StevenGuthmiller Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Thanks everyone! I appreciate the kind comments. I managed to find a few minutes this afternoon to sit down and work on a couple more small details. If my research is correct, it appears that the consoles in these cars were all a dark metallic gray with chrome accents, so I started by covering the ribbed center section of the console and corresponding part of the lower dash with foil. I then shot the console and dash section with some Alclad dark aluminum, and much like I do the body scripts, I then cleaned the paint from the ribs with some lacquer thinner to the best of my ability. Then I foiled and detailed the shift gate, followed by covering the whole thing with a light coat of Testors clear lacquer. The trim around the outer edge will be foiled once the clear has cured. Not much, but I guess every little thing counts as progress. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Looks very effective. I'd just have brush-painted it with flat aluminum, and it wouldn't have looked as good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) A little more progress on the dash, console and steering wheel parts. The dash still needs knobs, gauge pods, gauge faces and a few other small items to be finished. The foiling is done and the shifter and tach is all that is required to finish the console. The addition to the steering wheel center cap might get a few laughs from some of you, but it was something that just popped into my head, and literally took 10 minutes to complete, so I thought, "what the hell". The red in the Pontiac "crest" is not correct for a '64 Grand Prix, but being as the factory faint crest and "Grand Prix" lettering on a clear lens would be imperceptible and impossible to do, I decided to dress it up a bit. I started by cutting a small V shaped piece of styrene strip, filed a small notch at the top and then painted it red and added a small dab of silver for the "star". Then I filled the bottom of the hollow with Laser Bond, positioned the crest and hit it with the UV light. Then I filled the hollow completely with Laser Bond to give the impression that the crest is floating in the center of the button. Not something that will be easily seen, but it was fun to try and took no time at all. Steve Edited June 23, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 More great work, and that little cap looks very effective. A small detail (literally!) but I imagine you'll find it very satisfying knowing that it's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 This is coming together beautifully, Steve. Nice job on the dash and console (and the cap!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Absolutely beautiful Steve. I'm lovin' your build.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Very beautiful and well done detail on the dashboard, console and the steering wheel cap Steven! You mentioned "not something that will be easily seen", but what else can we expect at 1/25 scale... Well done sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 This whole build hits the WOW factor, but that steering wheel cap, ?!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Really impressive work on that steering wheel part! I haven’t tried Laser Bond, but I assume it’s a good go-to for domed gauge glass too, without the mess of 2-part epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 43 minutes ago, CabDriver said: I haven’t tried Laser Bond, but I assume it’s a good go-to for domed gauge glass too, without the mess of 2-part epoxy? It is. Very simple and quick to use with no drying or curing time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 The steering wheel cap is incredible. Rest of the dash is looking good, too. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 7 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: It is. Very simple and quick to use with no drying or curing time. Steve Very cool, sounds like something else I need to add to my Arsenal here! Thanks Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Well, the dash and steering wheel are complete. I'm happy with them. Here is a re-cap of the modifications made. Dash: Defroster vents added. Original gauge pods, dash knobs, steering column collar and ignition switch removed and replaced. Trim around wood area, parking brake release and Best Model Car Parts gauge decals added. Steering wheel: Center cap and badge, spoke pieces and horn ring all scratch built. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I dont know Steve, I think you could have opened up the vents in that speaker grille and put a speaker behind it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Stupendous! ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 That is one great looking dash and wheel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 1 hour ago, cobraman said: That is one great looking dash and wheel ! I agree! But ,question for you Steve, are the speedometer and gauges hand painted or decals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thanks everyone!! 7 hours ago, Sam I Am said: I dont know Steve, I think you could have opened up the vents in that speaker grille and put a speaker behind it. ? As Dirty Harry so eloquently stated, "A man's got to know his limitations". 1 hour ago, Nazz said: I agree! But ,question for you Steve, are the speedometer and gauges hand painted or decals ? They are Best Model Car Parts decals. Lucky for all of us, Michael offers some great gauge decals for a few vintage annual kits. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I will have to try some of those. Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 WoW!!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MININORTHFORDMAN Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 wow! excellent detail on that dash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 ? - Phenomenal detailing Steve and I like the colors that you've chosen for the build. I stared at the dash and steering wheel for a LONG time. Made my eyes hurt. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Looks great Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Thanks so much guys! I was getting ready to start casting some window cranks for the interior, but I was curious as to how difficult it would be to scratch build some. Surprisingly, they're quite easy to fabricate using some styrene rod and strips. They won't be exactly the same as the '64 Pontiac cranks would be, but they should give a crisper look than the cast cranks that I usually make. I might use a slightly smaller rod for the knobs. I'll keep you posted on how they go. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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