Lovefordgalaxie

Photoshop can make some pictures taken with poor light or with wrong camera setting a lot nicer, and more "crisp" without altering the model. never altered a model, and all the flaws are there showing, but using Photoshop to crop, and to fix the color balance, light level and contrast is something I do very often. I even do some "fake HDR" with Photoshop, that can make the picture to look cool, without touching the model. Exemples: Original picture just cropped: 1957 Chevy by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Picture "fixed" (color balance, contrast, intensity, lighting): 1957 Chevy Bel Air by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Now the Fake HDR: Original picture: 1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr "Fake HDR": 1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Another example: Original picture: 1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr "Fake HDR": 1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Extreme example of what can be done, if you have the patience: Original picture: Photoshoping 01 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Photoshopped: Photoshoping 02 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Even tough, with some attention the photoshopped picture can be spotted.

Both are cute. Those guys have a way of getting into our hearts and and then just melt it. I have seven, or they have me, if you are a cat person you will understand, and when I'm home, I'm never alone.

That's classy!!! How do you call the color? metallic black or graphite? If that's the AMT-Model King kit, and I think it is, it's curbside. Built one.

See what I told you about versions? After the war, there was no plant or parts to make cars from. KIM was basically a hole in the ground. The installation was rebuilt using the material confiscated from the Opel plant as war reparation, and the only cars produced after the war were Moskvitch, not KIM anymore. I think those internet journalists make things up as they write.

Harry, take a look at the text from your source. The author calls the car several times by KIM-10 only, using the original nomenclature. It's kind of obvious that even him is a bit confused with this detail. For a person without access to printed material sent to members of the former CPSU, it wouldn't be possible to ID the car with 100% of accuracy. I just tried to find the correct info online and I couldn't. All sources had some kind of distortion. So, I agree with you on considering KIM-10-50 as correct.

Another cause for confusion was the final relatory of production, that included the "for export" models: KIM-10 AND 50 plus KIM-10 AND 51 = 450 cars KIM-10 AND 52 = 6 cars. On western countries the cars became known as 10-50, 10-51 and 10-52, because of the plates on the brochures that included the Soviet nomenclature. The KIM plant was bombed, and nothing survived from the machinery. That included almost all the paperwork. The original industrial designs for the car were bought from Ford Motor Company. Again, most parts suffered some degree of redesign, mostly the suspension and electrical system.

Wikipedia is wrong... Again. Want a proof? The company that produced the Ford cars was called GAZ (Gorky Avto Zavod) and KIM was one of the plants, nothing more, producing the GAZ AA only (the GAZ A was produced in Gorky). Parts were NEVER provided from Ford, as importing parts was ILEGAL in Soviet Union, and almost all of them suffered some kind of redesign to better adapt to the Soviet conditions. The car production started in 1932 and not in 1930. In 1938 Kim was separated from GAZ to produce a new small car, to be priced in the low field. It was called the KIM-10 The car was originally planned for export too, and would be named KIM-50 on foreign markets, and in four door version only. A more plush version would also be produced for export, called KIM-52, and only 6 cars ever left the assembly plant. There were also a convertible version called KIM-51 (not practical for use in the CCCP). A car was pictured for a propaganda brochure with a plate saying "KIM-10-50" and that caused all the confusion about the car's name on western publications, specially taking in account that less than 450 cars were produced before the Great Patriotic War. My source? Automobile digest from CPSU (Communist Party of Soviet Union)

Well, the car in the picture is a KIM-10. Saying it's a KIM-10-50 is like calling a '48 Ford a '46-'48 Ford. So, I think the correct answer is only saying 1940 KIM-10.

Thanks guys!! Sorry, I wasn't online to see your question Don, but my friend Harry answered for me. Thanks Harry!! Talking about Harry, hey Harry, it has a mirror!!! The trick I did with the BMF on the lettering, only works this way (polishing the paint out) with solid colors!!!! This is very important. If you are going to use this trick with a metallic color, polishing can and will cause stains, and they won't go away. For metallic paint, you have to apply the foil on the lettering, leaving the least foil possible around the area, AFTER all body work and primer has being done. Apply the color coat like you always do, and when dry, use a tooth pick with the point wet in thinner to remove the paint from the letters only. After that you can clear coat the body like you always do.

Yes, I agree. The completed model will have the same detail level of the other Altaya 1/8 scale models, like this one: and this one: Would give two Mustangs for that GAZ Pobeda...

