IceMan Collections Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 My Fotki 1:1 LINCOLN album link for inspiration. Most of it in order by title:http://public.fotki.com/JCole/11_fomoco/11_lincoln__mercury/page5.html great selection of pictures, Jon. Image 234 there is what I think I'll aim for.It would look great in black but it is overdone. We'll see if the white sticks. But not black for sure. Sorry.
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Personally, I love white! Maybe Vito Corleone wouldn't show up in one, but I'll bet Tony Montana would! No, not the football player. The Cuban mobster from Scarface. Anyway, Vito Corleone struck me as being more of a Cadillac kind of guy, Steve
ChrisBcritter Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 As everyone no doubt is sick of hearing, I've got '61, '62, '64 and '65 projects going. Nice kits with a few quirks (hood contours on the early ones, front bumper/grille fit problems with the '64, window shape at the drip rail on '64 and '65, installing the '65's hood without breaking the pins off, etc.) You were lucky to find a '63 sedan; seems like '62 convertibles show up much more than anything else. There was one '61 two-door hardtop made, a factory prototype; it looked as you might imagine - same roof, longer door, that's it. As for an engine, maybe a Ford 427, 460 or SOHC to keep it in the family? Anyway, Vito Corleone struck me as being more of a Cadillac kind of guy, Sonny Corleone probably would have had a slabside Continental if he'd lived long enough...
superbike-shaun Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Hey you need to fill the dimples on,pass side, above the C in Continental and underneath the top of the 1/4Superbike-shaun
IceMan Collections Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Hey you need to fill the dimples on,pass side, above the C in Continental and underneath the top of the 1/4Superbike-shaun Yup it was already suggested once. Thanks for the feedback. Probably won't happen on this one. This is just something to get me back in the mood, so to speak..to get out of a rut, I feel I'm in. If I get too involved, I'll be right back where I started. Just want a simple fun build for now. Edited July 30, 2015 by iceman-555
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Hey you need to fill the dimples on,pass side, above the C in Continental and underneath the top of the 1/4 Superbike-shaun Yup it was already suggested once. Thanks for the feedback. Probably won't happen on this one. This is just something to get me back in the mood, so to speak..to get out of a rut, I feel I'm in. If I get too involved, I'll be right back where I started. Just want a simple fun build for now. That's a great attitude Joel! Nothing will get you back on track like a finished model to show for your efforts. The same day I finish one build, I can't wait to get started on the next! it's a great "kick in the pants". Steve
IceMan Collections Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks for the support Steven. Sometime I just want to build for fun and not try to put together a contest piece....not that I even could, anyways.
superbike-shaun Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Hey Joel &Steve ,I just went back & reread what I thought I read and Ii apologize, to you,I guess,I was I was in a hurry.to alert you,Shaun
IceMan Collections Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Hey Joel &Steve ,I just went back & reread what I thought I read and Ii apologize, to you,I guess,I was I was in a hurry.to alert you,ShaunNo need to apologize, I think. It's valid feedback.
Bob Ellis Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Everything said is true about the box; it's generic. There is a small picture of the '63 Lincoln on the box end.1964 is the first year AMT made unique boxes for each model. So, 1958 through 1963 AMT annual boxes had these themes; Hardtop, Convertible, Truck and Compacts. The picture on top of the box didn't really tell you anything about the contents except; Stock, Custom and Racing (or another theme like Presidential Limo on the Lincoln). The only exception I know is the 1960 El Camino. Probably somebody else remembers another.No 2dr Lincolns in 1963, real or kit.
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Johan did the same during that time period. The boxes were all the same & they didn't even bother with a sticker depicting the car. Just a stamp on one end panel with a description of the contents. I guess people trusted more back then. Could have been a Palmer kit inside! Steve Edited July 31, 2015 by StevenGuthmiller
IceMan Collections Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 I decided to go all white. Interior will be black on this one though. Here it is cleared, and a quick mock-up. I think it's going to look pretty good...but I'm not an expert so dont take my word for it.
dino246gt Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Looking good, love the color! Bodywork turn out nice!
Tom Geiger Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Too many black or white Connies already... If it was mine I'd be going with a dark burgundy... Or even a dark blue or green. Gotta stand out
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I like the white.I agree that they've been done too often in black. Steve
Ron Hamilton Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I like the White on this one, but personally, I would change out the wheels. . My next Suicide door Lincoln is going to be White too, just like the one my Dad had.
IceMan Collections Posted August 2, 2015 Author Posted August 2, 2015 I like the White on this one, but personally, I would change out the wheels. . My next Suicide door Lincoln is going to be White too, just like the one my Dad had.Ron, out of curiosity, what wheels would you go with? Thanks for all the feedback, guys. I'll keep all that in mind for the rest of the Continentals I have lined up next.
disabled modeler Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Nice!... I love the HT/sedan versions of these...tired of convertibles...roof cars look more classy to me...nice!
IceMan Collections Posted August 3, 2015 Author Posted August 3, 2015 Foiled this one up and finished it. More pics in the Under Glass section. Felt good to put this one in the case
Ron Hamilton Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I like the White on this one, but personally, I would change out the wheels. . My next Suicide door Lincoln is going to be White too, just like the one my Dad had.Ron, out of curiosity, what wheels would you go with? Thanks for all the feedback, guys. I'll keep all that in mind for the rest of the Continentals I have lined up next. Everything depends on the look you are going for. I would try to find a set of Factory Stock wheel covers, or period wire or mags. After I built my '67 Lincoln sedan, there was a nice set of wire wheels, with the Lincoln crest in the center cap, which is going to go on one of my future Lincoln projects. Remember, no matter what anyone else says, it's your model, and it has to look good to you. The rest of us is gravy.
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