geetee66 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Here’s my latest build, the AMT 58 Impala. I decided to build this as a mild 60’s custom, with all the chrome, badges and scripts and dropped the suspension as low as it would go without cutting into the chassis/floorpan. I saw a few images online of 60’s cars with Bellflowers, so I made some with alu tube and plumbers solder. The wheels and tyres and rings are from the Galaxie 48 Chevy, I made the bullets from silver 3mm wire. I made some braided water hoses from woven chrome craft ribbon , some fuel lines to the carbs and added wires to ignition, alternator and battery. I added a little PE alternator bracket, too. The interior is flocked and BMF’d with PE details. New gear and turn signal levers were added and the 59 Caddy taillights are from Modelhaus. Paint is from rattle cans. The blues are Tamiya with dark blue glitter on the lower/rear side panels.The roof was sprayed Audi silver then given a dusting with glitter spray. Paint was cleared, wet-sanded and polished. I plan to do less chrome and easy paint on my next build!! Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 thats pretty! very nice work! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Killer! I love it from every angle (but the back...I'm just really over caddy taillights ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Super sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Very nice, the paint and wheels are certainly period-correct for the era. The Caddy taillights were exactly the kind of thing customizers (over)did back then, sort of like how cartoonish rear spoilers are overdone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Great build, love the color and the wide whites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) That is nice! I love the wheels on this one Which kit are the taillights from? I want to build the American Graffiti Impala in the future, and I think that one had similar taillights to yours... Edited May 14, 2013 by PowerPlant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I love this era and this build! Great job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Perfect period custom!!! Excellent paint!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Like this build alot my favorites are 60s customs thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Beautiful kustom! Looks perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Too cool !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Very stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 That is nice! I love the wheels on this one Which kit are the taillights from? I want to build the American Graffiti Impala in the future, and I think that one had similar taillights to yours... Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. The wheels are from the excellent Galaxie 48 Chevy Fleetline. They even have valve stems. Tail lights are from Modelhaus. I thought I was buying individual lenses, so I accidentally ended up with 24 of them. I'm such a muppet... Oh well, they will always come in useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric N. Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Nailed it! What shade of blue(s) Love the wheels Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 This is gorgeous! The '58 Impala is by far my favorite car ever. I usually hate customs, but yours is very tasteful. Great color combo, finish, and BMF work! Any chance we could see some more pictures of the interior and chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 very kool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Killer! I love it from every angle (but the back...I'm just really over caddy taillights ). This is gorgeous! The '58 Impala is by far my favorite car ever. I usually hate customs, but yours is very tasteful. Great color combo, finish, and BMF work! Any chance we could see some more pictures of the interior and chassis? i agree with both of them. More pictures pleeeease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 now that's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedanman62 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 That is a clean build, nice work! Check out my site for more inspiration. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmunozphotography62/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 That is one beautiful model. Thank you for sharing it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Beautiful model, perfect foil and paint. Excellent work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 So kool Guy, I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwolf Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wow...that is impressive. Paint is always my biggest fear in modeling, but your paint is just phenomenal. Is that a custom front grill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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