Misha

My 2.75 Builds for 2020 While I attempted to complete my last build right up to the last hour remaining in 2020, it was not to be. Nonetheless I did complete two builds, the Inca Jewel and the Scarab Mk IV. The 49 Ford is a mild custom with a 57 Y-Block warmed over. The interior has been modified with new door panels, buckets and tuck ‘n’ roll upholstery. It was completed on the BOYD thread earlier this past year. The Scarab is the old Monogram slot car/curbside to which a SBC was added to fill the gaping holes in the rear deck. The interior was also detailed with P/E belts, new wheel, pedals, instrument decals, and metallic paint finishes. Decided to leave the body devoid of sponsors or numbers to highlight the striking body shape. This was also a WIP that was begun a few years back. The 57 Chev snap-tite was started early in December as a slump buster to get me back on track. Yet, I couldn’t resist adding to the build with a detailed interior. I haven’t been able to build a box stock kit for decades now! Came close to finishing it, now it’ll be my first completion for 2021. Cheers to all, congrats on all the great builds! Misha

Congrats to all the finishers this round! Well, having arrived at the end of the year and the close of the current BOYD build thread, I need to admit that my Tall T Coupe has proven to be a Herculean task that remains far from finished. As it’s the second attempt I need to disqualify my build. I would still want to take part in the next round with a new entry that is closer to completion, yet has lagged behind for a long time. In fact it’s the build that I used to introduce my self to the Forum back in in October of 2007, fourteen years ago come this October !!! Happy New Year everyone, Cheers Misha

Happy New Year everyone! I had hoped to get this one done before year end... It will be my first completion for 2021! Have the major part of the body colours done with the exception of the dulled aluminium fin inserts that will require masking the rest of the body again, as I’d like to use the Vallejo metallic finishes. After that, major chrome work using a combo of BMF, Vallejo and Molotow pens. The interior is closer to completion with the install of the column shifter and signal lever, along with the wheel to complete the dash. I completed the chrome spears with BMF, leaving the window cranks, door handles and ashtrays (remember those...) to be brush detailed with metallics. The last tasks are to apply the kit supplied seat insert decals and embossing powder for the carpet and rear deck. The chassis is also near completion, awaiting the final install of the rolling stock. Keep forgetting to fix the oil pan drain plug... The front end chrome is nearly there, having finished the rear with the red lenses, aluminum faux exhaust pots, and blacked out relief in the bottom. The front still requires lenses on the signal lights, already having the yellow applied to it. The Chev emblem has also been detailed with gel pens. The headlights still require a Molotow touch up on the sprue attachment points. Going to call it a .75 completion for 2020... Cheers Misha

Congrats Phil on getting it ✔️ done before the year end! A great addition to your collection of historical replicas. Did you print off the decals or have them done? Wishing you a Happy New Year, cheers Misha

I’ll join in with all the above David. Very impressive craftsmanship with building and painting. Best for the New Year, cheers Misha

Outstanding work Manuel! Plus the variety of builds executed to a consistent high level. I’ll join in with my fav being the 33, yet the Phaeton comes oh so close! They are all winners, congrats Cheers and a happy New Year, Misha

Your craftsmanship and artistry shows in all of your builds Steven. I always enjoy following your WIPs and learn from them. As a result I have begun to focus on the interiors following your example of forming window surrounds and fitting the glass in. That really adds a lot. Thank you for your generosity in sharing, cheers Misha. All the best for the New Year!

Great collection of builds Dennis, all winners! Having followed the build of the four door sedan, seeing all the work, it remains my favourite. All the best in the New Year, cheers Misha

Great year Roger, beautiful builds! My favourite remains the Edsel wagon. Followed your build with great interest. All the best for the New Year, Cheers Misha

Neat variety of builds and skills Michael. Your replicas of the VW, complete with trailer for your nephew and your own look bang on. The weathering on the Citroen is impressive as well. The packed interior looks great. Yet my favourite would be the Deuce, great stance and detail with the open top, complete with bongo drums, perfect period piece. Congrats, all the best for 2021. Cheers Misha

Great collection for the year Mike. The Squarebird is gorgeous! Also neat to see your test shots, you’re right as it brought back memories of my teen years. Most of my collection back then was white with the occasional coloured plastic from Monogram kits. I began to paint the interiors, chassis and engine yet the bodies remained in the original plastic as I was intimidated by the rattle cans. Occasionally I want to do a build like that, just for the quick satisfaction of completing a model in a day. Best wishes for 2021 and model on! Cheers Misha

