StevenGuthmiller

Got the first couple of coats of primer on. All of the body work looks good as far as I can tell, so now a few coats of white primer & I'll be ready for the Duplicolor "Bright Red". Steve

I checked the Modelhaus website Charlie, & the only interior parts listed are the dash & steering wheel. There are 2 full '62 Chrysler kits listed, but they are not the 300. They have a New Yorker station wagon, & a Newport 4 door Sedan. Steve

Just don't forget to add the words "model" or "model car" to your search. Otherwise you're going to get a huge amount of "junk" that has nothing to do with model cars. Steve

I recently picked up this very nice '60 Lincoln on ebay for a good price & I think I may get started on it. My '65 Fury is still up in the air, & while I'm moving along on my '62 Chrysler convertible, That one may stall at some point also. While I already had the chrome for the Chrysler re-plated by Chrome Tech, I'm thinking that I may have it redone by Kustom Khrome after seeing the beautiful results that they achieve. The stuff from Chrome Tech really doesn't look all that great in comparison, & I already separated the grille from the bumper for a better fit & it wouldn't hurt to have it re-plated. Anyway, I have several of these Lincolns, so I have a ton of parts, plus I had chrome parts re-plated many years ago when Chrome Tech's stuff seemed to look much better. After bathing over night in Super Clean, she's ready to go. I'm leaving the roof on this one for fear of breaking vent posts or A-pillars if I try to remove it. I'm thinking of going with a darker metallic green on this one. Steve

These are really nice kits. Possibly one of the best kits ever produced. If not ever, then definitely in their time, no doubt! Nice work on this one Erik! Steve

Looks like a good one Ron. The AMT '60 Buick was another one of the engine "firsts". You could really tell it too. When I built mine, it was obvious that the hood was just cut open from the promo mold. It literally looked as if it had been rather crudely cut open. I'll be watching this one Ron. Steve

"Model car junkyard lots" will get you all kinds of "junk". Steve

I glued the "well" area with just a light coat of clear acrylic. Then after it dried, I wrapped it around the edges & tacked it with "Lazer Bond". I'm aware that most convertibles had vinyl in this area, but I wanted to add some sort of texture to it. I didn't want to do another painted one & I really had nothing as far as material that would mimic vinyl. I may rethink it down the road. There's plenty of time to change it. I just wanted to try it out. I think it may work better for a hard top shelf. I suppose I could do this one in masking tape for the vinyl look. Steve

That's what the OP said would be a good use for it. Steve

Thank you Kevin! Steve

Just tried the "panty hose" thing for the first time myself. I needed some sort of cover for the rear shelf on my '62 Chrysler convertible, so I thought I would try it. Not sure if I'll even paint it. The interior will be tan so it might be a pretty good match. Steve

A little more accomplished on this project. First, a rear package shelf had to be configured, because as you can tell from the original post, the original one wasn't going to cut it. So I scrounged through the parts box & came up with an old '62 Ford convertible interior tub. I picked it because obviously, it has a "well" in the center. So I cut the rear shelf from it & found that it needed extending on either end. So I cut pieces from the original shelf & added them to the ends. Next a little quick filler, some sanding & a coat of tan paint. Then I wrapped it with some of the wife's nylon material. Probably not the most accurate material for a convertible, but it will add some texture & look better than painted plastic. I'm not even sure that I will need to paint the nylon. The color looks pretty close to what the interior will be. I also had to try to remove the molded in heater hose detail on the firewall. Not an easy task with the firewall glued in place! But I think it will do. Steve

Ah, so you think I should torture them a little first. I'll keep that in mind. Steve

Not much this Friday when compared to last. Just a piece of steel mesh to use for the grille background of my '62 Chrysler 300. Steve

That's very sharp Paul! Steve

Testors flat black guys, right over the kit plastic. Then rubbed over with fingers tips. I've been amazed at how many people I've had ask me how I finished this top. The answer is so simple that I don't think some people believe me. Steve

I won't be doing much for mods to the firewall. I ground off the master cylinder to be replaced, but it's pretty well fused into place, so I'm not going to risk breaking the cowl trying to remove it. It might be a bit of a challenge doing the detail painting on it while still glued in place. Steve

Oh believe me Craig, I'm not a cutter & splicer type of builder. I've never really been interested in too much of the fabrication part of modeling. But on occasion, some things just can't go without fixing. If I were going to use the top boot again, none of the work with the up top & snap detail would have been necessary. But I just love the profile of a convertible with the top up. It's one of my weaknesses. As far as the under hood stuff goes, it's kind of like trying to dress up a pig. The engines & chassis were so lacking in detail, that a few added details can at least draw the eye away from the "sore" spots! Steve

I've been pretty happy with the results I've been able to get with Duplicolor black & clear. Steve

Hi guys! Been adding a few more odds & ends in anticipation of getting going on the paint. I started by eliminating those front "screw posts". I just can't leave them in there any more! Then I added the hood "supports" on the inner fenders I also made a new top for the radiator brace & a panel for the top of the grille shell. I'm also working on re-inventing the rear package shelf. I hope to start slinging some filler either tonight or tomorrow. I would love to be priming by the weekend. Steve

Interesting. They must have some new ones I've not seen. I bought several patterns a couple of years ago & I don't remember seeing this one. The fit the Plymouth perfectly. Steve

Very nice Michael! I especially like the interior. Where did the seat insert decals come from? Steve

There was a log? I looked at that photo for a good long time. Never noticed a log. Steve

I hate working with black too! As a matter of fact, a while back, I started a thread about a build I was doing called, "Man....I Hate Black"! I really don't have any inspiration to offer because I work with black so little, but I will say, it's a beautiful color when it's done right. I use MCW paints all of the time, but for a basic black, I would just use Duplicolor black & shoot it with a rattle can. It's the same stuff as the MCW paint & Duplicolor rattle cans spray well. I did a '60 Mercury & more recently, a '62 Ford with Duplicolor black & they worked out just fine. Steve

Who are these clowns that are "bothered" by the way you photograph your models? Has to be someone who has nothing to do with his day but complain about what others do. I really wish busy bodies like this would just close their face & mind their own business! The first thing that came to mind when I started reading your post Doug, was "this is a joke right"? Photograph your models however you want & I wouldn't apologize to these guys under any circumstances! I think they owe you an apology! By the way, The '62 Chevy looks terrific! Steve