StevenGuthmiller Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Ha, OK - if you say so! The fin trim is looking a little scary to me. I've done much worse foil jobs. Probably a couple of the worst were a '59 Dodge & a '60 Plymouth Fury. Not to mention a '58 Buick! I think the most challenging part when I did my '61 Dodge was foiling the trim on the tail light lenses! This one shouldn't give you too much trouble Steve. It will really "pop" with the black. Steve
RancheroSteve Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 The interior is done. Starting with the very basic and shallow three piece interior (tub, dash and steering wheel), I decided to go for something splashy. Red to match the roof with cowhide inserts. I added arm rests, seat belts, window cranks, turn signal stalk, rear view mirror, a little BMF, and Fuzzy Fur for the carpets and the package shelf.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 That's pretty wild!Did you make the "cow hide" yourself?I know "Scale Motorsports" makes some very cool upholstery decals in patterns like giraffe & elephant hide, as well as some stock patterns & "southwestern" blanket motifs.Wasn't sure if they had cow hide or not. Steve
RancheroSteve Posted April 21, 2016 Author Posted April 21, 2016 It's the "Scale Motorsports" cowhide decal. I bought a sheet a few years back thinking I'd use it someday. After I painted the seats, I was able to use the masking tape as a template. Truth is, it wouldn't be that hard to do with paint if you have slightest artistic sense. Cowhide is a pretty forgiving pattern.
RancheroSteve Posted April 26, 2016 Author Posted April 26, 2016 OK, I got it foiled! I can see a few small flaws in the photos - funny how it works that way - but it looks pretty decent to the naked eye.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Now you're talking!It always amazes me how much the foil can really bring a kit to life!You did a fantastic job on it too! Steve
gtx6970 Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Really like the color combo. These cars were so ugly.......they're cool
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 These cars were so ugly.......they're cool They really do grow on you though. Kind of like a fungus! Steve
RancheroSteve Posted May 13, 2016 Author Posted May 13, 2016 After a few unsuccessful attempts, I think I have a coat of Alclad on the rear bumper that I can live with: Not too far to go now - I should be finishing this one up soon.
Custom Mike Posted May 14, 2016 Posted May 14, 2016 Steve, you're making me wish I had never traded mine off, this is looking great! The suede black with the foil came out great, and the red roof with the red rims should really bring it all together!
Rider Posted May 15, 2016 Posted May 15, 2016 This is fantastic. Love the colour combo and layout. Pretty cool interior.
RancheroSteve Posted May 20, 2016 Author Posted May 20, 2016 I made a few details: exhaust tips, license plates, wiper posts - and put it all together. Calling it done. Working up an "Under Glass" post now.
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 I made a few details: exhaust tips, license plates, wiper posts - and put it all together. Calling it done. Working up an "Under Glass" post now. Sweet!! Steve
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