John Goschke Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Here's the second side of my '59 Buick test car with a new version of the revised wheel opening. I think I'm ready to do this on the final model. Let me know hat you guys think. Here's a link to the original topic post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I like it....... reminds me of what the Ayala's did to the 'Wild Bird', with mimicking the front opening on the rear... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Didn't like it at first but with the complete car shown it looks good as do the rounded fins.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, JollySipper said: I like it....... reminds me of what the Ayala's did to the 'Wild Bird', with mimicking the front opening on the rear... 8 minutes ago, crazyjim said: Looks good. Thanks, guys! Timothy, you're right, T-birds look terrific minus the skirts, and the Wild Bird is a great example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, moparfarmer said: Didn't like it at first but with the complete car shown it looks good as do the rounded fins.. Thanks, Wayne! Glad you like it. The fins on the final model won't be rounded. The car shown here is a parts car with damaged fins that I used to test the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bball Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Looks fantastic. I can't wait for the rest of the build!👍😁☺️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 It looks proportionate to my eyes, so, yes, do it. Now, about that excess rear overhang...🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 John, that looks a lot better with the revised wheel openings! That should have been the original stock look than what GM did with the original '59. 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 59 minutes ago, Casey said: It looks proportionate to my eyes, so, yes, do it. Now, about that excess rear overhang...🤔 Thanks, Casey! I don't know, I kinda like that rear overhang! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 51 minutes ago, MrObsessive said: John, that looks a lot better with the revised wheel openings! That should have been the original stock look than what GM did with the original '59. 👌 Thanks, Bill! I wanted to it look as if the factory might've done it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I think you’re excellent at what you do John! Always enjoy seeing your work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Nice looking Invicta. Love that body style with the big fins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Nice changes , makes the body flow better imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 12 hours ago, CabDriver said: I think you’re excellent at what you do John! Always enjoy seeing your work! Thanks Jim! Much appreciated! 4 hours ago, Zippi said: Nice looking Invicta. Love that body style with the big fins. Thanks, Bob! I, too, love me some big fins! 52 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Nice changes , makes the body flow better imo Thanks Jeff! I think it helps the flow and lessens the visual "bulk" of the original rear quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 If memory serves me correct, 59 was the last year of the big fins (rocket age) in the automotive industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1960 had fins, too. Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler, DeSoto, Cadillac, Chevy, Ford, and others. Chevy and Ford fins sort of laid down flat, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bucky said: 1960 had fins, too. Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler, DeSoto, Cadillac, Chevy, Ford, and others. Chevy and Ford fins sort of laid down flat, though. Correct. 1960 was the pinnacle for "fin height" for some of the Mopars. They don't get any higher or more pronounced than Plymouth or Chrysler in '60!! Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 16 hours ago, John Goschke said: Thanks, Casey! I don't know, I kinda like that rear overhang! I agree!! There's no such thing on too much length on a Buick!! Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Except for very minor body work the wheel opening mods are complete on the final model! I'm pretty pleased with how this turned out – it gives this model a real "hook!" I also detailed the wheels with an India ink wash, along with painting the tri-color and gold emblems in each center cap, now they're not so toy-like. The tailpipes got their customary hit of Alclad Chrome, and the chassis's been detail-painted in the usual style, including a "Buick Green" engine and trans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 looks very good, I remember these from my youth....which is long gone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 The first thing I notice after the rear wheel well openings being changed is that the overall look the body seems lighter or slimmer in the rear quarters. These cars always looked great but a little heavy in the rear. Amazing how such a small change can alter the overall look of the body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I love a lot of that late '50's " Jet Age" styling. Those were the new cars of my high school days. Like you said those are long gone after six decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Joining in with the choir here..... love the "new" looks. Great idea and implementation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The wire wheels and opened up rear wheel wells look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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