slusher Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Really great added detail that I never thought of adding.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Thanks guys! Being as this will be an open car with the entire interior in full view, I thought that I would add as many little details as practical. Most of these little parts are pretty simple and quick to make, so I figured, why not? Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Today I headed into the shop for a couple of hours and fabricated a set of sun visors. I was thinking of using the visors from the Monogram '59 Impala kit, but the seemed a little over sized. So, out came the sheet styrene and the sprue. Steve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Do they pivot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) Wonderful details Steve! The dimmer switch reminded me of a young lot kid we had working at the dealership quite a few years ago. We had taken in, on trade, an old Ford Pick-Up and when one of our lot kids went to move it he drove it up to where I was standing. He said, “hey Wolf, what’s this thing do?” while madly clicking away on the switch. I explained that was an old style foot operated dimmer switch for the headlights. The expression on his face was priceless as he replied, “noooo waaaay, really?” I couldn’t help but burst out laughing. Cheers, Wolf Edited August 10, 2022 by Wolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Do they pivot? I thought about it, but......nah. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Wolf said: Wonderful details Steve! The dimmer switch reminded me of a young lot kid we had working at the dealership quite a few years ago. We had taken in, on trade, an old Ford Pick-Up and when one of our lot kids went to move it he drove it up to where I was standing. He said, “hey Wolf, what’s this thing do?” while madly clicking away on the switch. I explained that was an old style food operated dimmer switch for the headlights. The expression on his face was priceless as he replied, “noooo waaaay, really?” I couldn’t help but burst out laughing. Cheers, Wolf I remember sitting in the back seat at 5 or 6 years old and hearing the click every time the lights were changed, but not being able to figure out how my dad was doing it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) I had one of those dimmer switches short out one dark night and left me stranded. I stomped the switch to dim the lights, and they went out, completely! That was on an old Chevelle Malibu. Edited July 25, 2022 by Bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 They look marvelous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Real nice touch, Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Amazing attention to even the finest little detail. Always learn new tricks watching your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Killer work on the visors! Did you make the vanity mirror functional too? JK! I could see you doing it though. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Beautiful detailing as usual Steven. I've got the same opinion about convertibles getting more attention than usual as the interiors are little showcases in themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Steve, your work is incredible and true enthusiasts of detail and accuracy. You always give us inspiration to move up to the next level to make models what they should be replicating the 1:1 cars. Looking forward to your completion of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, David G. said: Killer work on the visors! Did you make the vanity mirror functional too? JK! I could see you doing it though. David G. I'm not certain, but I believe that the vanity mirror on this vintage of Pontiac was just a mirror fastened to the visor, unlike today's mirrors, with a hinged cover. So, I guess you could say that it is functional. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 7:45 PM, Kah puts said: They look marvelous. On 7/27/2022 at 9:25 PM, slusher said: Real nice touch, Steve! On 7/28/2022 at 9:55 AM, espo said: Amazing attention to even the finest little detail. Always learn new tricks watching your builds. 2 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Beautiful detailing as usual Steven. I've got the same opinion about convertibles getting more attention than usual as the interiors are little showcases in themselves. 2 hours ago, BobbyG said: Steve, your work is incredible and true enthusiasts of detail and accuracy. You always give us inspiration to move up to the next level to make models what they should be replicating the 1:1 cars. Looking forward to your completion of this build. Thanks much guys!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Thinking that I finally have the removable magnetic hood hinges pretty much wrapped up. Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I like the magnet idea for the hood hinges. I've never liked doing opening doors as glued in one position only, I like them to be open or closed. The magnet idea seems like a good compromise. I'm going to have to steal that idea for some projects I have, Steve. Did anyone ever make photoetch hinges that folded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Did anyone ever make photoetch hinges that folded? Trumpeter had brass photo etched folding hinges in their '60 Bonneville kit. I don't know how well they would have worked, and to be honest, I can't say that I've ever seen anyone use them. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Another great idea well executed! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 You and these hood hinges of yours is just one of the things that sets builds like this apart from others. This is something that I'm really looking at doing with my own builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Yup neat idea … they actually look like hood hinges …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 sweet build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Early on in this thread you spoke on more than one occasion of ”grinding” as part of the modification process. I assume grinding is referring to removing plastic and I am curious as to what sort of tool you use? As so many others have said, I too find your model building skills astonishing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process with neophytes such as myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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