DanielG

Thankyou all for the kind words.

Thankyou, and I agree about the '58 model, in fact I like most of the '58 models, be it chev, ford, olds or whatever.

the 'Devil's Offspring' finally put to rest!

We are calling this one done, moved to 'Under Glass'.

Thanks, Cranky. I have been trying out some of your rust techniques on my apoc build. Thanks for posting your 'secrets' so that the less knowledgable of us can 'steal' them! (besides, my chances of getting a 'new' look being what they are, I should make everything look 'pre-owned'!)

Yep, call me crazy!

I use a Zona saw (mostly) for cutting and then various files. CA is cyanoaclylate, super-glue.

I have started to reassemble the beast and have now remembered that there are some details to add as the process continues, such as adding the small side windows!

Thankyou for the replies and comments. My computer has been down for a few days and I am just getting caught up. Here is a tale: the chrome fits very tightly now with the extra paint around the mounting slots but 'no problem' says I, a gentle tap with a padded hammer (small!) and it will be nicely seated. WRONG! I should have known, did know, that you NEVER shock anything put together with CA! I am now in the process of repairing a cracked loose rear post. There are lots of lessons to be learned (relearned) after this bit of stupidity.

Finally got back to this build after a bit of time away! Should have kept it in the garage!

Thankyou, it has been fun although a bit of a head-ache, mostly due to trying new techniques and simple impatience! Hope to finally get this off my bench this week.

I only had to cut two templates before I got it right!

Has it really been this long?! Anyhow, I finally got the rear window installed (complete with fingerprints!) and can now start re-assembling in reverse order!

Some conversions: HW61 pumper 1/16 scale: 1/18 Caddy roadster: 1/18 Ertl 'Ranchero' '40 Ford rod: Ford tractor 1/18 scale: Studebaker rod truck 1/18 scale: '57 'El Camino': Kyosh 1/18 Mini wrecker:

Car models, one, the rest have been sold off but have about thirty of a mixed bag of figures/aircraft/armour etc.

Like the rear view, hate the front, hate the wheels. Would take the real split-window 'vette over this one.

I like the '57-58-59 chev thing except for the oversize wheels/low profile tires, but then I hate them on anything!

The Left Coast is wet! But we will carry on regardless. Happy July 1st/4th weekend everybody!

You could wrap some masking tape around it to complete the 'padded' look.

The brass that comes with the bender is soft brass specialy for bending. Brass tubing and shapes are made from a harder brass. You may be able to anneal it. Heat it red and plunge it into cold water and that may soften it enough to work with.

It is a hobby, it is supposed to be about ME ME ME!

Had to go on a 35 mile run once, we started off with the yelp but it drove us crazy so switched to wail but that started to put us to sleep (it was around 2AM) so we ended up running without a siren except when needing to clear traffic! My left ear is a little short on hearing, too many gun-shots B-M (before 'muffs! By the way, nice models, brings back memories.

Huh-oh, I was hoping to use the 'issue' tires!

Single red 'gum machine' on top and a S&W siren. Ah, the good old days!

Am finally able to get back to this. Threw a bit of paint at the seats etc, just to get back into it.