1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

[StevenGuthmiller]

Some recent posts in some other areas have got me thinking about this long abandoned Imex '58.

Not sure if or when I would get back to it, but it is back on the radar screen.

 

Steve

 

[cobraman]

I like what I see.

[yellowsportwagon]

How is that kit? Always thought about getting it

[StevenGuthmiller]

31 minutes ago, yellowsportwagon said:

How is that kit? Always thought about getting it

You know, it has it's pluses & minuses.

It's a 1/24th scale kit & there are a few things about it that seem a little bit out of proportion, but all in all I think it looks pretty good.

The up top obviously needs some mods to look right, but it's a pretty well detailed kit with a nicely detailed chassis with steerable wheels, real springs front and rear and separate exhaust.

There is a fairly well detailed 16 piece engine assembly, a platform style interior with separate chrome touches like door handles, power window "plates", speaker grille & horn ring.

The body has nice extras like clear headlight, parking light & backup light lenses, separate fin & rocker panel trim, door handles, wipers & a 2 piece rear view mirror.

It gets a bad rap, but I think that if done well, it will make a very nice reproduction.

 

Steve

[PARTSMARTY]

It's beautiful-great color combo !!!

[NOBLNG]

Beautiful paint and chrome work on it!

[Oldcarfan27]

Don't give up on it, it looks really nice so far!

I find the best inspiration comes from researching the car on Google images. Find cars that look the best to you and use them for reference to finish yours. Your well on your way as it is.

[Mike999]

16 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said:

How is that kit? Always thought about getting it

Steve covered it well.  I started building one as a rusty junker, then eventually gave up and stripped it for parts.  Wish I'd finished it now.  One thing to be aware of - the tops in these kits do not have any options.  If you buy the top-up version, like Steve's, you get the up-top and nothing else. If you buy the top-down version, you get a boot and nothing else.  The hardtop in the hardtop kits is a separate piece and takes some work to blend in with the body.  When these kits first came out, somebody built the hardtop for The Other Model Magazine and did a great job of it.

You might also find these Caddies in a "Microace" box, released about 2010 (shown below).  These are identical to the ARII kits. Only with great box art, showing In-n-Out Burger!  According to HobbyLink Japan, that kit is molded in bright pink plastic.