Hmann68 Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic paint work! The outdoor shots are killer!
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous. When I saw your name, then started reading before seeing any pics, I thought to myself "No way Tulio would build such a thing". Thank god I was right lol. That 80's-90's look stays in the history books where it belongs, woohoo! As much as I love your stock models, I'm really into the occasional hotrod that comes off your bench. That nice, sleek, subdued style is where it's at in my opinion.Thanks a lot. Yeah, building that would had being a burden, and the result probably would also had being poor. I have nothing against who builds models with those huge wheels, and or adds to that the '80s or '90s style, but I really hate those things, and when you build something you don't like, the end result can't be good. I'm not a anti-hot rod guy, but I only like those that are done as if the car was bought brand new, and had some performance upgrades. All parts being contemporary to the car. Beautiful car, Tulio. Detail and paint are exceptional.Thanks!!
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic paint work! The outdoor shots are killer! Thanks!! Great to know!!
espo Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Beautiful build along with another signature paint job. I also appreciate your respect of the original subject. This model reminds me of a car I would often see in the summer of '56 where I was living in Southern California. The neighbors daughter was dating a young man with a new '56 Ford that looked just like this only with the Customline trim. I remember he had very low rumble sounding glass packs that you almost wouldn't notice unless he got on it. It had the three speed on the column with Overdrive. He always kept it shined just like your pictures.
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Fine, fine work de-chroming this one. Lots of opportunity to get wavy panels and all sorts of shape problems, but you got it right, and right enough for black is pretty damm right ! Absolutely beautiful model.
Plastheniker Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 Each time when viewing a new topic of yours I expect perfection - again I was not disappointed. IMO the outdoor pics look even better. BTW in 1957 Ford Germany shrinked the lines of the American '55 to '57 Ford models and called the result Ford Taunus. These models were attractive and rather successful:
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 18, 2017 Author Posted October 18, 2017 Beautiful build along with another signature paint job. I also appreciate your respect of the original subject. This model reminds me of a car I would often see in the summer of '56 where I was living in Southern California. The neighbors daughter was dating a young man with a new '56 Ford that looked just like this only with the Customline trim. I remember he had very low rumble sounding glass packs that you almost wouldn't notice unless he got on it. It had the three speed on the column with Overdrive. He always kept it shined just like your pictures. Thanks!! This is maybe the nicest part about those little models. They can bring back some cool memories Fine, fine work de-chroming this one. Lots of opportunity to get wavy panels and all sorts of shape problems, but you got it right, and right enough for black is pretty damm right ! Absolutely beautiful model. Thank You Bill. Very appreciated. Each time when viewing a new topic of yours I expect perfection - again I was not disappointed. IMO the outdoor pics look even better. BTW in 1957 Ford Germany shrinked the lines of the American '55 to '57 Ford models and called the result Ford Taunus. These models were attractive and rather successful: Thanks a lot Jürgen!! Back in 1997, when I was in college in the city of Blumenau, a close friend had a light blue Taunus, just like this in your picture. At the time I was driving a '95 Chevrolet (Opel) Astra 5 door hatchback, and I remember the Taunus being a bit smaller than the Astra. Talk about shrinking!! .
Geno Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 Looks like you could jump in it and drive it away, an exceptional build.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 Looks like you could jump in it and drive it away, an exceptional build. Thanks!!
ChrisBcritter Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Another black diamond!Tulio, what did you do on the body to keep the sanded-off trim from ghosting through the primer and paint?
unclescott58 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Another nice one, Tulio. As always, I'm impressed with your builds.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 20, 2017 Author Posted October 20, 2017 Another black diamond!Tulio, what did you do on the body to keep the sanded-off trim from ghosting through the primer and paint?Thanks!!The times that happened to me, the culprit was a too "hot" primer, and / or paint. Most non modeling paints are hot enough to do that. The same is true to primers. Even if no ill effect is noticed immediately. On this car I used a primer by Lukscolor that is designed to protect Styrofoam from their line of enamel spray paints. It works great on protecting plastic from almost any paint. The only other product I have used that does the same job is Tamiya Primer Surfacer. It's kind of pricey, but if you want granted results, it's worth the money, specially after you spent a lot of time on bodywork. That looks so good. Vey nice Thanks!!!Another nice one, Tulio. As always, I'm impressed with your builds.Thank You!!
David G. Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 I always enjoy looking at your builds Túlio, especially your paintwork which always looks flawless.David G.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 21, 2017 Author Posted October 21, 2017 Beautiful work as always!Thanks!!I'm really digging this build!Thank You!!Another stunner sir.Thanks a lot!!I always enjoy looking at your builds Túlio, especially your paintwork which always looks flawless.David G.Thanks!!
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 This great looking model of yours has finally inspired a direction to go with a glooey '56 I got a few years back. There are fingerprints all over the body, and it just never occurred to me to de-chrome it. Thanks.
Chitown Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 Absolutely beautiful!One of the best black paint jobs I've ever seen, ever!Stance and attitude are perfect for street sleeper, so tough!Hats off to you sir, thanks!
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 22, 2017 Author Posted October 22, 2017 This great looking model of yours has finally inspired a direction to go with a glooey '56 I got a few years back. There are fingerprints all over the body, and it just never occurred to me to de-chrome it. Thanks. Gluey finger prints? That's heavy. Got a Revell '57 Ford built almost for free that had gluey fingerprints even on the glass and chassis. Like I just wanted the engine to install on a '51 Chevy... Couldn't make myself to bin it tough. Will end dechroming it, and making replacement glass to build it as a gaser or something like that. Absolutely beautiful! One of the best black paint jobs I've ever seen, ever! Stance and attitude are perfect for street sleeper, so tough! Hats off to you sir, thanks! Thanks a lot!!! Very Nice Thanks!!
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 22, 2017 Author Posted October 22, 2017 There is a detail I'm not 100% happy about. It's the air cleaner. Decided to scratchbuild one, that is closer to the factory stock E code cleaner of 1956, but still having that aftermarket performance part vibe.
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