John Goschke Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) The Fairlane is finally finished! Details in brief... • Johan ‘57 Chrysler front bumper • Taillights from 1960s Aurora Custom Grill & Trim set & red plastic piggy bank • Emblems and door handles removed • Rechromed bumpers • ‘59 Ford chassis lowered • Handpainted whitewalls • Wheels from Ertl ‘50 Olds diecast • Roof and window openings reshaped for greater accuracy • Cowl vent detail added from ‘58 Edsel • Photoetch mesh added to molded-in and opened hood scoop • AMT ‘57 Ford custom headlight lenses added with “googly eye” reflectors • Kit windows replaced with clear PVC • ‘57 Ford interior with scratch sidepanels, ‘58 T-bird console, ‘62 T-bird bucket seats and rear seat insterts added to ‘57 Ford seat, ‘56 Ford custom steering wheel, scratch rear view mirror • Decanted, mixed, and airbrushed Tamiya lacquers Build thread ad nauseum, here, Edited September 11, 2018 by John Goschke
traditional Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 John, you always make super attractive, period perfect customs. This one is perfect in paint , material choices, and detail......gorgeous!
Sixties Sam Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Excellent build! Great paint work, and I like the grille and taillight treatment. Superb! Sam
Ramfins59 Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 That is an absolutely beautiful car John. I loved following along on your build thread. Great work.
donb Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, traditional said: John, you always make super attractive, period perfect customs. This one is perfect in paint , material choices, and detail......gorgeous! I agree and Wow!
espo Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Beautiful build, looks as if it just drove out of the Lil Pages of Rod & Custom. I like the Watson style scallops.
Robberbaron Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Truly great work! Everything seems accurate to how a well done 1:1 would look "back in the day".
Mercuryman54 Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 John, WOW!! I've been watching since the start and it has turned out just as I thought it would! Fantastic!! What's next? Thanks for letting us look in. Dennis
rickcaps55 Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 WOW ! that's awesome looks like it came right out of the pages of 60's Rod & Custom !!!! Really looks great color wheels every thing perfect !!
TooOld Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Beautiful period correct custom , excellent work !
Curt Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 What can I say that hasn't been said? Amazing custom, John!
John Goschke Posted March 14, 2018 Author Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks so much for all the comments, guys! Wish I had time for a personal reply to each of you but deadlines are limiting my forum time!
Dave Darby Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Another work of art. John. Spectacular craftsmanship and beautiful concept. I hope you'll share it on Faux-vivor Friday.
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