John Goschke Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 ...with apologies to Billy Gibbons. My Larry Watson tribute '59 Thunderbird is finally done after what seems like forever. The first model I've actually completed since December '09. It's based on an original 1959 AMT "3-in-1" Customizing Kit. The front and rear bumpers are resin repros by Modelhaus of AMT '58 T-bird promo model pieces. The wheel covers are also Modelhaus repros of '59 Dodge caps, which were a custom option in an early '60s AMT kit (anybody remember which one?) Other than shaving the handles and emblems, the only other body mods was to open up the hood scoop and add a bit of the grill from a Monogram '58 T-bird. Considerable time was spent modifying the vent window frames and windshield pillars for a more accurate appearance. Hope you like it! View the whole saga here... http://public.fotki....59-thunderbird/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So dang clean!!!! Edited March 11, 2012 by Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyCoupe41 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 That is awesome!! I like a lot of that paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 stunning work john.the paint work and details all added up to one killer model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 This is maybe the coolest Thunderbird, I've ever seen. I really like Larry Watson style scalloops, and this has turned out awesome. Is that somekind of Semi-Gloss paintjob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 That is both exceptionally pretty, and exceptionally well done. Beautiful pics as well......an absolute delight to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 That is just a beautiful T-Bird!!!! I remeber seeing cars like this in the old small Rod & Custom magazines I used to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSWELL891 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 BEAUTIFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I watched this in the WIP section and was anxious to see it completed. I love the paint layout and colors. The build is exceptionally clean and well done. There is a lot of work involved here and it shows beautifully. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Wow ...This is super nice job to bad the pictures is so small, would like to print out and hang on the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Wow! What a paintjob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Amazing work on that paint job! It must have taken forever! Great model. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Awesome work on the taping and paint work Beautiful interior work too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Such a beautiful Bird!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 that is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer1 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Wow, what a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwit Pushin Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I concur with all comments above, your paint work on this is first-rate and the color choices could not have been better. Mr. Watson would approve!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Beautiful work on your T-Bird John. The paint is superb and the styling is dead on. Well done Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks very much for the comments, guys! I'm glad you like the 'bird and would like to think Larry would approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Awesome barely scratches the surface on this one but its the best I can come up with right now. My jaw hurts from hitting the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Oh, I think Larry would approve! That is so clean and sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 You did a beautiful job on that paint job, and the model turned out sweet. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Fantastic! i can see how the paint job would require a lot of planning and careful masking to achieve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That's all kindsa rad, right there. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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