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Like the paint color and finish. The interior finish looks good. Nice chassis detailing as seen in the front end shot. The wheels fit the time frame of the mid '60's.
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Great looking build. The body colors work well, and the minimal body trim make it look like a 150-base model. The chassis changes would work well in 1:1 to strengthen the chassis. The engine looks perfect for this.
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I like seeing the Aussie cars as they seemed to have a more interesting looking than the US versions. Great looking color and body trim.
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The plastic surgery looks great, you would never know it didn't come this way. Paint and body trim look good.
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Great looking build. The color combination looks good, and the trim is nice and clean.
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You sure did capture the early Kustom look. Bright paint and good-looking chassis detailing.
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Like the shiny roof and the simulated rub through of the paint on the fender and rear quarter panel are very realistic looking. Great idea on the frosted windows. The body trim all looks good and like the surf boards.
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1950 Chevy 3100 Pickup WIP
espo replied to Duddly01's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I like how you made the bed floor able to slide in and out. That should make the detailing of the floor easier to do. -
Might have to raise the interior floorboards to compensate for the body channeling.
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What did you see on the road today?
espo replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Birds of a feather flock together as they used to say. -
Bad Waymo !!! BAD BAD BAD !!!
espo replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Now the biggest problem is trying to get them home again. -
What did you see on the road today?
espo replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Looks like the start of a car show. -
why did round 2 switch tire brands
espo replied to michelle's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Don't understand why Good Year or Firestone would get their shorts in a bunch since the scale tires we deal with aren't something they sell anyway. The popularity of the brand name could be like an unpaid advertisement for their full-scale tires. -
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Tuck and roll interiors and bucket seats
espo replied to slusher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have used sheets of plastic from Plastruct that represent O scale corrugated siding. The sheet is 7" by 12" and thin enough to bend easily. Their part number is #91519 and I would think any hobby shop that caters to scale trains would have or could get it for you. -
Do you also have 1:1 project cars?
espo replied to ctruss53's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
A couple of ideas on wheels and keeping them looking stock. In 1966 Chevrolet offered an option of their F-41 Sport Suspension. Part of that package included a 6 1/2 inch wide 14" wheel. The appearance even with the standard dog dish hub caps looks the same as the standard wheel except for being slightly deeper dished. The stock standard hub caps are not a problem. These wheels were also used on some station wagon models as well as the Cameros. The other would be a little more aggressive and may not be what you're looking for, the 15" rally wheels in either the 6" wide which is more common and less expensive than the Corvette 8" wide Rally wheels. Chevrolet offered a small center hub cap that is flat and had a bow tie on them. They were used for the Taxi Cabs and PD cars. These are also reproduced without the Bow Tie on them. I had a set of the 15 by 8s painted body color on my '72 and my '86 Monte Carlos. -
Beautiful looking paint color and finish. I like the way you finished the chassis and interior finishes. The chassis and engine could be displayed by themselves.
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Great looking paint color and finish, the flames add to the look as well. Like how you detailed the chassis and interior. The open painted wheels look good here.
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I enjoyed watching your attention to details on your build and the addition of the lighting adds another level of realism to your build. The California Special models of the Mustang looked so much better than the standard coupes of the day. The colors and finishes give this a very realistic look. Always special to build a model of a car or truck that you previously owned and appreciated.
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Do you also have 1:1 project cars?
espo replied to ctruss53's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Like the design. Much better than your average Bel Air interior. -
1978 Dodge Truck
espo replied to jdhog's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Yes and no. Wheels on a car or truck often set the look and are an expression of the owner's taste. These wouldn't be my first choice either, but it's the owner's and as long as he's happy with them who am I to say they are good or bad. -
Great find. I snagged a few trade ins when I was in the business. Hard to find one this well cared for.