Looking klean & smoooth... Cheers Misha

Thanks everyone for you looks and comments. I’m not surprised by the overall reaction to the top, I admit never having seen it done. That in itself made it interesting. The story line behind this Belair... Fred, a Korean Vet, bought the top of the line Chevy, complete with F.I. brand new. Now, after 12 hears it was showing its age, it was time for an update! The front end received discs with new Vette wheels all the way around. Interior was refurbished with the original scheme, and the original paint was redone. Now Fred wanted to complete the Cruiser in DeLuxe style. The roof was separated from the body with heavy chrome trim making the roof an expanse of its own. To compliment a ragtop look Fred decided to install a vinyl top, a new trend just developing. Now, in 1969 he had refurbished his ride with a modern look. Cheers Misha

I’m seeing the images on my iPad Mattias. Thanks for posting your builds, the Galaxy is a unique build, not often seen. Wishing you well for the New Year and looking forward to more of your builds. Cheers Misha

Sure have enjoyed viewing and following along with your builds Steve! The Anglia is a thing of beauty, perhaps my fav. The Caddy offers quick delivery service and the Tuner & Gremlin offer terrific execution along with electronics! Overall a productive year considering the craftsmanship and artistry in each build. Congrats and best wishes for the New Year Steve. Cheers Misha

Over the past month I’ve been able to get back to the bench a few times as I race to New Year’s so I can include this build for a total of three! Thanks for the photo of the chrome bows Mike as I haven’t come across them before. Going to see how much work is involved in getting the window surrounds done in foil before attempting the bows. Chassis and interior work has moved alongside getting the vinyl top completed. The chassis is now complete with final painting and weathering with various washes and pastels and dry-brushing. The running gear is updated with front discs and stock 67 Vette wheels on all four corners. The chassis represents roughly fourteen years of careful use and maintenance. The interior contains a lot of detail, along with a few needed ones such as shift and signal levers and a parking brake handle under the dash, left of the column. I’m getting closer to completion, still requiring finer detail painting and chrome! Going to use the kit decals for the seat inserts. Plus will be adding embossing powder to the carpets and rear deck. The vinyl top came out quite well for my expectations. After having read a number of discussions on the forum I decided on using the total paint technique. I airbrushed Tamiya semi-gloss black at a lower pressure, roughly 18 psi for the first coat to provide the pebbly texture onto grey primer. PThe second coat was applied at normal pressure to unify and soften the first application. While being somewhat shinier than usual, it is a custom top and it gets Armour All regularly... The only stumbling block I encountered was getting my chosen wheel & tire combination mounted onto the chassis. It required a few tries to get everything to fit, yet so far, so good. Closer to final assembly. Major work lies ahead with foil and metallics to finish her off. Good measure of detail paint as well, better get to it. Thanks for checking in, Happy New Year! Cheers Misha

Welcome to the forum Bil! It’s great to see some more details of your builds and projects. Sure you’ll enjoy your time spent here. Cheers from the Island, Misha

That’s impressive work blending it all together Steve. Looking forward to your progress as the final goal will be quite attractive. I’ve always liked the El Camino over the Ranchero. Wishing you and yours the very best for Christmas and the New Year, cheers Misha

Always impressive work RRR! I always enjoy seeing your builds for their perfect stance and realism and for your comments on other builds. Wishing you the best for the New Year and looking forward to your future projects, cheers Misha

Congrats Gareth on a very productive and successful six months! The assortment and variety of your builds is impressive and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work in the New Year. Welcome back to the hobby, cheers Misha

A productive year Walter, I get a great kick out of you more off the wall builds. Looking for more in the new year, all the best, Misha

Great assortment of builds Andre, including the Zero! Always glad to see Canadian plates too. All the best for the New Year, Cheers Misha

Impressive builds Geoff, your tractors are very intriguing to the point I’m planning on adding them to my list. Thanks for sharing and wishing you the best for the New Year, cheers from the colonies, Misha

Beautiful clean builds Scott! The trailer is most impressive, is there a WIP thread for it? Wishing you the best in the New Year, cheers Misha

Great collection of the full size 60s cruisers Steve, the Chrysler is very striking with its custom flourishes. Also neat to see the the pickup, it does look like a fun build. From the West Coast to the Maritimes, wishing you happy holidays and all the best for the New Year, cheers Misha