mike 51 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Anyone interested in building one of these should contact Don Holthaus.He has had this in his line for several years.I did the original master for him from one of his resin metros a long time ago. Tom..this isn't based on the (Nash) Metro Don put(s) out, the only "real" Nash I can remember Don putting out was Paul Hettick's 50 Ambassador. I got one of these Ramblers about 20+ years ago from a caster named Mike (I can't remember his last name), who passed away soon after. Edited June 29, 2015 by mike 51
horsepower Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 There's a wagon that's smaller and plainer than the Ambassador, this is that one isn't it? By full size, I meant it's not based on the Metropolitan body style. Sorry for not being very clear on that.
mike 51 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) There's a wagon that's smaller and plainer than the Ambassador, this is that one isn't it? By full size, I meant it's not based on the Metropolitan body style. Sorry for not being very clear on that. This kit has nothing to do with the Metropolitans ..they were really Austins (to make it even more confusing) although they were called Nashs,even Hudsons briefly. Yes.. Nash had three lines of cars "compact" >>the Rambler wagon (that in this case has been converted to a sedan delivery). and two full-sized Nashs>> big n bigger (wheel base and trim differences) No need at all to be sorry.. Edited June 29, 2015 by mike 51
jeffs396 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Here's kinda where I'm looking to be with the logo... These are Slixx 1/4" letters. I'm diggin' the gold leaf look, but it needs something more, maybe a red outline, or some pinstriping, or???
Jantrix Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 How about adding a red painted panel behind it, sorta billboard style.
promoman Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I remember the "bath tub" Nash from the 50's when I was a kid. Nice so far, anxious to see the finished car.
jeffs396 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Posted July 10, 2015 Tommy! I'm impressed! If I had your computer/photoshop skills, I would have done something like that. And then wouldn't that require an Alps printer? Sooo, with my limited resources, I'm piecing together separate letter decals and dressing them up somehow... Thanks for taking the time to show what COULD be!
Chuck Most Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Looking good! I've built this one as well- I cobbled together a full chassis for it so I could use an AMC V8. Looks like your hood fit way better than mine did- I had to trim about 1/16" off the rear edge so it wouldn't have an "overbite" going.
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