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new windshield options for AMT 1959 Galaxie
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I'll have to remember this trick. I have several old annuals to build. And the few I pulled out yesterday . None had mint windshields in them Will do Thanks all for the suggestions -
new windshield options for AMT 1959 Galaxie
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
No Just rubbed and rubbed..then rubbed some more Never real hard pressure as my fear was breaking it -
AMT - 1959 Galaxie convertible , A rebirth of sorts
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Bmf work is done. THAT was fun. Ok....not really Interesting how much difference the color looks in or out of sunlight The interior and the exterior of the body are the same exact color . Only difference. Body has a gloss clear on it and interior has a semi gloss clear In natural light up close It definitely has a pinkish cast to it. -
new windshield options for AMT 1959 Galaxie
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Well. I spent almost 2 hrs just polishing and polishing. Figured I had nothing to loose It polished out really well Not flawless. You can see a ghost image of the scratch if you look at it from an angle and Brite lite In Natural light... it's gone Overall I'm happy and can live with it. -
new windshield options for AMT 1959 Galaxie
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thanks all, Ive gone thru all my old annuals and none of them have the same glass ( even the old 59 Mercury ) So Im at either try my hand to make one, ,,,,try to polish it out best I can ( I have a fear of snapping it in half ) or look for a replacement , be it modern kit or original annual kit, Neither of which seem to be much of a viable option -
new windshield options for AMT 1959 Galaxie
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I just tried the glass from this one. Not even close , WAY too short in all aspects I have a 59 Mercury kit here . I can use. Its a little better . But not perfect either Still going thru my annuals boxes as I have just about all the late 50- early 60ds builders I dont have one of the AMT 57 Ford kits here to try -
new windshield options for AMT 1959 Galaxie
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I may have to give this a try , then maybe make the vent wing glass separately . I think the glass has some compound curves in it I may not be able to pull off Mostly scratches. a few you can hang your nail in . I've tried a polish I have here and no help. Looking for my bottle of Future now to see if I dip it will help -
AMT - 1959 Galaxie convertible , A rebirth of sorts
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks, Yes, All stock build with full wheel covers and wide whitewall tires -
AMT - 1959 Galaxie convertible , A rebirth of sorts
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Well, Interior is about done. Not to shabby for mostly freehand I can live with it Same colors as body , only semi gloss clear on interior, flat clear of top boot Black Flocking for the carpet -
I don't mind the cost of the sheet from STS. but would like to see it on a Kit Plus have to figure out how to get the texture a vinyl roof has ????
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Is this the only source for this color of a Mod top for a 1969 Dodge build ? Anyone used it , If so Pics please I want to see how it scales on a kit Mod top blue green paisley Water Slide Decal Sheet – STSDecals
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I'm thinking use a spare gts interior tub. Make a bench seat for my next one. It'll at least look the part I'm after.
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Well, Today was an experimental day After some spoons color tests. with various Blues. I sprayed out the TS54 ( on the left ) and it was far too light....SO,,,,, I tried it directly over the darker TS51 on a spoon test ( on the right ) And . BINGO,,,,Its not a huge changed from straight TS54, But just enough I think It nailed the color I was after
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That's what I was afraid of. Pretty much confirms my findings. Now to figure out how to get the texture under a decal
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Well. Decision made. I couldn't live with it Plus I want to widen the hood stripes So....Taped It back up. And will Reshoot it later today.
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I know the the 1968 Dart kits has 2 versions.... One with ( GSS ) and one without ( hemi dart ) a molded vinyl top. Is the 69 Dart non molded vinyl top only ?
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Anyone have one avail? If so...let's talk
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The Blue is too dark I think. It's tamiya TS51 I believe It has maybe 3 light coats over the silver I'll look this weekend and if i fid a lighter blue .....ill maybe tape it back up respray the blue The Dart is all decals btw
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AMT - 1959 Galaxie convertible , A rebirth of sorts
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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AMT - 1959 Galaxie convertible , A rebirth of sorts
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Model Cars