Karl LaFong Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) The decals in the latest issue of the AMT1965 Lincoln inspired me to do a surf wagon. After several false starts, including a straight ahead convertible, I finally finished it. I was going for an early '60's vibe, so I switched out the bench seat for buckets, the steering wheel from the AMT '51 Chevy, center console from the Johan '64 Rambler American, surfboard from the Revell 1937 Ford truck, scuba gear from the Monogram Blue Bandito, and photo-reduced copies of Surftoons and Surfing magazine. With the exception of wheels from the '67 GTO Weekend Warrior, and window decals, the rest of the build is out of the box. The license was made with Acme Plate Maker, and the exterior paint is Model Master Turquoise enamel, decanted and sprayed with an airbrush. The woodgrain decals were a bear to apply! Edited September 3, 2022 by Karl LaFong Removed 2 pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Cowabunga dude...great job! Really like all the detail and accessories. Thought you might get a kick out of my surf mobile. Recreated my 1965 VW Bus and my two boards I had back in the day. Surfs up...gotta go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Terrific! I did a surf Lincoln as well, very different from yours. May I ask how you did the tinting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 It looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 That looks really good! I see you added a cross bar above the rear window. I was planning on doing the same thing to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Perhaps the best i have seen of that version. Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 COOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 14 hours ago, Jantrix said: Terrific! I did a surf Lincoln as well, very different from yours. May I ask how you did the tinting? The latest version of the kit has both clear and tinted windows. Beats trying to tint with paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 15 hours ago, Lobo2me said: Cowabunga dude...great job! Really like all the detail and accessories. Thought you might get a kick out of my surf mobile. Recreated my 1965 VW Bus and my two boards I had back in the day. Surfs up...gotta go! Nice! Where did you find the RonJon decal? I've been going to Long Beach Island NJ for 40+ years and pass the store on the way in and out of the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebavarian Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Very Nice. A really awesome model car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Great looking wagon. I like the way you did your interior with all the accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 10 hours ago, Karl LaFong said: Nice! Where did you find the RonJon decal? I've been going to Long Beach Island NJ for 40+ years and pass the store on the way in and out of the island. Grabbed images off the internet and ran a sheet thru the inkjet with Coor's logos, magazine covers, 8-track labels and the Endless Summer poster. Bought my first "new" surfboard from RonJon in Cocoa Beach in 1968 when they operated out of an old 7-11 store. A fraction of what it is now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 So nice! The colour really lightens up the bulk of the Lincoln. I have some speedboats in need of a towcar - time to crack the cellophane! Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Cool surf wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Sweet Lincoln! It'd look right at home here in So Cal. Reminds me of something one may see in a 1960's surf & beach film (think: Don't Make Waves). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Perfect👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Very nice! I'm doing my own version of a Lincoln Surf Wagon, and yes: those decals are a bear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Great looking surf wagon! Love the color and all the visible interior details. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Good looking surf wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Pretty kewl looking Wagon. Nice job man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.