gtx6970 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) I want to go on record this has to be the best engineered kit I have ever worked with . Intructions need a bit of work, But the kit itself is impressive . Anyway,,,, this is a replica of a friend of mines actual car. His birthday is next month ,,so when we meet up next I'll present to him. 1st the actual car I was attempting to replicate. Outside of an exterior repaint back in the early eighties this car is pretty much original. So its a pretty correct un-messed with car and makes a great 1st impression when you see it in person. He has owned the car since about 1979 give or take a year or so. About 2 years ago , he finally gave in and put a set of wide whitewall radial tires on it. Which makes it so much more comfortable to drive, which he does do on a regular basis,,, weather permitting. And the build. which I really enjoyed . Its all built 100% box stock Body is done with rattle can black laquer with a rattle can urethane clear,,,slighty rubbed out . Interior is all testors model masters enamels . I'll get some better pics of the engine compartment and underside maybe tonight . ( Posting these pics ,,,I just realized I need to put the decals on the rear quarter panels ,AND install the rear shocks on the suspension ) Comments of all kinds welcome. Edited March 19, 2015 by gtx6970
BubbaJoe Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 beautifully done...did i miss it... but which kit is it?
gtx6970 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) beautifully done...did i miss it... but which kit is it? It's the moebius kit. Edited March 16, 2015 by gtx6970
chopper430 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 very cool build bill , I did one of those a couple of years ago and they fall together well.
wayne swayze Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 The real car is a beauty....likewise the model! Your interior is just great! Your friend will be some happy !
Ramfins59 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 That is a beautiful car Bill, both the real one and the model. I look forward to building my kit that's in the TO DO pile.
Scalper Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Beautiful your friend is going to love it. Edited March 16, 2015 by Scalper
bbowser Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Great model, and story! That kit is awesome, I don't think I've seen a bad one yet.
o-man Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I wish I was your friend! His car looks great and he will be so happy with your model!!
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Nice work Bill! I really wish Mobius would take the next step on the '55-'56 300 kits & give us a New Yorker, maybe a convertible. Or better yet a '56 Desoto would be fantastic! Steve
gtx6970 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 Nice work Bill! I really wish Mobius would take the next step on the '55-'56 300 kits & give us a New Yorker, maybe a convertible. Or better yet a '56 Desoto would be fantastic! Steve Many thanks all for t kind words. Steve, If I had my choice I would love a 1956 Desoto,,,or maybe even a 1956 Imperial
foxbat426 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Beautiful build. Its hard to tell the difference from the real and the 1/25th. Nice job! john
charlie8575 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Nice work, Bill. You friend will love it. I'm confident of that. His 300 is gorgeous, too. Charlie Larkin
gtx6970 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 Nice, sure that's not die cast Positive. Here is the build thread. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=99632 Thanks all for the kind words .Its not flawless by any means but I am real happy with how it came out . This one is going to be tough to just give away. But I'll do it because he is a good friend of mine. and I know he'll certaintly appreciate it ........ He doesnt even know its coming.
Dominik Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 ...were are the pictures gone? I can't see one...
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