maltsr Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Finally got one of my Holy Grails. Not in the best condition, but hopefully salvageable. Body is unpainted, steering wheel is missing so will have to raid the partsbox. Came with only three original wheels/tyres (free to anyone who asks), but I already had different rolling stock planned.... Edited September 21, 2014 by maltsr
disabled modeler Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) I could use the wheels/tires from it. I am a wagon nut. Edited February 10, 2014 by disabled modeler
W-409 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 This will be an interesting build! I just completed the same kit a couple of weeks ago. Your wheel and tire choice looks much better than mine, I can't wait to see how it turns out. Are you going to use the kit's original interior that is...Well, a bit simplified. I scratchbuilt new door panels and trunk for mine and modified other parts. It turned out pretty good, and it was not an impossible task to do.
Joker Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Congrats on your score. It's got a 60's vibe going.
freakshow12 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I really like seeing these builds of stuff I would likely not build myself. Great work
Edsel-Dan Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 I built one of these myself! Painted mine Silver. And Yes, That is her "Twin" 62 hardtop behind her (Actually Triplet as I have an Original Convertible too now!!!!
maltsr Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 Finally got around to building this as an entry for a wagon build in another group. I'm building this one OOB (other than rolling stock) because I have got my hands on an unbuilt kit for a more detailed version. Anyways, painted with a base coat of Tamiya Gloss Alumnium and panels in Light Gunmetal.... ...followed by clear red..
Tom Geiger Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Paul, don't forget the two chrome strips across the back glass. You could add strips directly to the back window, the kit doesn't have it.
Modlbldr Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Beautiful paint work. Makes me think of the paint job I want to accomplish on my 41 Chevy pickup, but in shades of blue. Later-
charlie8575 Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Paul, don't forget the two chrome strips across the back glass. You could add strips directly to the back window, the kit doesn't have it. Good to know; ditto the strip below the lettering. Charlie Larkin
Bob Ellis Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I have to see how that tail gate and window work in real life. Too bad this kit is now missing.
Bob Ellis Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I just checked out the '61 F85 wagon. It appears some of the F85s had those chrome strips on the rear window and some not. So, building the kit either way is correct. I never owned or knew anybody that owned this car, but it appears these chrome pieces are part of an optional opening rear window.
1 bad55 stan Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Ooh so cool,i'm a wagon nut and this is Sar-weet!
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