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Beautiful looking Show Rod. You mention the square button tufted floor boards and I was wondering how you achieved that and the tuck & roll dash and interior panels. Great that Steve would provide the parts you needed. I like the old Edsel style grill on this also.

Have you tried "Pinning" the parts. I didn't invent this as many here use this method as well as others. I use a #75 or .021 size drill and drill both mating surfaces just deep enough to put a short piece of wire into. This will both hold your parts in position and add strength to their bond when glued. I usually use a staple cut to length. These are bendable as needed but are strong for what your trying to do.

Inspirational interior detailing along with everything else on this build.

I'm just sic enough to think that's the funniest thing I have seen in a long time.

"More Doors" like your old car are becoming more popular because of their price usually being lower and I have seen a few fixed up like you described and they look good and there's room for the whole family. Maybe post a picture just to give the idea. With the later model 235 cu in engine I'm sure it was a lot quicker and more reliable.

Thankyou on the wood graining. The gauges are decals from the kit and they are very nicely done. I wish the picture had turned out a little clearer.

I like your idea, and both models look great.

Beautiful looking. I like how you detailed everything with the different shades of colors, that really adds to the overall look. There is something very satisfying about building a model of your own car.

That Ford "Silver Mocha" was a great looking color. Funny thing is I don't remember ever seeing one that color back in the day, of course that was some time ago.

Even with the kits short comings you mentioned it still looks great. Nice shades of blue inside and out and you did a great job on the trim detailing. The interior issue may come from the fact that this kit is based on the original annual kit that was offered as both a convertible or a hardtop.

Great looking body work. As Plowboy mentioned the bodies blend together well. Very nice paint work also.

Thanks Steve. The color is Model Master Phoenician Yellow. As I mentioned I'm using a 1:1 car that was in Car Kulture DeLuxe in their June edition. This color reminds me of the '60's GM color that I liked.

Great looking Sport Truck. I like the colors you used and the wheels look good.

I was going to mention that but figured you already realized it and these pictures seem to see things we can't. If you have an Air Brush or even a canned Air Spray for cleaning your key board will clean up well.

Thank you for the up date on this kit and the source of additional research for a build. I had an original way back when and just didn't have an interest in building it. I don't remember what I did with it. In the years since I now have a much better appreciation for the subject and I'll be getting one and building it this time.

Very clean looking and great paint finish. That color wasn't that popular where I was living at the time and I just never understood why. I like it a lot. Your detailing is what makes this OOB build really stand out.

I have to agree with everything Misha said about your Renault. Besides the wheels the white stripe changes the whole look from a stock Dauphine.

Glad that you like it. While getting the moldings positioned properly was time consuming I think it is the best solution. Was your '48 an Aerosedan ?

Excellent detailing. All very realistic looking.

Great looking detail painting on the different parts.

In addition to the after market wheels I'm looking at the tires. They look like track day only tread and any ones guess on the compound.

For the full wheel covers don't forget the Revell '56 Nomad kit or the '55 Bel Air Hardtop kit.

Just a basic mock up before final assembly.

The interior window frames are also "wood grained " . The one window frame broke up while removing the side window. We'll see how well it looks after installation.

The chassis and interior are coming together.