Bluzboy66 Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 Hey Folks, Just finished a few new ones. Here's my latest. It's an AMT '63 Ford Galaxie built in the 'Kustom' tradition. Wheels and tires are from Modelhaus, and color is Model Master Pontiac Engine Blue...... I'll try and post some more pics soon. Mike
lonewolf Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Mike, Sweet looking car. I'd love to see more pics.
Fisher61 Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Very nice paint job! I built one last year, liked this kit so much I bought another ! Please do post more pics!
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Now that's a real nice looking model. I like the wheels you used. You evidently have some time invested. Great job.
CraigDaModeler Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Very nice!!!!!! More pictures wanted for sure!
RodneyBad Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Frink'N "WOW"!!!!!!!!!!! Paint looks like Glass. Those Dang whitewalls/chrome rims (Love'em) BMF looks smooth as silk (I so gotta practice) Absolutely Gorgeous!
Raul_Perez Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 MORE PICS!! Only showing one picture of a car that nice is like having a beautiful woman on the cover of a magazine to draw us in and then not showing us anymore afterwards!!
cruz Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Very nice Mike, paint is flawless!!! Are you going to Wayne saturday?
Kenny Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 Just another vote for more pictures! Paint job looks awesome!
Harold Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 A great job on one of my favorite Fords. Clean building, great color, great period. I'm with the others, though- more pics, please.
catpack68 Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 thats a nice looking galaxie mike.very clean work.
Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Posted April 10, 2008 Very nice Mike, paint is flawless!!! Are you going to Wayne saturday? Hey Cruz. As of right now, yes, I'm planning to go to the NNL East. I think Mark Neary, my boy Alex and I are driving up together. Looking forward to it! See you there. Mike
cruz Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 Hey Cruz. As of right now, yes, I'm planning to go to the NNL East. I think Mark Neary, my boy Alex and I are driving up together. Looking forward to it! See you there. Mike Great man, see ya there!!!
Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Posted April 10, 2008 Hey Guys, Thanks for the compliments. I took some more pics. Here ya go....... This is my first time building the old AMT '63 Galaxie. Now that I'm more familiar with this classic kit, I'm going to build another one, and spend a little more time finessing the fit and finish, and maybe add a bit more detail. This particular kit had some soft detail lines in the casting. I have an older release that is much more crisp. I think I'll build that one next. What a nice looking big Ford......they really nailed it in '63. Thanks for looking! Mike
MrObsessive Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 Absolutely Gorgeous!! Yes, Ford (and the other Big Two) knew how to style 'em back then! I'd really, really like to see a return to more graceful lines on cars instead of the upright breadboxes that seem to persist. GM is getting there with some of their latest stuff, but the others need to follow suit including Ford!
Bluzboy66 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) Details I forgot to mention.....the gear shift lever is a straight pin dipped in CA, and coated with Candy Green to simulate the old acrylic gear shift balls. The carpet AND Headliner are flocked as well. All trim in the interior is Bare-Metal. The engine color is the new gold metalflake from Testors. Mike Edited April 10, 2008 by Bluzboy66
FordRodnKustom Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 Beautiful Ford! Right out of the pages of Rod and Custom.
RodBurNeR Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 oh yeah! i love it, nice traditional looking ride and it's a FORD! I am addding to my favorite's!
lizardlust Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 Flawless finish work and PURE EYE CANDY to boot!!!
Nick F40 Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 Perfection Mike, perfection. If only cars were like these nowadays............sigh...........
dub Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 After seeing this on Saturday I like it even more. I thought I commented on this one but I haven't yet..... what's wrong with me??? That interior work is smokin'! I still struggle the most with interior detail. ( I really like the work you put into the 69 Roadrunner too. I saw it at the Nov. meeting and got a couple pics of it. ) Hope to see you in May.
Bluzboy66 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Posted April 14, 2008 After seeing this on Saturday I like it even more. I thought I commented on this one but I haven't yet..... what's wrong with me??? That interior work is smokin'! I still struggle the most with interior detail. ( I really like the work you put into the 69 Roadrunner too. I saw it at the Nov. meeting and got a couple pics of it. ) Hope to see you in May. Thanks. After all these years, I'm just starting to get into interior detail. I've always loved doing the paint and exterior detail, but never really enjoyed interior, chassis, engine, etc. The more I learn, the more I'm starting to enjoy it. Engines are still a bit intimidating, but I'll get there! For now, I'm sticking to the basics. Mike
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