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I have a resin 57 that I'm currently working on. I'm thinking it's a Modelhaus or All American but not positive. At least the stapled parts baggies appear to be Modelhaus. And the quality is Modelhaus-like.

I think I found a 2010 search result that there was a resin 55 Roadmaster made by Star, but I couldn't find much else. Would anyone know if there are either the 1955 or 56 available as printed or resin? 54's seem to be common. Thanks!

Thanks!

And now they seem to have gone back from tubs to separate pieces in some cases in 1/25?

Roughly when did separate interior door panels/floors start to appear in kits instead of using tubs?

Congrats, beautiful build! Had to chuckle when I read that you added aftermarket headrests. I did the same with my 65 F-85 when I bought it from my girlfriend's brother in law in 69. What is the material you used for the seatbelts?

Thank you for all the nice comments!

Thanks for all the nice comments!

Finished up this 59 Olds flattop yesterday after a long build. Happy it's done and in the display case. Lots of time spent on the stance as the stock johan kit is slammed too much for factory stock IMO. Factory 59 Olds Russet color is from Scalefinishes with a Tamiya TS-7 off white contrast. Did the wider whitewalls with Tamiya white primer then sprayed flat clear. Revell chrome spray and BMF for all the brightwork. Thanks

Beautiful build! I have a Modelhaus 58 Lincoln hardtop in my stash. Hope it'll turn out as nice as yours. Great color choice too!

Thanks Jeff! I totally agree that having these Cadillacs (and other printed full size C body GM's and Mopars) is a blessing. If I'm aware of some body issues before beginning the build I can try and correct if at all possible. In this case I didn't. The front would definitely be tougher to correct than extending the rear quarter flare forward. Oh well, I'm happy with the build. I currently have a few more Cad's in the queue too.

Finally found a 57 Star Chief promo that has probably the least warp I've seen.

The boot came on a 65 Imperial cv I got years ago and I knew it wasn't right but the Imp got put away til recently and I was wondering where I might be able to use it if I could ID it. No plans for a convertible Merc right now, but I know I have a boot for it anyway 😂

The 63 Galaxie is close but it has kind of a hump across the width. Has ribs like the Merc though. Thanks

Bingo Mark... 63/64 Merc. Thanks as usual.

Yup

Anyone recognize this boot? Came with a 65 Imperial but pretty sure it's incorrect for the Imp. Thanks!

Yes, from Diolex.

I've noticed some printed stuff wanting to return to their original warped state after correcting. Chassis and flat interior pieces seem to be where you might find some warping. Thankfully I haven't noticed any warping with the bodies (maybe I've just been lucky). Nice build Michelle!

I have the 70 Coupe in my stash, and yes it looks like the rear quarters are good.

Totally agree. I've spent a small fortune at Scalefinishes on Cad Firemist colors 😉

I think it was your post earlier that listed the hood and the rear quarter issues. I often look for stuff like this but unfortunately didn't see your post til after I'd laid the paint. Like you, I wasn't about to go back and try and correct things. I have a printed 70 Fleetwood and from what I can see the front is still a bit flat and the backlight seems a bit wider than it looks in online pics. The body side lines appear correct though.

I think it's a medical-type tape that I've had for a long time. It's relatively thin and sticks well. Unfortunately, no brand name. The texture isn't nearly as coarse as the pics show and at normal distance it looks acceptible.

Super variety of builds! Nice!

Scalefinishes 1975 Cerise Firemist on this 70 Cad cv. I didn't realize the body had a few "errors" when I began the build and when I finally understood the problems it was too late as I'd already done my painting. Otherwise, lots of stuff done to it. Thanks for looking!