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1:32 Lindberg Reissue

I do have one or two original issue ‘56 Fords as well as the reissue. The originals are glue bombs I got off EBay but I’m anxious to get them out and see exactly what I have after reading your post! The Mercury does have both taillights but still needs its rear bumper. A replacement would be much appreciated! I will pm you shortly. I would of course appreciate any info and pics you have to share but I would encourage you to post them on the site as there certainly others that would be interested or would gain interest after seeing your posts. Perhaps you could post under the small scale thread that blunc started if if not under the model car kit reviews.

1:32 - Revell/AMT ‘56 Chrysler

Thanks for the kind words and the heads up on the small scale builds. I will post this build there too. I have several other 1:32 projects on the back burner and if they ever come to a boil I will be sure to post them there as well.

Thanks, Scott! I always thought the (outside mounted)scoops looked cool and even better since they actually served a purpose!

Wow! Thanks Rich! Your collection is overwhelming! So many models I didn’t even knew existed and many I wished I had! There’s so many I’d like to know about the history/ story. Since I started this thread about the ‘56 Chrysler I have to ask about the white Chrysler with a red interior. It appears to have the Imperial/300 grille. Is this one you modified or scratch built? I have always been intrigued with the figures that came with the kits as well, and it was cool to see them included in your builds. The car kit news and reviews would probably be the most appropriate section to post about these models (though without a heads up I would probably miss out simply because there is so much content on this sight. I will however hit the button to follow you ?) Perhaps MCM could add a model history section to the site. Although I can’t speak for the community at large, I for one would love to learn more of the history and your insight of these and other early kits (Highway Pioneers, Aurora, etc.) I found it quite interesting that there were two different versions of the ‘56 Ford. And Atlantis must think that there is still enough interest in them to reissue at least some of these early kits. (I’m still waiting for the release of the ‘56 Buick.) I don’t find this subject boring at all. Thanks so much for posting! -John

Looking forward to them!?

Thank you!

Looks grand! (Pontiac pun intended ?) Very sharp looking, clean build!

I would have to agree that it is somewhat out of scale. It seems a lot of the older models, especially the early annuals, had over scale chrome. Sometimes that can be a blessing as it doesn’t lost under a few coats of paint. And btw I wasn’t offended had you meant what I thought. I’m not offended by honest observation or constructive criticism. ?

Thank you!

Thanks guys!

Thank you very much much for your kind words of understanding. Despite their small scale and as difficult as these models are, the subject matter makes them hard to resist. I would love to see your models if you’d be kind enough to share.

Thanks Rusty! As I said this fought me all the way, even the BMF. Once I had burnished and trimmed the foil I could not get the excess to peel off! I was afraid I was going to damage the paint trying to lift it off. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the thick areas aren’t the BMF residue that refused to lift. I had foiled another 1:32 model shortly before this one with no problem and much better results. It’s like since this model had special meaning to me and I wanted it perfect, it wasn’t going to let that happen no matter how much I struggled. When I zoomed in on the close ups it looks absolutely horrible! Somewhere in this forum, perhaps under “What would YOU like to see as model”, there was some discussion about Möbius modifying their Chrysler 300 kits to other variants including an Imperial. The New Yorker would be a welcome addition, but doubt it will ever happen. ? Speaking of the Möbius 300s, I had more than enough cloud white leftover to paint a 300B. Haven’t finished polishing it, but below is a comparison of scales.

Thanks John! Pink was a popular color in the mid fifties. This model was painted to match my dad’s Chrysler. He also had a coral pink ‘57 Imperial. Elvis was known to have a pink Cadillac and I still have my first car, a white over pink ‘56 Dodge.

Thanks Tom!

Finally resurrected! Began in the Spring of 2006 and completed June 30, 2022More pictures in Under Glass section

Started Spring 2006 I’m calling it done. (Finished 6/30/22) It was built to represent the Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis that my dad had restored. It’s painted in the correct cloud white over desert rose. I used Testors classic black to complete the tri-tone color. Dad’s Chrysler I started with a built model I got off EBay and a reissued customizing kit. It was a fight all the way and I’m not at all pleased with the outcome. When I started this project I thought it would be a breeze to paint since the multi-piece body came together along the chrome. I should have been able to paint each piece separately and then assemble it. The poor fit of the parts where the rear deck, side panels and roof, especially on the right side, came together made it necessary to assemble body first and smooth out the seems. Foiling the chrome was also a challenge working along the seems. It’s definitely not my best work. I did add the factory air conditioner that’s located under the package shelf. I scratch built the center vent. The MoPar master parts book indicated that there is a vent on either side as well. The illustrations in the parts book looked like speaker grills so that’s what I used. ? My dad’s AC worked very well and was really appreciated in Roswell, NM!The engine bay was well represented for the era. I goofed here. The valve covers should have been gold. I wanted the herringbone pattern on seats to stand out so I scraped the paint off after painting them white. This was tedious and, as you can see, the result isn’t perfect. The wheel covers, grille, bumpers, and taillights were stripped and painted with Alcad. Thanks for looking. Comments welcome.

Another beauty! Outstanding work!

Seems like after market resin is always a gamble

Uncle Sam’s ride!

Wow! Looks like solid, bulletproof, take no prisoners rod! Very realistic looking build. Nice job!

Very nice, creative build. I hate dust!

Cute little speedster

Very interesting ?