StevenGuthmiller Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Update pics on the 1957 Eldo. Sat the roof on loose just to see how it will look. Yup....I'm liking it. Well, You've surprised me already! looking into the opened box of this kit, you'll see nothing that would give you the impression that it could look this good. Nice work so far Randy! Steve
RandyB. Posted September 30, 2015 Author Posted September 30, 2015 Well, You've surprised me already! looking into the opened box of this kit, you'll see nothing that would give you the impression that it could look this good. Nice work so far Randy! Steve Thanks Steve. I'm surprised at the outcome so far. I was anticipating a fair amount of frustration but the kit is actually going together quite nicely. Still have more foiling to do. Looks like a '50's Caddy
ChrisBcritter Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) I love the car, but this kit seems to me (I have 2) to be more a great basis for a custom than a replica-stocker. Can't believe someone hasn't come up with this idea already (did a lot of image searching and had to 'shop it myself): Edited September 30, 2015 by ChrisBcritter
MGL Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I don't get all the criticism about this kit, your doing a fine job. Besides, it says right on the box that it's easy to build.
slusher Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Great work Randy. Your Caddy is looking awesome. Love your builds...
Bob Ellis Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 The Revell multi-pieced kits are very much maligned.I think we should have a post with builds showing how good they are.Great job Randy.
John Goschke Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Your workmanship is terrific, and I really enjoy seeing how careful detail painting brings out the best in these old kits. Those wheels look incredible! Edited September 30, 2015 by John Goschke
RandyB. Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 Your workmanship is terrific, and I really enjoy seeing how careful detail painting brings out the best in these old kits. Those wheels look incredible! Thanks guys!
RandyB. Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Finally got the 1957 Eldorado "Chrome Hog" all foiled. Spent another whole day applying foil. It's no wonder these beasts weighed in at a whopping 5,315 lbs. and needed a big V8 to haul them around! Just need to install windshield wipers (courtesy of my parts box) not included in the kit and a few decals, tires and I think she's finished. Edited October 1, 2015 by RandyB.
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Looking very good. I just knew with some care and patience, you could make a nice model from this kit. REALLY like your Cad/Nomad p-shop mashup too.
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I'm very impressed Randy! Looks much better than I ever expected that this kit could look. Now you got me rethinking building mine. Nice work! Steve
HotRodaSaurus Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Here's an idea I used. The vents from the side of a JoHan Turbine are dead ringers for the vents on the top of the fenders. Just cut, file and fit. Sorry, I can't enlarge anymore but they have a slatted effect just like the correct vents. Edited October 1, 2015 by HotRodaSaurus
Lunajammer Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Can't believe someone hasn't come up with this idea already (did a lot of image searching and had to 'shop it myself): This is a great idea. The thing that throws off the model I built was the poorly proportioned top and its fit. Swap in something else and you've got a real attention getter because, as Randy shows, the other simple details are good.
gtx6970 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Looking pretty good so far. I like it bigtime,,,,,,,,I've been wanting one of these to build for some time.And this thread has me thinking I want/need one But to me the body looks to short compared to the roof height . And it keeps me from pulling the trigger on one,,,,,maybe I'll get one,,,,,,, just because
RandyB. Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks everyone. Actually I find the body proportionally correct compared to my reference pics . Edited October 1, 2015 by RandyB.
RandyB. Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks Yuri......finished pics of my build posted in "Under Glass".
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