive to use this newer stuff? I haven’t had any issues with the product not sticking. My problem is it looks too rough, and grainy after it’s applied. After rubbing, and burnishing, it still looks rough. (See last pic). The old “new improved” BMF had a nice, shiny, smooth look after applied. And yes, I always fine sand my posts and other areas before painting and foiling. Sometimes I sand those areas even after painting, if need be, since any blemishes on those areas, like window posts, etc, being foiled will show through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 super nice Chevy… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 That looks spot on.Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Love the tail panel and headlight bucket treatment (contrasting finishes). That`s the way they are supposed to look. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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