'66 Galaxie 500

[Safire6]

New guy here and posting pics for the first time.....hope this works! My first car was a '65 Ford Galaxie 500 that I bought from my parents in 1975. The paint scheme on the model matches that car.

[cobraman]

Very sharp ! Welcome to the forum.

[Safire6]

Well that looked like it worked so here's a couple more.....

 

[Safire6]

Thanks Cobraman! Posting pics is easier than I expected!

 

[donb]

One of my favorite cars. I think that styling was exceptional.  You did the car justice too. Great color combo. 

Edited November 4, 2017 by donb

[carman1]

Nice,  I like white cars with red interiors,  very classy .

[Dann Tier]

Looks VERY nice!!....outstanding job on those taillights!!

[Lovefordgalaxie]

Welcome!! And great choice for first post, just the best looking car of the '60s. 

Very nicely done. Try your hand at foiling it, and it will look even better.

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[PARTSMARTY]

Looks awesome and welcome to the forum !!!

[bbowser]

Great model, those of cars we've owned are the most satisfying.  Keep them coming.

[espo]

Great looking model. I'll bet the original served you well. I also agree wit the others the White with a Red interior has a very classic look that will never go out of style.

[Snake45]

Nice clean build! What's not to like? 

[Safire6]

Thanks everyone for your comments! But Tulio-what is foiling? I've got a lot to learn from you guys and girls!

 

Steve

 

[kelson]

Nice work!looking forward to seeing more of your builds

[Geno]

Nice looking '66 Steve, my Uncle Charlie had a dark green '66, man I loved that car. Welcome aboard.

[RestoModGuy]

Nice! Sharp ride and great looking build, welcome to the forum

 

[Jmaracing]

Sharp looking build..

[Lovefordgalaxie]

Thanks everyone for your comments! But Tulio-what is foiling? I've got a lot to learn from you guys and girls!

 

Steve

 

Foiling is using metal foil to simulate the real chrome trim on model cars. 

There is a commercial product called bare Metal Foil, that is the easiest way to do it. 

Imagine household aluminum foil, with adhesive backing. Cut a piece slightly larger than the trim you want to "chrome", apply it on the model, burnish it well, and cut the excess with a brand new hobby knife. 

I make my own foil, but BMF can be found easily on ebay. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnyC0MmXLDw

 

[Safire6]

Thanks for the explanation and video Tulio! I'll give that a try on one of my next builds. Possibly on a '68 VW Beetle.

[El Caballo]

I'm almost done with the same model, but mine is a bit different take, soon to come.

[Hmann68]

Love your Galaxie! As the others said, the color combo is great!