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Sure it was in magazines at the time - but honestly back in the day - I thought the graphics were correct because it was on the box like that. In looking at the real deal - the whole kit isn't correct to a certain degree. Still a fun build though.

Thanks for all the kind words! As with many others - I stopped building in my late teens, right before I went to college. Picked it up again many years later, and then upon retirement, got into it big time. Something about it just makes me feel good.

I've been building models since the late sixties. I have only ever entered two contests - when I was In 7th and 8th grade (72-73) I took 3rd overall in 7th and took first in 8th. The model I won with was the MulitMaverick! It was a pretty unique car at the time and figured it would help me out because of the adjustable wheelbase etc. I was really into lime green at the time and went with that color. I decided to wire the spark plugs using my moms sewing thread, and wire up the brakes using bread twist ties which I removed the paper. I was curious to see if I could find it again and found the re-release of the model and decided to do it again - but with about 50 years more experience. ? Went with lime green again - Testors Extreme Lacquer and wet look clear - although back then I'm sure it was enamel with no clear coat. Also went with a pre-wired distributor and scale wire for the brake lines. Built it so I can change the wheelbase and swap fenders. Was fun going down memory lane and I'm quite happy with the results. Now I just need to get that old trophy out of a box in the attic.

Thanks for all the kind words folks!

Fun build of a slightly modified SS454. Testors Extreme DejaBlue with Wet Look Clear. Cragar SS's and so additional chrome etc.

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Just WOW. I just finished this kit.

Thanks for the kind words. It was probably the toughest one I've built - considering the kit and all the customization.

Been doing work on our truck and some guys in my car club have come over repeatedly and helped me out. One of them is Larry who owns a 47 Ford Coupe - but it's registered as a 46 and has an odd mishmash of 46 and 47 parts. It's bagged with a 383 stroker in it. I opted for the LMC kit. Bought it from an eBay seller and while it was about 98% complete it was missing a few small parts etc. The hard part on this build was dropping the car as much as I could without messing with the floorpan due to how the model was made. Definitely tough. Went with an Impala lowrider front end grafted to the chassis. Then used an Iceman 9 inch independent 4 link rear for the back. First up was creating the chrome molding strips. I opted for evergreen strips which I glued on then shaped on the car. Cover in BMF at the end. Similar treatment to the handmade visor on front. On the rear trunk he has the special 46 moldings which have tail light covers. I used leftover molding from my Galaxie fleetline kits for that. Tires and wheels were from Modelhaus with caps I had. I also tried to duplicate the patina in the engine compartment. All in all I had a lot of fun as well as some frustrating moments making this thing, but the owner digs it and that's all that matters. I've included pics of the actual vehicle as well.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I sure miss our pups, but in the end, they are in a better place, and knowing that makes me smile.

So the paint on the top is a "lace" paint job. Laid down lace over the color then sprayed black. Here's a couple better shots.

Oops on the hood badge. Easily fixable. I see what you mean on the 46 vs 47. Was thinking it was the grille alone. Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the positive comments. As for the trim - I ordered several sets. I have a truck I want to do as well and I'm gonna probably buy the sedan delivery. You can get it here if you ever want more. Galaxie Accessories

Build for my car club pres. He wanted it hot rod/rat style. The graphic on the side is from his GMC truck. Lots of work went into this but after doing it there are quite a few things I'd do differently from the start.

This is the Galaxie kit for the 1948 Aerosedan. I built this one as a 1946 based upon the grille. I built the 1947 Fleetmaster Aerosedan version back in 2020. Both are tributes to my two pups who passed during their builds. The first was Lana and the second was Charlie. I haven't printed the license plate out yet which will say Charlie, as my previous one did for Lana. On to the build. This is pretty much stock except for the artillery wheels and front lamps. I ordered additional chrome trim to put on the fender skirts. It's done in Testors Extreme Lacquer Bronze with wet look clear. Interior wood courtesy of Gopher racing truck bed decals. Happy with it overall. Last picture is both of them together.

Ummm WOW!

Thanks for the link! Hadn't seen it before!

I would really like the 60-66 GMC grill so that I can make a GMC out of the 60 Chevy Fleetside kit. The dash would be great too ? Don't need the tailgate.

So nice!

What a beauty!

Thanks for all the kind words! Certainly one of my favorite builds!

Built this from the AMT 3100 kit. Always loved these in lowrider style so I figured I'd give it a shot. Thanks to lowridermodelcarparts.com for the wheels and tires, fender skirts, chain steering wheel and swamp cooler. Wouldn't be the same without them. Wood bed and rails are balsa wood, and unfortunately, you can't see the multicolor metallic metalflake clear I used on them in pics. Made the front fogs from some old light housings I had and cutting off the flasher tops from the kit to use as lenses. Mexican serape blanket is made from embroidery string. Copious amounts of Molotow Liquid Chrome were used. Tamiya lacquer paint was used on the body. It's only my second time using it, and its a bit tricky to get even. All in all happy with the results. Chassis and Mexican Blanket Interior detail

Thanks again everyone. The model will make it's debut this weekend at a local car show called Midnight Mass sitting on the dash of True Blue.

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Thanks. I fully understand what you mean. Unfortunately the guy who built it is in hospice due to cancer. He had turned down higher offers from folks who wanted to change this and that. He spent 15 years building it along with a shop call Mackey's Hot Rod Shop in SoCal. We told the guy who was helping him sell it that while there are probably some things well change here and there (added a BT stereo hidden in the console, and the boltless strips in the bed to match the shaved bumpers) we ain't going to change a good thing. He took our offer. As a condition of the sale - we wanted his name added to the glove box by the pinstriper who did the other work. We take it all over to shows and can't take credit - it's all his.