Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 17, 2016 Posted April 17, 2016 I was in a dilemma. Really wanted to build another 1957 Ford, but also really wanted to build a 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. Couldn't decide, so... Yes, I'm building both. At the same time. The Ford is going to be a Fairlane 500 Club Victoria, painted in Inca Gold and Colonial white. The Cameo is going to be Onyx Black and Ivory. Both 100% factory stock, of course. The build itself started three weeks ago, with the usual bodywork to eliminate mold lines and defects like sink marks. That took three days, as I built the Chevy pick up box to paint it as a unit, and added some detail to the '57 Ford body. Those details were all inscribed body parts separation lines, like on the headlight doors, and front fenders. Just after that, I painted the white on both models, and let them sit about two and a half weeks, due to work issues. That ended being good, as I could mask the white without any worries about the tape to leave texture on the paint, as I had happened before with newly painted white bodies. By the way, the white is Tamiya TS-26 Pure white, that is a close match to Ford Colonial White, and even closer to GM Ivory. The Inca Gold on the Fairlane, and the Onyx Black on the Cameo are automotive synthetic enamel, so, both cars have lacquer and enamel paint, and believe-me, thei are not fighting to see who shines the best The day before yesterday, I painted the Inca Gold on the Ford, and yesterday I painted the Black on the Chevy. The Ford was dry enough to pull the tape this morning, and the Chevy is going on the same path. I just don't want to risk unmasking the inside of the bed just yet, as I'll have to put some force on the fresh black paint. Better wait till tomorrow... Here are some pics of where I am right now: Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 17, 2016 Author Posted April 17, 2016 Now the Cameo: Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr
cobraman Posted April 17, 2016 Posted April 17, 2016 Looking good ! You sure do have a way with paint.
CometMan Posted April 17, 2016 Posted April 17, 2016 Your quality puts me to shame enough as it is, but two builds at once Tulio?!
Poppa mitch Posted April 18, 2016 Posted April 18, 2016 Keep going, more pictures please, great lines.
Lizard Racing Posted April 18, 2016 Posted April 18, 2016 Good work! Two-tone paint jobs ruled in the '50s. I haven't the courage to do a charcoal and pink yet.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 18, 2016 Author Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks guys.My favorite color to paint any car is black, but that can get a little boring. I have four black 1957 Fords already. I'm sanding the seams on the engine, front seat, and closing some sink marks, like the ones on the lower part of the Ford splash pan. Also doing the same on the Chevy engine and rear end.Hope to have more parts painted during the week.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 Ok, some more slow progress. Polished the Chevrolet Cameo body, and installed the tailgate: Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The polishing also revealed the "CAMEO" badge, that was foiled prior to painting. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Also started painting the Fairlane interior. The seats are now the basic color: Colonial white. The interior will be white and black, what I think to be the coolest factory available combo for the colors I used on the body. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr No more seam on the side of the seats. On the Ford this is important, as the doors do open. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The chassis / floor pan is in primer. I'll shoot Ford red oxide primer on it, and then do the overspray with Inca Gold. The actual frame will be brush painted, as it is molded onto the floor pan. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Here are the engines in primer. Found a defect on the clutch cover of the Ford 312, so I'll have to fix that. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The Ford rear axle, seam free and ready for the black paint. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Finally, the Chevy Cameo frame was assembled up to the maximum possible before painting, as this will make the glue joints on the leaf springs, tie rods, and rear end extra strong, and will require no touch up, like if I would add those parts after the frame had being painted. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr
CelticModeler Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Cameo looks sick. Both do to be honest even tho im not a ford guy. Will be following these builds.
MeatMan Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 That's a sweet paint job on that Fairlane!! Both look sweet.
slusher Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Beautiful paint finish Tullo, and love the color combination on your Ford...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 22, 2016 Author Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys. Really appreciated. Here are a few more progress pictures: Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The Cameo engine painted basic color: Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The Ford 312 painted the basic color: Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr The Chevy Cameo frame painted Tamiya semigloss black. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Little test fit: Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 23, 2016 Author Posted April 23, 2016 Ok guys, finished the basic painting on the interior of both models. Still have all detail paint to do, not to mention the foil work. The Fairlane engine bay already has the semi gloss black painted. Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Class of 1957 WIP. by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr
hack-n-whack Posted April 23, 2016 Posted April 23, 2016 Nice work so far. I hope you post pix of them when finished.
1972coronet Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Nice video , Tulio ! Do I detect a slight Germanic accent ? Quite nice of you to show your two feline companions . They look like total sweethearts !
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 25, 2016 Author Posted April 25, 2016 On 4/24/2016 at 11:28 PM, 1972coronet said: Nice video , Tulio ! Do I detect a slight Germanic accent ? Quite nice of you to show your two feline companions . They look like total sweethearts ! Thanks!! I can't speak a word of German, only Portugues, some Italian that I got from my grandparents, and some Russian. I have 7 feline sons here in the house. I could never do a video without one of them being together. I have Svetlana for the last three months. Adopted her at my local petshop. She had being found inside a carboard box on a empty lot. She was three months old. Now she's getting huge!! Last year my cat Tripata passed away without any warning. He was a great companion and had being my uncle's before he passed in 2011. Tripata had only three legs due to an accident when he was a kitty, and was a healthy 17 year old cat, until his heart gave up, and he died on the way to the vet. I was in bad shape for at least six months after that, really depressed. People that don't have cats don't believe we can love them like sons. About three months ago, I went to the pet shop to get some special food for my other elder cat, Mitch that is 18 years old, and there the vet offered my if I wanted to adopt a kitten. She knew me well, and made me hold the kitten... Had to bring her home. Take a look at my Flickr album on my cats. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lovefordgalaxie/albums/72157625931252193
1972coronet Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 Thank you for sharing that photo-album ! Very nice feline family . I always look forward to your excellent builds , and this Class of 1957 is no exception . Keep up the great work !
Lovefordgalaxie Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 Well, I managed to finish both. I'll post them on the appropriate sections soon.
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