StevenGuthmiller

If you're looking for old kits & you really want to do a '59 Ford, you may want to just keep an eye on ebay & pick up an old AMT annual. They're really not all that rare. They come up quite often at fairly reasonable prices. AMT also did a "Junior Craftsman" kit I believe in the early 60s which is the kit that I did mine from. They're all curbside of course, but it is at least a one piece body. You can always cut things open or use parts from the Revell kit depending on what you want to do. The AMT 59s make a nice shelf model just as they are. Steve

That looks to me like the type of paint that should strip easily. Looks nice except for the broken windshield post. I have a pretty nice example of the '60 hardtop to build someday, but after building the convertible a while back, I'm kind of '60 Merc'd out! Nice score Christian! Steve

I have a couple of them, but I've never built one. Started them a couple of times but could never get past that multi piece body. Steve

Thanks so much guys! I've been stuck a little on Fords as of late Gene, & sorry to nitpick, but the blue Ford is a '58. Steve

Bravo Jesse! Perfect answer right there! Right to the point! Steve

I agree with most all of that. Color can be a big deal with making a build look nice. I can't tell you how many times I've seen very well executed builds ruined by some oddball paint scheme. Strange combinations can many times make a model look like.......well, a model. Our main job as builders is to make our builds look as close to the real thing as possible. Steve

Gotta love the Imperial! I really like the green Plymouth too! Steve

That's what I was thinking! I Have psoriasis & use an injectable medication called "Enbrel" which is a twice weekly injection. I have more syringes laying around the house than you could shake a stick at! But before any of you get any ideas, my syringes come pre-loaded & it probably wouldn't be a great idea to start shipping dirty needles all over the country! On a more useful note, I just picked up a 3 foot long piece of stainless steel 21 gauge hypodermic tubing on Amazon for a little over $8.00. My plan was to use it for antenna bases but I think it might be just a hair too large. Amazon has all different sizes of hypodermic tubing. The trick is getting the size you want. I'm not real good with gauges & math makes my head hurt! Steve

If you do the foil correctly, you'll barely be able to tell the difference. Not only does the front trim piece need foiling, but all the window trim. The Revell '58 Impala is the same way. All of the body trim is plated, but the window trim, & in this example, all of the trim on the skirts, require foil. It's really not a problem. Steve

Mmmm, Donuts! You had to know it was coming! Steve

Interesting stuff Ron! I especially like the '60 Ford wagon & that beautiful '65 Olds!! Steve

Very nice! I've never really gotten into the early compacts, but I do like the looks of the "fastback" roofed Falcons. Looks great! Steve

Thanks Guys! Thanks Frank. # 6 is an AMT 1961 Buick Invicta that I finished back in November. Thanks for the compliment Scott, but in light of your post, I think I'll keep my address to myself. Steve

Thanks Bill, but my guess is you're talking about an old annual? I was just making the point with Frank that the Trumpeter hardtop kit was so bad, yet the convertible looks good, & if I were to build the Trumpeter kit, A body swap would probably be in order. I have an annual '60 Bonneville hardtop that I hope to build in the future. I wouldn't want to deprive you of one of your beloved convertibles for no reason. Steve

That's what's called a good old fashioned "Butt woopin'"! Steve

I made a Styrofoam stand too. I broke a piece of it off of some packaging material! Steve

Not my genre, but all very impressive stuff Harry! That '36 Mercedes really reaches out & grabs ya! Steve

Ditto. Usually just a small piece of tape wadded up on the end of a tooth pick. Steve

All I would really need to find is the appropriate convertible parts, ie. the body, top boot, etc. I have an original annual to build a hardtop with. I need to do that soon. The '60 Bonneville has been one of my favorite cars since the first time I saw one when I was just a kid. The bright red on yours really makes it stand out! Surprisingly, bright red was not an available color in the '60 Pontiac lineup. Unfortunate, as it sure looks great in that color. I've labored over a color choice for mine when I build it. I really don't care for many of the '60 Pontiac colors.......maybe copper would look nice. Steve

Maybe not a lot finished, but what you did get done is top notch! The '55 Nomad is looking sweet! I've been wanting to build one for years! If there was only more time to get them all done! Steve

Great stuff! I particularly like the '48 Chevy & 53 Ford! Beautiful work! Steve

Nice stuff! Looking forward to the Desoto. I've always loved that body style! Steve

Looks great Frank! Just a warning to anyone who may be tempted to buy the hardtop version of this kit.......Don't waste your money! That's where most of the criticism of this kit comes from. The proportions of the roof are way out of wack! From the looks of yours Frank, I really wish I would have bought the convertible years ago when I bought my hardtop. Nice work! Steve

You know what I think Al! All right up my alley! Nice stuff!! Steve

Thanks guys! Ludwig, I have a lot of options for 2016, but most likely I will try to get some kits that I've had sitting in the que patiently waiting their turn. First off of course will be the '65 Monaco I'm building now, & if last year was any indication, that leaves possibly 6 more. These are the ones I'm planning on. 1966 Chrysler 300 1967 Ford Galaxie 1967 Pontiac Bonneville 1967 Plymouth Fury 1961 Jimmy Flintstone resin Oldsmobile 88 I'm not sure about the last one. Maybe a '60 Bonneville, '59 Oldsmobile, or a '59-'60 Lincoln. Steve