Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) (hope this does not post twice, my screen vanished as I was putting this up a few minutes ago) This build was inspired by a car in my hometown that I saw about 13 years ago, and I am just now getting around to it, DOH! I always like the body of the 64, but since the kit was a curbside, I will be borrowing the chassis and motor from the Starliner kit. (yeah, I know, not accurate for replica stock, but this is not a replica stock build, please forgive me purists ) I am not good about keeping a lot of pics going, so forgive me.. Hood cut away and ready for the lip to be installed http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/gallery_8985_1063_10510.jpg The tub style interior was chopped up, so the dash, console, and seats will be seperate, and the sides and rear seat will be one piece. (pic before final cuts) http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/med_gallery_8985_1063_8267.jpg The motor so far, I removed the molded fuel lines from the bottom up to the carb and replaced with wire. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/gallery_8985_1063_458715.jpghttp://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/gallery_8985_1063_280382.jpghttp://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/gallery_8985_1063_832148.jpg The chassis will show some weathering, as this car will be one that is driven, not a show car. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/med_gallery_8985_1063_336303.jpg http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/med_gallery_8985_1063_167551.jpg Edited October 30, 2013 by Modelbuilder Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Great engine build up. Subtle weathering on chassis rocks. Cool clear pixs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nice job! I bought several of the 60 Starliner kits way back to do just what you're doing here; update those nice old AMT bodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wow, your engine is incredible! Looking forward to seeing more of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 You're doin' great on that build so far. Really nice job on that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Very NICE job so far Mark, nice engine detail also, my first car was a 64 Galaxy 500 289 HP 3 speed red on red wish I still had it, oh well hind sight is always 20/20 huh? great job got a color scheme picked out yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 incredible engine. Awsume start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 stunning engine !! and knowing you i bet the body and the rest will be very tasty will watch this one 4 sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 @ Joker, Rob, Nick, Ray and Carl, thanks fro the feedback guys! @ Rusty, yeah, the Starliner kid has some great detail, wish I had bought several more last time they were around. I plan on picking up some more at my next contest I attend if I can find them. @ Larry This one will be bright red as well! Baby Moons on Chrome wheels, black interior. Got the paint to finish out this week and the rest of the foil I did put on before paint. @ Plowboy, yeah, I am up in the air about the doglegs. I do not know that I am good enough but I am certainly no a quick enough builder to add that to the list of things to do before 11/03 which is my target date....well, 11/02 actually, have a local show on 11/03 :-) We shall see tho. @ Richard, thank you sir. I am trying. This one, like most all of my projects the last year, the paint seems to be fighting me. I already shot this one, started the buffing process, and a couple spots will need touched-up/shot again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Great Engine! Very Realistic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Great Engine detail! Cant wait to see some more of the whole car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Great Engine! Very Realistic... Great Engine detail! Cant wait to see some more of the whole car Thanks guys, I should have some more picturesup tomorrow. I started the buff work on the paint already. Then I can finish up the interior, then final assembly! I started this a few weeks back, but have not been good about taking pictures along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) The pic is not very good, (taken on my step-daughters cell phone) but I got the foil done today. I still need to finish the polishing, and then start final assembly. Having a hard time getting the foil on the door handles, so I will likely Alclad them. Will take some better pictures this week. Edited October 7, 2013 by Modelbuilder Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 OK, I think I am in the backstretch on the Galaxy. I am not happy with the paint, after I polished it out, the clear coat has continued to shrink a bit. Despite the fact that I let the red cure for over a week, and I used a clear by the same company, it has spidered in a few places, so more polishing etc. Still, since this is primarily a shelf build for me, I do not think I will strip and redo the paint, too much work in it already at this point. I failed to dry fit the firewall, so I will be having to trim and adjust that. But overall, the look is coming along as I had hoped. I could not get the door handles and key hole foiled correctly, so I used liquid mask and shot the handles with Alclad, I think they turned out pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 That's coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 It looks good in pictures, Mark. That'll be a nice model when you're finished up. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Awesome work! I'll keep an eye on this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks guys! I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 That engine is awesome,great color choice as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks Andy and Mike, I have some final assembly over the next couple nights, hope to have some more pics up tomorrow. I work late tonight, so I am not sure how much I will get done this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ny Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I like your attention to detail on the motor. Looks real good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 very nice work overall but especially the engine,and I agree that the door handles can really be a bear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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