David G.

Excellent work! Love all the added details, especially the wrap on the steering wheel. David G.

Great looking truck! Love the flame decals and custom stacks. They look like something an owner-operator from this time period would have done. That and keeping their rig clean. One question though. Were there no trailer connections provided by the kit? David G.

Wow! That's just gorgeous! Tight and clean inside and out. David G.

Nicely done! I like your interior detailing. There was something special about those vintage Chryslers. "Mopar - MoPower!" David G.

Looks like it'll be cool when it's finished. David G.

Beautifully Done! The corrected wheel arches make a world of difference. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Thanks Terry, I should have more to post in a day or two. David G.

It looks like you got a pretty good fit out of those custom bits. David G.

No, as I recall Guido, the 60 Starliner engine had embossed valve covers, a lot more detail and several build options. I also seem to remember something about a Thunderbird engine. David G. edit: I actually found a photo of the Starliner I built about a decade ago. Here's a shot of the engine. If you're interested in seeing more, here's a link to the build thread I posted in 2010 Hope this helps. David G.

That's cool! It's nice to see a DR 1 not all "Red Barron-ed" up. David G.

Excellent work on this! You've captured that early Eighties custom look. That time right before everything went monochromatic with "graphix" and billet parts. Love the photo vignettes you've set up too. The thought of such a custom car running EPA fuel tests is a hoot. David G.

Thanks Gareth. Yes, the way that seat looks does give the appearance of how some of the more brightly colored upholstery fabrics seem to wear. Though the thought of building a more distressed version had crossed my mind, I decided to stick with my original plan for this build and make it as if it were 1 to 2 years old. Broken but not broken down. Thanks for your comment, David G.

Beautiful work on this so far. I love the wood grain bits in the interior and the engine detail you added. David G.

Wow! That turned out great in spite of the setback. The green-tinted windows really make it pop. David G.

As promised, here is the next update. I finally have a roof finish I can accept. The casting flaw is still there but it's barely visible, I think a little polish and clear coat should blend it well enough. The casting flaws, this one and the one on the hood, are the only complaints I have about this kit. I wanted some subtle variations among the different surface materials of the interior. My original thought was to paint the pink seat cushions and parts of the door panels over black primer and sand away some of the pink to reveal the cast texture as a pattern in the upholstery material. The door panel turned out well enough but the seat just ended up looking like a bad paint job. The texture of the casting was just not consistent enough to achieve the look that I wanted. I then decided to use the same paint technique on the upholstery as I had on the carpet and spray a light misting of oxide primer to get more of a coral pink. For comparison, the front seat base and upper door panels are the original bright pink. I think that all of that bright pink in one area would have just been too much. Now for some detail painting. That's all for now. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Thank you Stephen. I agree. It was a grand era for American car design. That time period created some of the most beautiful machines ever placed wheels. Engineering on the other hand.... Let's just say that reality didn't always live up to ambition. Thanks again for your comment. Be sure to post some pics when you get to building your Edsel, I'd love to see them. David G.

Thanks Roger. There is a time when I would have attempted that but there is no relief cast in the valve covers and my hands are not that steady right now. I painted the bumper markings on this Jeep a couple of years ago and though they came out okay, I don't believe that I could do as well today. Which is kind of a bummer since I used to calligraphy and hand lettering. Great looking truck BTW. Thanks Carl, I'm glad you like it. I hope to have more pics to post either today or tomorrow. Thanks again, David G.

Thank you for your pointer David. Yes, I had considered that option along with a few others. I was actually leaning toward printing my own decals from photos like the example I posted. Then the paint issue with the roof happened and all of a sudden, I was satisfied with not having the lettering on the valve covers. Amazing how that happens, eh? Thank you Gerald. My favorite part of building, aside from finishing one, is detail painting followed closely by weathering. I enjoy building engines because they usually tick all three boxes. There are a lot of details to paint. They're usually the dirtiest part of the car and will almost always require some type of weathering. And they're usually completed rather quickly. I guess that makes them a favorite of mine too. Thanks again to everyone for your support and comments. David G.

Wow, spectacular work! With the detail and proportions I would have guessed that it was 1:32 or larger. Well done. David G.

Nicely Done! Beautiful detail work and the interior looks fantastic! The color looks great on that car, very much like a factory color of the era. David G.

Lovely color choice on a good clean looking build. Beautiful work Si, in spite of the mishaps. But that's what model building is all about. We're problem solvers who create our own problems to solve! David G.

Yes Uwe! I meant to mention that I think your models are very well done. I allowed myself to get distracted by my own thinking. You have excellent painting and building skills. Do you favor enamel, acrylics or lacquers? I tend to use lacquers more frequently. I find that I can apply them in thinner coats than the other types and lacquers tend to dry more quickly. Regards, David G.

Hello Everybody! It's time for another update. Here is the lightly weathered engine ready for installation. I'm happy with the results but I wish I had some decals for the valve cover lettering. I'm still working on correcting the issues with the roof, it's better but there is still more work to do. Detail painting on the interior is progressing nicely. Thank you all for your continued support. David G.

Willkommeen Uwe! Though you'll find that most of our members are from the United States, we do have builders from all over the world on this forum. I have been a member of this forum since 2009 and I find this community to be a kind and respectful group dedicated to supporting its members and advancing the hobby. David G.