gtx6970 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Well, I can honestly say this one is finished. Original issue AMT annual kit that was a completely untouched near mint kit when I got it. But ,,,,, I buy to build not collect dust. And this one was no exception. With it having been made the same year I was ,,, It's been on my short list since the day I got it last year. Painted in Tamiya Light Coral turquoise with 3 coats of Testors wet look clear on top with a 2 tone turquoise and white interior and I used embossing powder to replicate the carpeting. Body inserts are done with Tamiya Pure white then the spears were brush painted with Testors magnesuim buffing metalizer then buffed down to get the look I was after. I also used AMT parts pack wide white wall tires in place the rock hard originals, otherwise all box stock ( Hood doesn't open on these old kits ) . All the emblems were foiled before any paint went on then cleaned off with a fine point Tamiya cotton swab before the clear coats were applied . ( so many thanks for the tip Steve ) Comments or criticisms more than welcome. Thanks for looking in. Edited November 20, 2016 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Few more Edited November 19, 2016 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Wow, that's a great looking Edsel Bill. I've got one of these original, unassembled and unpainted kits in my TO DO pile too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Looking good in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Nice work! Building it is always the right choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Simply stunning build... stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Beautiful convertible. That color is very fitting for that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Beautiful build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Terrific work Bill! You've been on a bit of a building "terror" here lately. Can I borrow a little of your mojo? I can't seem to get anything accomplished! Very nice job!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Superb, I like that a lot .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Excellent model, Bill, in a very nice color.Being a '59er too, I would love to have this one in my collection.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Fine looking model Bill. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Really nice build of a very beautiful car ! Personally I'm glad to see these kind of models built, how much more enjoyment you got from actually building it. Leaving it untouched in the box is like owning a Ferrari and never driving it... Edited November 19, 2016 by Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Terrific work Bill! You've been on a bit of a building "terror" here lately. Can I borrow a little of your mojo? I can't seem to get anything accomplished! Very nice job!! Steve Steve, If I could give it to you,,I would. Winter time is my slow time. So I seem to get more bench time. And remember, there isn't much detail to these old annuals. The chassis is just spray bombed a semi gloss black and I detail paint the tail pipes and gas tanks only ,,even then only if I they hang low enough I can see them once its in my case. Plus ,,and keep in mind bud I don't build anywhere near your level. This is another one where I saw the real car for inspiration 1st long before the model was ever on the bench. And while perusing my local hobby shops paint rack I spotted the color and I knew exactly what to use it on. Thanks all for the kind words,I really appreciate it . I am super happy with how it turned out. Edited November 19, 2016 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoman Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Nice car. Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I like your attitude.... everything in my collection is fair game if I choose to build it. but all they seem to do is collect dust....lol . haven't finished any thing in a long timeYou did an awesome job on this Edsel...all looks great and an excellent choice of colors...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Beautiful color! The chrome looks great too! Thanks for including the paint details, I wish everybody would do that. It helps to learn what can be done with different materials. I never heard of using embossing powder, I'll have to check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Very beautiful job, Bill! Your work is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Fantastic!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Wow! That is a beautiful model! Great color and foil work! It's good to see those old kits being saved! Great work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Great model of a great car.Nice color too.Calling her a Ford Edsel is incorrect tough. Edsel was it's own motor division, like Lincoln and Mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Great model of a great car.Nice color too.Calling her a Ford Edsel is incorrect tough. Edsel was it's own motor division, like Lincoln and Mercury.Thanks. And i edited the title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Outstanding!!! -a lot of great details, and foil work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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