Chariots of Fire Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Back in 1956 this was my first ride. A 1953 Ford Victoria was bought for $1000. I built up the Lindberg kit basically stock except for some real small changes here and there. The kit came with spotlights which my car did not have. I made up some decals for seat covers and added some exhaust extensions. The car had whitewalls but not real ones. Back then "Porterwalls" were common. They were just round flaps of rubber that fit between the rim and the tire sidewall. All it took was to deflate the tire, push it away from the rim a bit and put the white wall in place and then re-inflate the tire. Fender skirts were real common. Mine were mostly like the kit pieces but they covered more of the wheel well opening. Other styles fit outside but mine were like these and fit flush with the opening itself. Model Master light ivory was used for the body color. Krylon dark blue was used for the top and spare tire. That's my original license plate number on the rear. Not exactly the best build in the world. Mine is usually in the truck section with some scratch built stuff. But I couldn't resist giving this one a try for old time sake. 1
Curt Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Very nice! It’s fun to model a car you once owned. Super job on this one, Charles.
Foxer Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 This looks great and even better considering it one you owned . best kind of build!
espo Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Beautiful looking ride. Starting out with a three year old car must have been special at the time. Your recreation looks great, did yours also have the trunk mounted "dummy" spare ? I have built a few kits of cars I have had in the past and it always brings back pleasant memories. My Avatar is a model of one of my best ones.
Modlbldr Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I think you did an outstanding job. I love the color combo. It must have been a very nice ride. One I would love to own. Later-
Belugawrx Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Very well done Charles! How long did you own this one?
Chariots of Fire Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 3 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking ride. Starting out with a three year old car must have been special at the time. Your recreation looks great, did yours also have the trunk mounted "dummy" spare ? I have built a few kits of cars I have had in the past and it always brings back pleasant memories. My Avatar is a model of one of my best ones. Yes it was a dummy spare on the trunk. I had a good time with it. Didn't have to take the bus to school anymore for my last 2 years of high school.
Chariots of Fire Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Very well done Charles! How long did you own this one? I had it from June of 1956 to about December of 1958.
GLMFAA1 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Nice to see what we talked about, Looks great and it does feel good to do some other color beside red greg
David G. Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Nicely Done! Everything looks clean and tight. David G.
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