Model for my Father 62 bel air update 3/25/15

[Drunken Goat]

My father has always wanted a 62 bel air 409. Well his birthday is coming up in a few weeks and this is the closest I can do to fufilling his dream. I completed the interior and undercarriage. I still need to wire the distributor and start on the suspension. I am trying to make this as close to an orginal 62 bel air 409 as possible. I have been looking up tons or references online. So any tips or suggestion will be appreciated.

Edited March 25, 2015 by Drunken Goat

[slusher]

Real nice work so far..

[rsxse240]

If your dad is anything like my mom, he'll love it! One of the best things a person can do as a gift, in my opinion, is to make something with their own hands, imagination and love. Now a corny gift would be to just buy a diecast...anyone can do that...but to give a hand made, by you, gift shows you care enough to put forth the effort and sacrifice your time.

Looks great so far!

I guess I should elaborate:

My mom always wanted a 56 Thunderbird. Blue with white top and port-hole windows. (She grew up on the Chesapeake bay, she loves everything that has to do with boats) So I built the AMT kit and just left the top off. She nearly came to tears.

Edited March 21, 2015 by rsxse240

[vintagercr]

Great work!

[Drunken Goat]

Got a little more done today. Painted the body it the same color my father has always wanted, handuras maroon. I installed the front suspension and did a little more detailing on the undercarriage. Oh and wired up the engine. Any tips would be appreciated.

Edited March 23, 2015 by Drunken Goat

[Speedfreak]

Great project idea Gary, you're doing a fine job.

Gene

[Skip]

Nice project Gary. Building models for others is a real rewarding experience. Recently did a couple of models (Revell Mother's Worry) for my (adult) nephew. He love them, I think doing those two models was one of the more rewarding experiences I've had building models. Even surpasses winning the Jr. hi and County, State Fair model contests when I was a young teen. One of those deals that if I knew the recipient would treat the model with the respect all that work deserves, I would give more of my work away.

The other one that was/is really rewarding my Pastor was loaned a '69 Corvette Stingray to drive around for a couple of weeks after he and his wife were married. He's a car and motorcycle guy and talks about driving that 'Vette all the time. I did some sly research, talking to him found out the color, option group (or close to it), Big Block car, a and other things from his wife. I built a nice replica of the 'Vette and gave it to him for his Birthday! For once he was rather speechless, I loved it. I gave it to him in a plastic case to keep the dust off of it, he had on other one of our friends build a glass and wood presentation case, so it's now prominently displayed in his office.

[hjracing]

Really nice! I like the fact that you are building this model for your father! Keep it coming!

[Drunken Goat]

First time doing BMF. It took me about 2 days working on and off. I am pleased how it came out there are a few spots that could be better.

Edited March 25, 2015 by Drunken Goat

[Drunken Goat]

Well I finished up my fathers model today. Fitting that today is his actual birthday. I will be giving the model to him tomorrow. Here are some pictures of the final product.

[72 Charger]

Im sure your dad will get a lump in his throat . That's real nice

[Roadrunner]

Looks real nice. Your dad is sure to get a kick out of it.

[Skip]

Gary you are really coming along with this one, your Dad is going to love it!!! Very nice work on your part too.

[RAMBENNA]

nice job so far