peekay Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 ...but I spent quite a bit of time preparing pieces to be re-chromed for future projects. And I've got a Jag XK120 and a 64 Tempest coming along nicely (touch wood). Seasons Greetings to you all and a special hello to Harry P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) If your only going to finish one, make it a good un' !! That 55 is immaculate, lovely job. How much was rechromed, I assume the bumpers, how bout the wheel covers etc ?? PS, get some more pics of it please ! Edited December 9, 2016 by Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 If your only going to finish one, make it a good un' !! That 55 is immaculate, lovely job.That goes double for me. Outstanding build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thanks a lot Martin and Rob. Only the bumpers were re-chromed - and here's a link to my original post with more photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Beautifully done. The BMF work is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Gorgeous build, Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Well done! You're models are always outstanding and this one is no different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarsales Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Very nice great color combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Well done! You're models are always outstanding and this one is no different.Agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Outstanding model Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 And a beautiful one it is Peter! I'm not doing a whole lot better than you! I looked back & found that I only finished 3 this year! I was thoroughly depressed! I am holding out hope for one more before the end of the year so I can at least say I finished one every 3 months! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Looks great and nice colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Beautiful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Whit a model like this I would be happy to call it a great building year. Perfection all around. The chrome is out of this world, and the colors... Like you Americans like to say, this one was knocked out of the park. Like i'm Brazilian, I'll leave you with:Espetacular, perfeito!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Feels like a stock 55 Nomad is seldom built up, and even rarer to see one done this nice. Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 What a beautiful looking Nomad, so crisp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 That one looks so good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Nice, looking very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is absolutely amazing Peter-WOW !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 I looked back & found that I only finished 3 this year! Steve ...but those three were absolutely beautiful and among my favourites of the year. Don't hurry that 300H! Perfection all around. Like you Americans like to say, this one was knocked out of the park. Tulio, thanks a lot - means a lot coming from you. (But I'm not American.) Thanks so much for all your comments guys, very much appreciated. All the best for the coming year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 That is by far the best Ive ever seen that old AMT kit built, stunning paint and very crisp foil work, I always look forward to your build Peter and this one is just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 She's a real beauty Peter ! One is just fine with me , great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thanks so much Gary and Bob.A couple of mods I didn't mention in my original post:The tailgate window and its chrome-plated frame were never going to do. I ditched the poorly molded glass entirely and spent a lot of time filing and sanding the frame until it fit nicely. I glued it in place (it would open and close if built as intended), foiled it and made new glass from clear acetate.The red plastic tail-lights, although accurately detailed, just wouldn't sit properly in their chrome frames. But there were custom red lenses also included in the kit and I altered these to fit the frames. I then added a small strip of foil at the bottom of each lens to represent the backing lights.I probably spent over half the build time on these mods and getting the interior and side glass to fit nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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