Limeyglue Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 My friend kindly gave me this as a present. It wasn't complete and he challenged me to build it using the custom parts in the box. The first thing I did was remove all the emblems and fill the vent doors in the wings then the gas filler door and shave the door handles. I have also added the peaked headlights. I used the kit rolled front pan which took quite a bit of time to get the shape right and to get the insert to fit. I'm now on with the rolled rear pan but I'm having to modify the kit part instead of just scratching one. Thanks for looking Lee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 So far so good! Looking forward to seeing how this custom bird turns out. I'm building the same 57 Tbird but as a land speed racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Really love these older custom/stylized kits. Would like to see some of them rereleased. Looking forward to where you are going with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Yeah I'm watching this one. Like that front grille treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Nice. That body is looking slick as a cats ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 It’s sure got some nice lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Thanks guys. Quite enjoying building this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Very clean custom work. Looks great. Hows about a bubble top? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Very cool.. Wish I had an older issue of this. On the newer issues the wheel openings are off from side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Very clean custom work. Looks great. Hows about a bubble top? I did think about it but I decided just to clean up the lines and make a mildish custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Done a bit more. Got the rear pan in and the first coat of primer. I have a few areas to sort as a few areas have ghosted through. Also got the wheels on,they are from the AMT 50 Ford convertible. Thanks for looking Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Very nice old school custom project, I really like the front and rear treatment! Did you choose a colour already? I'd really like to see some candy here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 You have some nice mild custom work going on. Looks like you're off to a great start! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Very nice old school custom project, I really like the front and rear treatment! Did you choose a colour already? I'd really like to see some candy here! Thanks Oliver. Yes it going to be candy blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Now that's some koolness right there! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Small update. Got the body in the first base colour. Been masking today,still a bit more to do. Thanks for looking Lee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 That's going to look cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I love your design for those scallops! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Nice clean work, it's looking good so far. Looking at the masked up lines I can't wait to see the paint! Love these old school custom builds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 This is looking pretty cool. Following. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Great looking project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Man, what great looking lines. This thing is going to be sharp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Love the grill and custom work.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 That is sharp! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 11:21 AM, Draggon said: I love your design for those scallops! X2.I'm curious about the method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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