Thanks guys!! Just couldn't let myself to trow it away. It was very rough before, and I got as a challenge to make it look as good as it would if I had built it from a new kit.

That's a great question. Have no idea. This IS my first rodeo According to the preview on my parts packaging, the next thing to be delivered will be the a front wheel, tire, spindle and braking system for that one wheel.

Harry, I think Altays do ships abroad. I have no idea on costs tough. Maybe you can do a inquire at their website: http://www.planetadeagostini.com.br/ The parts are priced as follows: The first issue: 4,99 Middle 81 issues: 19,99 each Final 18 issues: 42,99 each All in Brazilian Reais. The exchange rate goes up and down almost every day, so it's best if you do the conversion at the day. It's usually around one Dollar to 2,20 Reais.

Thanks guys!! I had posted this one when I had just finished her, but I'm in a "nostalig" phase Yes, it is all box stock. The detail is just paint.

Well gentlemen, I'll be buying this beast, as a Ford guy, there is no way I see this at the newsstands and not getting it. Already signed the collection. If you have the patience, I'll be posting the parts as I get them, and, eventually, the finished product. The car will have working lights, working brake lights, working steering, working driveshaft, suspensions, and FE V8 sound effects. More detail as more parts arrive.

Yes, an issue at a time. 100 issues, every 15 days.

A few more: 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr

This one is about four years old, after a total rebuild. I got it from a friend in pieces. Striped the paint, and did my best to save the kit. Here are the before pictures: Restoration Project by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Restoration Project by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Restoration Project by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr During: Pontiac Catalina Super Duty 421 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr After: 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Ponchos by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr

Not so old. But I really love this one. AMT 1962 Buick Electra 225 Round 2 reissue. Paint is Tamiya TS-14 Black from the spray can. All lettering was foiled before painting, and then the paint was locally polished until the chrome letters would show trough. The side trim on this car is a real pain on the rear end to foil... 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1962 Buick Electra 225 by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr

Maybe a fully dressed '57 Fairlane 500 Club Victoria? My all time favorite 1950´s car

The kit I got most disappointed with was the Monogram '53 Chevy Bel Air. Lot's of flash, a firewall that is a joke, radial generic tires on a 1953 car, the body is all out of proportion, the hood is too square, the front bumper is too far from the car, the front seat is out of scale, and the list goes on... My favorites are the AMT 1966 Galaxie 500 7 Litre, followed by the AMT 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Vicky.

You know, THAT's why I really love kits tooled when the cars were at the streets. The engineers and pattern makers actually saw the cars. I have many vintage kits, like the AMT '59 Galaxie, AMT, '58 Fairlane Mint in box, that I will probably never build, AMT '62 Galaxie, AMT '61 Galaxie, AMT '66 Galaxie, AMT '66 Galaxie, AMT '57 Ford, all models with accurate bodies. Simple kits compared to today's standards of separate frames, and parts on the hundreds, but great kits never the less.

Altaya just started distributing this 1/8 scale Mustang here in Brazil. Went to my usual newspaper stand and found it. Already signed the collection to make sure I won't miss any of the issues. The first parts do look great, nice paint, and nice detail. 1/8 Scale Mustang. by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1/8 Scale Mustang. by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1/8 Scale Mustang. by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1/8 Scale Mustang. by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1/8 Scale Mustang. by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr

This one is a double oldie. First built a very long time ago, it was painted in silver and had a simple black interior. A couple of years ago, I decided to rebuild it, and repainted the body in metallic blue. Also repainted the interior in blue. That gave the car a nice contrast between the paint and the chrome trim, what was absent when the car was silver. 1958 Chevrolet Impala SS by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1958 Chevrolet Impala SS by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1958 Chevrolet Impala SS by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1958 Chevrolet Impala SS by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1958 Chevrolet Impala SS by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1958 Chevrolet Impala SS by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr Before: 1958 Chevrolet Impala by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr

Thanks gentlemen!! Yep, I do build Chevrolets too, always did. I like them Chevies, even have a little S-10 with the Fords in the garage. Just happen to like Fords MORE, but have no problem with Chevies at all. I love to pull the leg of the die hard Chevy guys, that's way too funny. One of those days I did just that with a friend of a friend, a guy that is into the Chevy Opala, sort of the Camaro from Brazil. had a "fight" with him saying how Chevies suck and how Fords are much better. The other day the guy saw me in my S-10 and he called me names I didn't know existed LOL!!!!