W-409 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I bought this kit from a Model Car Show in November. Yes, I finished it pretty fast. The plan was to build a Surf Wagon/Mild Custom and this is really a Part One of this project. I'll be building a V8 Drag Boat and Trailer, too, and the Oldsmobile will be the hauler for those. I thought about building this one with only some modifications to make it look a bit better. But when I saw the kit's interior tub, I knew that something needed to be done. After some thinking, I ended up scratchbuilding new door panels from sheet styrene. I was going to install the interior on the chassis floor, so I had to use some styrene to fill some gaps and holes from the upside of the chassis pan. Also the trunk (Floor and sidewalls) was scratchbuilt from styrene. Backseat is from Revell's '69 Nova with some styrene added, front seats come from my parts box and center console is from AMT '57 Ford with some cutting and modifying. I used flocking on the floor and painted the interior gold, as it matches well to the body color. Engine needed some modifications, too. There was a metal axle hole on the block that was so high that it almost hit the cylinder heads. I filled it, added a carburetor and did some detailing for the engine. Though, I wanted to keep it simple, because this kit's engine bay was really simplified and I didn't feel like modifying that area. That air tube on air cleaner is made from metal and I black washed the engine a bit to give it some depth. Chassis has molded in axles and everything. I kept the rear end as it is, I just installed the axles I made as low as possible. On the front I filled the axle holes on the chassis and didn't use any axles at all. I just glued the tires on correct spot once the body was installed on the chassis. Body has no body mods. It's just painted with Tamiya TS-20 Metallic Green and Clear Coat. Then I polished it, put the BMF on and made windows from acetate, since the kit parts didn't fit. Grille was detailed with paint: Detailer black wash, some paint for the chromed Headlights and flat black. It was really tricky to paint that part so, that there was no need to wipe excess paint off from the letters. Register plates are Finnish, and they don't mean "Old-51" as someone might wonder, it's "Oldsi" that is a Finnish Word for "Olds". I finished this on Friday for a Model Car show that was Yesterday. And as my surprise, it won the Custom Car class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Very nicely done! Excellent color and paint work. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Really sharp build and great paint Niko... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Very cool. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Looks great Niko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 That's cool, love the longroofs! Looking forward to the boat/trailer combo to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Nice little wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Beautiful Longroof Niko ! Nicest one I've seen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Very nice Oldsi, Niko. The custom scratchbuilding really paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Very cool. Beautiful paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Super nice build Niko. Sharp color too. Looking forward the other builds too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 VERY SHARP WAGON ,DONT SEE TO MEANY OF THEM, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I like the partly open rear window. Nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustomchry Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 It looks so nice, you did a great job and congrats to the first price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Super nice Niko! Now where did I put mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Great build Niko, beautiful paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I love Wagons and yours is awesome. Well done Niko! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Great job Niko ! Everything has been done beautifully no wonder its a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Excellent job Niko, beautiful paint, love the color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Great looking wagon! I like the color. It's nice to see an unusual subject being done so well! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Viking Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice. Congratulations on the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Very cool Niko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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