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  1. James2

    56 Nomad

    I plan to address that issue for sure. Along with a couple other touches. Thx for following
  2. James2

    56 Nomad

    Two tone Yes, but not what you'd think
  3. Pleased to have a day off today. After 9 weeks of working in Toledo, Oh I need it. That area is so flat, if your dog runs off you can still see it for 3 days!
  4. James2

    56 Nomad

    Update on the Low Budget 56 Nomad: I tried to polish the original paint but it wore through to the plastic easily. SO..... After a week long soaking in the purple pond the body is at a manageable place now. I started by removing the mold seam lines and then the emblems. I broke one of the vent windows while scrubbing, but that just fueled my imagination. I'll pancake the hood next.
  5. Looks like great fun
  6. I like it just fine, nice color too!
  7. James2

    56 Nomad

    Hey Rusty, After I get things cleaned up and test the paint that's on the car, I will definitely do a traditional two tone style.
  8. Budget build #2 of my low budget Nomads. I paid a little more than I should have for this one, $20.00 but we will see what the end cost and results are. The disassembly went surprisingly well with only the windows showing glue stains here and there. I will get it cleaned up and finish taking the chassis apart to see what I have to work with. Some good old soap and water here at the hotel should help.
  9. Nice looking Nova
  10. James2

    Lil Hot Dogger

    Well done
  11. Thanks again everyone!
  12. Stunning craftsmanship here, very nicely done...
  13. Yes I am My friend has just the right parts for it! Thanks for the interest....
  14. Great looking model, the interior is nicely done too!
  15. No offence taken, this was just a fun way to add interest to a hotel build. And see what I could do on a tight budget. For those who are interested I have a 56 Nomad on the way and may have located a 57 as well. I'll be doing the same style with them as this build. Refresh with a shoestring wallet!
  16. Thanks Craig, here's a better before and after.
  17. Very nicely done, love the story behind the build.
  18. Nicely done!
  19. Here is the link to what this is about, Thanks Carl!
  20. I purchased this at the last model show/swap I went to for $10. It was a little rough around the edges with heavy glue points just about every where. As you can see it had a few missing parts and rear bumper that needed help. But, the glass was in great shape and though the body still had all of the scribe lines and flash you would expect from piece like this, the overall appearance was appealing. After a quick disassembly I decided to polish the paint, clean up the windows and add some BMF to the trim. I was able to find some bumpers in my stash and with the help of a friend the tail lights were replaced. (They did not survive the break down) With a new stance and the mounting of true 55 wheels and the tires from the latest AMT PolyGlass kit, I think this little gem sets just right. I left the interior alone except for some dull coat to tone things done. And here it is... Not to bad for a $10 investment and maybe another few bucks for the changes.
  21. Been hit or miss for me, I’ll try again today. Thx
  22. Anyone else having problems with Fotki? Can't sign in and pix aren't loading sometimes...
  23. James2

    55 Nomad

    After a couple evenings in the hotel this is where the 55 is at... So far I've spent $10 for the car, $2 worth of BMF and a few cents of glue. I did find some bumpers and tail lights in my stash and my buddy gave me some new tail light trim pieces. I need to find some front turn signals still. Not to bad for a swap meet build.
  24. Very tastily done, clean and proper...
  25. James2

    '49 Merc

    Nice clean build and the color is a stand out!
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