Lowlife ! ! Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Finally got to mash my 58, its hard to crunch such a beautiful car ! STILL...... at least its done, heated gently with a candle, I had to replace both window frames cos they melted ! After a quick rub down and primer it should look okay, More soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Wow! That's pretty good! I gotta say that misaligned trim ain't quite so bad now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Nice, but agreed, hard to mash the body up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Very nice mashing job. Suggestion: Carve away some of the side trim and replace it with Plastruct, kinked and pulled away from the body in places. The trim wouldn't sit flush with the sheet metal everywhere it is smashed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks guys....Very nice mashing job. Suggestion: Carve away some of the side trim and replace it with Plastruct, kinked and pulled away from the body in places. The trim wouldn't sit flush with the sheet metal everywhere it is smashed in.Yes thanks Mike, I did do this with the passenger side front wing, then thought I'd mash it and remove more trim where the worst of the dents are. I also need to add a few dents to the interior so it still fits ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 While it may not have been easy to smash, I am sure the payoff will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Thanks Mike... Latest on this is its in paint, finally ! After a primer coat, most of which I rubbed down, I've laid on 3 coats of Tamiya TS49, its quite a bright red but I wanted it slightly lighter than the interior, which was a rustoleum spray. Not sure of the name as I finished the can... Roof was painted rustoleum gloss white, should be fun now with the BMF as I can mess it up and it wont notice.... Also threw my fujimi garage together, I just made it simple and bland, and not copied from the film, as its a backdrop to the car which is the main focus ! Want this finished this week as its going on display at a large car show here in the UK ! So more soon ! Edited July 30, 2017 by Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Looks good! Can't wait to see some more progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 That's fantastic! What a great take on a well-known car!Superb detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Looking forward to seeing it finished, keep posting I will keep watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Wow! nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks guys....Pretty much finished this, been fighting me to the finish because nothing lines up with the body bent !Was going to get pics up but photo bucket is playing up ( again! ) so I will try again soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Don't mean to tease here but every time I try pics of this the car it comes out orange ! ! Its complete anyway and ready for its first outing ! Lots of little details in the engine are added, along with lots of broken trim and more glass, I'm well pleased with it ! Will get some pics from the show, and include some decent pics of Christine finally finished, will add these to the showroom soon. Thanks again for comments etc along the way ! Edited August 3, 2017 by Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Excellent work! You really captured the feel of the scene.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Wow! Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Superb job! I love it! Cant wait to see the colored pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 You nailed it! Looks just like the real thing.You have a great eye for details ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 BaBaBa Bad to the Bone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 You should have a button and a chip that plays, "Keep A-Knockin" by Little Richard!!! That looks GREAT!!!! BP;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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