traditional Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I've just completed this 1/25 scale model using a coarse $10 toy as the starting material. The Deuce frame is handmade in styrene, the basic Olds block and the 'quick-change' center section is from Revell's Orange Crate, the front and rear suspension is all fabricated in aluminum and brass, the door and trunk hinges are handmade, the traditional 'roll-n-pleat' upholstery is made using model railroad scored building siding, the door handles are made from plated jewelry wire, and the Deuce grille shell is from Revell with a PE insert from Model Car Garage with the addition of a wire outer frame. The headlight/front shock absorber bar is handformed in aluminum, and the paint basecoat is nail-polish with automotive clearcoat. I also made an engine hood in brass sheet but when all was said and done, I found that i preferred the look with the open engine. The model has taken a month or so of quite steady time, ensuring that I can avoid winter to a great extent. Edited January 31, 2017 by traditional
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Quick GMC Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 this looks great, the pinstriping sets it off
wayne swayze Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Again Cliff, your work is outstanding! Count me in as one of your big fans!
Roadracer Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 This is a jaw dropping build! Just wonderful!!
espo Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Beautiful build and the craftsmen ship for the suspension is outstanding.
dragstk Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Very impressive work. Congratulations on a great build
D. Battista Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Boy you made that Maisto a beauty....! Excellent work...!
Phildaupho Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 WOW This is a fantasticly beautiful transformation
bogger44 Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 This is a jaw dropping build! Just wonderful!!Exactly what I was going to say! That is a stunner!
maltsr Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 A build to which the word 'awesome' is genuinely appropriate.
iBorg Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 This build disproves the old adage, "You can't make a silk purse froma sow's ear." Very nice.
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Love. Amazing result its difficult to believe what you started with. Nice job.really nailed the look.
Misha Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 A Jewel!!!thanks for sharing your build.Cheers Misha
geetee66 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Exceptional!What a stunning build! The colour is both cool and classy. Top notch engine and detailing.My jaw remains floor bound.
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