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Nice looking Ford. I like it. You can't go wrong with black, I just love it. I think probably 1/3 of all my models are black.

Well, any color scheme BUT red and black. If painted in those colors, everyone will assume it's a prepaint. Have two of those prepainted Edsels. The paint was not bad, but they didn't shave the mold separation lines. When I built mine regular kit Edsel, I used Horizon Blue and Frost White. A color combo that was great looking, but I never saw it on a model before. Test Shots by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr

I always built them for free for my friends. They only would have to supply the paint, and the kit, of course. I'm building a Monogram 1957 Bel Air in 1/12 scale for my cousin Marcelo right now. I wouldnt do it with a car I don't care about, as doing the research is a long work if you want the replica to be accurate, and in general, I don't care about any car made after 1970. The only time a total strange asked me to build a car, was on YouTube. The guy asked if I would like to build a replica of his '56 Fairlane with a 390FE, a C-6 and some more parts odd to the car. I wouldn't build a mostrosity like that, no way. Yep, I'm a major pain.

I was going to say the same. Mike, you know me. I have a simple rule on spray can paint: Tamiya or no spray can. (OK, Tamiya, please, give me my 10% already) The stuff is hard to find and expensive here, but I pay happy. Never, ever had a bad result. I use a lot of Testors and Model Master paints, both enamel and acrylic, but only for airbrushing.

Another example: Done before: 1957 Ford Custom Tudor by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Done now: 1957 Ford Custom Tudor E Code by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr

Here is an example of what I'm saying: My last build, the '57 Fairlane 500 Club Vicky. I called it done, but later, I had an idea of a couple of cool details I could add and that would make the car to look nicer. Example: Done before: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Done now: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Done Before: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Done now: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr And a mirror to make Harry happy: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr

Thanks gentlemen!!

Yep, I know your taste is more into those kinds of cars, and Mopars, that you build like nobody else. I have a great admiration for your work. I'm a Ford guy. more like into the low price field. Think I only built one Buick, a Deuce and a Quarter. And that, because I could take reference pictures of a 1:1 that was in superb condition. Fords are the cars I grew around, and are the cars I work on almost on a daily basis. Last week I replaced the four ball joints of a 1956 Fairlane. Also did a tune up on the Holley 4000 Teapot, and replaced the eight spark plugs (NOS Champion F-14Y) and spark plug wires. On a 292 Y-Block, it's not a job for the faint of heart. The spark plug wires have four retainers/organizers, bolted to the heads and engine block.

Ferrero Rocher candy wrap. Is semigloss, and even has the correct texture. Looks like it was made to be used on the 1:25 '57 Ford. Not to mention that someone has to eat the candy Hard work, but I'll do it for my models.

Very nice replica. Loved the colors and the quality of the foil work. You know, I never cared much about this car, but then I saw one in person, and WOW, the thing is huge, and has a very very low stance, that I dig a lot. Still don't care much about the '54 tough. Trying to find one of those kits here in Brasil, but when I do, the seller wants a fortune.

'57 Fords are getting popular here!! Go home '57 Chevys!! Nice wagon, by the way.

MORE PICTURES PLEASE!!!!!!! I'm addicted to '57 Fords.

Thanks again guys!! When I took the pictures I had forgotten a few very small detail, that I added to the car yesterday. Here they are: Black stripes on the rear bumper: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Representation of the rubber seal on the doors: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The representation of the rubber seal between the firewall and the air intake grille that also covers the windshield wipers cable drive system: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr

15? Yeah, 15. Not conting the ones unbuilt. Yes, I have an addiction. Somehow, couldn't find the "1957 Fordsters anonymous" to seek help

Separate nightmares, like in the AMT 1962 Thunderbird. That's how I call them. Like that car is a convertible, aligning up the windshield frame and both vents is not for the faint of heart

Well, I drive daily a 1974 car, with 1966 styling, and 1957 engine. Really couldn't care less for what's in the dealers today. Yes, it has bias ply tires, a V8, chrome (real steel) a carburetor, points, condenser, and never, ever let me down. I just drive once in a while my mother's Focus, mainly to do regular maintenance, like oil changes, and so, and when I do so, I miss my old Ford a lot.

I have the most annoying habit. I can't leave my done models alone. I'm always improving them, with things I could had added when built them in the first place, but didn't. Example? Redoing a badge, adding a set of white wall tires, painting some detail I missed, adding that perfect rearview mirror that came as an accessory on a kit that won't use it, adding a decal, or even changing things like wheels and tires. Anyone else?

Thanks guys!!

Thank you guys. Very appreciated!!

Here is the 1957 Fairlane Club Vicky from my Class of 1957 double build. The kit of course is AMT, and I built it to represent a bone stock, and brand new 1957 Ford Fairlane Club Victoria, apinted on my favorite two tone combo, Inca Gold and Colonial White. Also choose my favorite interior to go with this color combo, the black and colonial option. There was a Black and yellow combination also, but it was not available on Club Victorias. I did a very basic kitbash, with the wiper motor, and hood latch of the Revell kit, just to add a bit more of detail. Also used a parts box brake master cylinder. Made on Photoshop some custom decals for the valve covers, windshield washer bag, licence plates (as always) and the "Fairlane" badge on the trunk. The tires are AMT parts pack, that I wiped the tampo printed wide whites from, as they were on the no-name side of the tire, and airbrushed some wide whites on the side where the Firestone name, logo, and lettering was. I was going to add some door latches, but my scratchbuilding is not the best, and I didn't want to risk messing up with how the doors close, what is not the best as is... Hope you guys like the model!! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr

This Chevy Cameo was built aout of the box, as part of a double build I did called Class of 1957, in which I built the truck and a Ford Fairlane. The AMT kit lacks detail on the underside, like the wood texture under the bed, and all datil on what would be the cab floor pan. Even tough, I built it just the way it came in the box. The only major change was opening the grille with my Dremel tool. The Cameo was painted to replicate a Onyx Black and Bombay Ivory truck. Here are some picture, hope you guys like it. 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr

Fantastic builds. The best looking cars of the '50s.

Well, I managed to finish both. I'll post them on the appropriate sections soon.

WOW. That's just what I can say. WOW!!