Jim N Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Looks terrific! Really outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, BigTallDad said: Very nicely done, sir. I like the way you put the white stripe on the wheel covers, then highlighted the bow tie emblems (not too many people notice that). If you're going to be doing some more '55s, consider carefully sanding off the backside of the grille with a Dremel/sanding drum combo to open it up. I did that on my '55...the tongue depressor is used merely to show that the grille is open. Just a thought... I actually gave it a thought but then decided I would play it safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Beautiful job, Johnny. I like that you kept it stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Nice looking '55, great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Curt said: Steve, the Honduras Maroon is a metallic paint. PPG lists it as “Honduras Maroon Poly”. It’s actually a very attractive paint. Maybe the real stuff, but not the Testors lacquer. I pulled it out last night & checked. I don't see any indication of any metallic in it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Very nice and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Beautiful job all around! Have one in the que. Thanx for setting the bar higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Period perfect colors, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 great build! very clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 8/8/2018 at 10:08 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Maybe the real stuff, but not the Testors lacquer. I pulled it out last night & checked. I don't see any indication of any metallic in it. Steve Steve, although the label does not indicate it the Testors Honduras Maroon is metallic (and reddish orange in direct sun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Curt said: Steve, although the label does not indicate it the Testors Honduras Maroon is metallic (and reddish orange in direct sun). You're right Curt! I shot a little bit of it on a piece of cardboard the other day & I didn't see any metallic in it, but I didn't shake it very well. After a read this post, I pulled out a spoon & tested it again. I guess the thing that surprises me more than anything is how fine the metallic particles are in this paint! It actually looks very nice! As a rule, the Testors metallics are so far out of whack that I don't even consider using them anymore. But this one is so nice that I will have to use it now! Hmmm.......which kit to use it on. Thanks Curt! Now I can use a can of paint that I thought that I would probably never use. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 That’s great! I agree the scale of the metallic particles is much better in some Testors paints. This maroon and Nassau Blue are two examples, while Citrus Yellow comes to mind as one with large flakes that only looks right on a custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 28 minutes ago, Curt said: That’s great! I agree the scale of the metallic particles is much better in some Testors paints. This maroon and Nassau Blue are two examples, while Citrus Yellow comes to mind as one with large flakes that only looks right on a custom. A couple of the really bad ones that come to mind for me are the "Evening Orchid" and one of the metallic turquoise colors. (I forget the name) I use almost no Testors spray paints anymore, specifically because of this issue. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 That's so nice to see a stock '55 Chevrolet. A red convertible is a clichê, but a good one. I'm building a red '53 convertible at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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