Exotics_Builder Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) While vexing on color options for the Alpha Models Ferrari GTC4Lusso, I decided to start a period custom. Looking at my options, I elected to pull the AMT 59 El Camino out of the stash and use it as the base. For those not familiar with it, this kit does have an acceptable chassis with separate suspension and exhaust. It is lacking in interior detail, including only engraved pieces on the door cards. To help the process, I also pulled out the Revell 59 Chevy Custom Hardtop. This kit will supply some custom parts to the El Camino. Wheels are from a Fujimi kit that was issued several years ago which will be applied with American Satco wide whitewalls (I still have a couple of remaining sets). Body mods started with a 3mm (about 3 scale inches) chop to the top. Not aggressive but contributes to the effect. I also scraped the standard body side molding and replaced with Evergreen half round strip shaped at the ends. I applied the custom front pan from the El Camino kit and the front “eyelet” fillers from the Revell kit. I also applied the Revell kit rear fender skirts which required a little shaping. For the pickup bed, I decided to do a diamond plate floor. A wood floor seemed out of place and carpet/upholstery would limit options on finishing. I am not totally sold on this, but it is done. The sides of the bed area had two parts which did not fit well on the kit I have. I decided to do tuck and roll sides, applying scale corrugated siding for the effect. Evergreen quarter round trim around the sides completed the effect. The chrome trim on the El Camino is very faint and I bolstered that with Evergreen angle strips of various sizes. After some cleanup, first primer round is done. Need some cleanup and final primer. Work will move on to interior mods, engine and chassis. Right now, the color choice is Tamiya Base White with Bob’s Paints Crème Brulee over it. Interior will be white and tan/cream. Edited December 6, 2022 by Exotics_Builder Update 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica007 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Nice job on the top and the bed area looks great, looking forward to see more. I built the 59 and 60 kits and have some parts left, if you need any let me know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Good custom fodder in the '59 kit; should be interesting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Liking the custom work you have done so far, that bed is a big improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The 59 is looking good so far. That Creme Brulee is going to look nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 This is looking great. The fin trim feels a little aggressive at this point, but I wouldn't hold any doubts about the diamond plated, it looks good. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Following this one for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 The fact that your kitbashing from the start tells me you have been at this hobby for awhile. Since you chopped the top, I am curious how you get the windshield to fit since it has so much curvature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Bills72sj said: The fact that your kitbashing from the start tells me you have been at this hobby for awhile. Since you chopped the top, I am curious how you get the windshield to fit since it has so much curvature. I actually test fitted and it can be cut down to fit. I'll show it later. I was able to trim the rear as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Got the first white primer coat on the body. Needs a couple of tweaks before final primer. Then Tamiya Base White will be applied before Bob's Paint Creme Brulee. Started on the interior, taking the custom interior of the Revell 59 2n1 and merging into the AMT interior. I also cut out the door panels and will use the Revell panels as well. Still more work to go on this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Looking good Gerry!👍 Nice job on that bed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Interior seats almost done. A little cleanup and then the door panels. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 The changes to the interior are a great upgrade from the kits interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 10:17 AM, espo said: The changes to the interior are a great upgrade from the kits interior. Agreed, I may need to investigate that with the kits I have too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 17 hours ago, Joe Handley said: Agreed, I may need to investigate that with the kits I have too! Besides the very tastefully way that Gary did this interior some other materials to consider. I used Plastruct #91519 O scale Corrugated Siding for Tuck and Roll Interior panels. There are other products out there, but this is something I tried and will use again in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Nice work so far. Seats are going to look awesome in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Very nice custom work,Gerry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/14/2022 at 7:01 AM, espo said: Besides the very tastefully way that Gary did this interior some other materials to consider. I used Plastruct #91519 O scale Corrugated Siding for Tuck and Roll Interior panels. There are other products out there, but this is something I tried and will use again in the future. That was option 1. And it is what is used for the sides of the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 First base coat, Bob’s Paints Crème Brulee. Accidentally spilled the jar doing a refill so having to a new order of this from Bob’s. Guess I will move to the interior and chassis while waiting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Cool project and interesting color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 This is looking really good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Sharp looking color! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Beautiful color for a custom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 That "pudding" color is awesome.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Now that we are back from our trip east, I pulled out the El Camino and got back at it. I applied a clear coat, a few Gofer Gold Pinstripe decals for accent and a light covering clear coat over that. Will let cure and then heavy clear coat for sanding polishing. On the interior, I toyed with several two tones and settled on a dark yellow with white. It fits the color scheme. I applied a dark tan carpeting plus painted the dash body color. The dash will be glued to the interior after detailing and fitment. More detail yet to come. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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