kennb Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I got these kits about 6 months ago to build this.While waiting for decent painting weather and the arrival of parts for my 56 Impala I got them out.. My first thought were to cut through the roof and reassemble things but then the better got to me so I kept the top in tact,,,,Slicing the coupe on the door line and the 2 door to match so when put back. . The sedan got the post cut out to move back for the back door/rear window. The coupe pillar that was left was cut and reunited with the front door. I should have cut them out together in 1 piece..harder to cut but easier to put back. Some finish work and new hole for the rear door handle and then assemble per directions using the 2 door sedan for interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Cool! Kind of like making a limo out of it. Sort of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 One of the biggest problems is that the bodies are not the same thickness......you would think that these 2 related cars would be closer than they are... here it is cleaned up a little more....still more to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very cool so far! Cant wait to see some more of this as it comes along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very cool my friend never thought of one of those stock or rod either way it will be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thats a very interesting slice and dice you have going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Looking Gangsterish...the rear door handle is the clue.. don't forget to add the rear door hindges. From one styrene cutter to another.. I would fill the door line and the extra handle hole with stretched sprue ....sand then add the putty. (makes for smoother body work and less putty shrinkage) The rain gutter can be sanded away then added with stretched sprue too. (much easier than trying to match the modification) Just my two cents....subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Looking Gangsterish...the rear door handle is the clue.. don't forget to add the rear door hindges. From one styrene cutter to another.. I would fill the door line and the extra handle hole with stretched sprue ....sand then add the putty. (makes for smoother body work and less putty shrinkage) The rain gutter can be sanded away then added with stretched sprue too. (much easier than trying to match the modification) Just my two cents....subscribed. your comments are very good and appreciated....I will consider them and try some out......mentioning gangsterish,,,,,,maybe someone can lead me to a place I can get some figures for that theme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Kenn...I got the couple from the '59 Ford retractable top. I'll post them up for you... The "Gang Busters" kit had gangsters,booze and weapons. Maybe someone here knows if they are made in resin..who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Jim...that is great.... :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well here they are....but looking at them on my bench. I think they look better on you '56 project...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 yes they would................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If you are interested in them , I'll trade for some left over '32 suspension parts? Or even a set of '32 mag wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 pm me with addy and i will do i have some extra parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 NICE work Kenn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Nice butchering Keep it up and keep us updated daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 That is really looking good Ken.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Excellent body work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Switch the bodies to a 34 sedan and you could do Bonnie An Clydes death car useing those figures. Just a morbid thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 a little more sanding to do on the seam........................everything else looks good......if I was to do it again I would make the cuts differently,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 frame and fenders going to paint...body final primer..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 pictures show up every little flaw,,,,,,,in the 50's there was a model railroader that would take pictures as he did his models to find all the minor flaws....some older models might remember John Allen........one of my modeling mentors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Switch the bodies to a 34 sedan and you could do Bonnie An Clydes death car useing those figures. Just a morbid thought. "Just a morbid thought" you too ! .....Insert EeeeVil laugh here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 rat-at-at-at,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,rat-at-at-at-at......................................................bwaaaaaahaha (I need some 34's now....sans bullet holes) should know to paint in humidity but I was too gung ho (foggy time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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