Can-Con Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 19 hours ago, 1st 700 Quad said: These parts look great. I was looking at the Model Car Garage website thinking I'd go ahead and order the Chevelle/Beaumont photo etch set so I'd have it when I get these resin parts to make the Beaumont but I have a hard time justifying $22.00 for only the "Beaumont" script for the grille. That appears to be the only part that one would need out of that set. The individual letters for the back panel aren't in there so it's just that script you'd use. Can't see it...... There's actually quite a few peices in the set you need to do a factory stock model. Scripts for the grille and trunk lid. [yes, the slanted trunk lid script on my cvt. is correct for a stock build] "custom" and "deluxe" scripts for the fenders and engine callout badges. Script badges for the cash and inner door panels, not to mention all the stuff like door locks and rear view mirror that's shared with the Chevelle. My bud, Steve Curbishly loaned the MCG guys his Beaumont brochures to do the PE set, hasn't got them beck yet. ALSO, the block letter "beaumont" scripts are for a '68, so that's covered already. BTW, there shouldn't be an arrowhead on the grille divider of a stock Beaumont, just the ones on each headlight assembly.
Maindrian Pace Posted September 15, 2018 Author Posted September 15, 2018 Phooey. Wouldn't you know that I went with the only picture on the interwebs that had one? Oh well, an easy correction. Did they make any Beaumont El Caminos?
Can-Con Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 36 minutes ago, Maindrian Pace said: Did they make any Beaumont El Caminos? No, they didn't. Not uncommon to see an Elky with a Beaumont front clip though.
mk11 Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) How about a '68 wagon? m Edited October 21, 2018 by mk11
lordairgtar Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 8:55 AM, Can-Con said: I've been slowly re-working the MCG resin part to get it more accurate. The grille openings were too small and the outer ends were completely wrong. This is what you'd call a "long term project", last time I worked on it was about 5 years ago. LOL I did the tail lights years ago. Looks like your going to cast it as all one piece? Anyway, good luck with it. Seeing another one being built may motovate me to finish up the one I've been working on. [my second one] Me too. Mines been on the shelf waiting til I get motivated to finish it. Scratching the 68 grille hit a rough spot for me.
Maindrian Pace Posted September 24, 2018 Author Posted September 24, 2018 Sunday at the Resin Ranch. Got a lot done. Crown Vics rolling down the assembly line, Chevy low rider parts having molds made. A certain Californian will be glad to read that. The Beaumont grilles look very nice. But... What's that thing below the right grille? An air bubble in the mold, not an imperfection in the master. The caster's worst enemy, (aside from humidity) rare but annoying. However, this is an opportunity to make it better. I'm not very happy with the ends of the grille where it interfaces with the fenders, so I'll add some detail to that area to make it a bit more authentic. Always room for improvement.
Tom Geiger Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 Very cool! Here's a few photos I took when I stumbled into the hotels for the Syracuse Nationals.... I had never seen a Beaumont in person before!
Maindrian Pace Posted September 25, 2018 Author Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks Tom, but I can't open your images.
Greg Wann Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Just for fun, there is a real 1968 Beaumont, Chevelle on the Ebay for 20 grand. Check it out! It is located in Canada. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Chevrolet-Chevelle-Beaumont-Custom-/113256337118?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720 Oddly enough, the listing just ended. Edited September 25, 2018 by Greg Wann
Can-Con Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I have quite a few pics of Beaumonts in my fotki album. If you guys need a pic of anything specific just ask.
Maindrian Pace Posted October 7, 2018 Author Posted October 7, 2018 Getting there! I already had the Chevelle taillights blanked out when I received the Beaumont taillights and 1/4 extensions from Steve a few days ago, got the right side dialed in.
Can-Con Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Looks like some of the interest's worn off of the topic Mike. Maybe it's because you mentioned my name.
Maindrian Pace Posted October 12, 2018 Author Posted October 12, 2018 I've gotten several PMs, including one from a guy who googled the subject, found it here, and joined the board just so he could follow along. The interest is there, just have to finish it up and get the molds made. It'll happen. An ElBeaumino is the first project on my desk when it's done.
Randall Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Looking good. Can't wait to add these to my build.
DEL Posted October 19, 2018 Posted October 19, 2018 I had not known about this car until you told me about it, but I like it a lot. Fantastic work you're doing on the modification too. Very nice..
mk11 Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) A gratuitous pair of pics showing '68 and '69 dashes... '68 and '69 Edited October 21, 2018 by mk11
bytownshaker Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 I'm following to, would love to be able to build a model of my SD 396 Beaumont
Maindrian Pace Posted October 25, 2018 Author Posted October 25, 2018 Added the grill end details. Still finalizing them, but coming along well. This area of trim will have to be removed: Then the revised grille fits nicely.
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