AMT 1965 Lincoln Convertible

[RDean58]

So while waiting for the 65 Lincoln hardtop to arrive, I decided to build this convertible as a companion piece for the 65 Park Lane.

Painted with Tamiya TS-63 dark blue with Testors wet look clear. Interior is painted with Testors enamel Pearl blue metallic.

Comparing the two grilles, you can see the Lincoln influence on the Mercury grille, (or vise-versa!). Mercury grille on top, Lincoln on the bottom.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Eric Macleod]

I like this a lot. Your color choices are excellent.  I'll be watching your progress. 

[espo]

Your interior looks much like your Parklane build. Nice looking paint and finish. 

[Nazz]

Love the color. I think it suits the car very well.

[RDean58]

2 hours ago, espo said:

Your interior looks much like your Parklane build. Nice looking paint and finish. 

I noticed that as well. This color is just a bit darker and shinier though. 

[OldNYJim]

That’s paint’s going to look miles deep with a polish!  This’ll be a great looking build!  

[Funkychiken]

That's a classy ride! Looking good so far...

[RDean58]

I was all set to create the wood grain areas for the Lincoln interior when I discovered Round2 already did that for me! They look pretty good, considering there was nothing on the door panels to indicate something was supposed to be there.

Thanks for looking, all comments welcomed.

[espo]

Those are great looking decals. 

[BVC500]

The tonal blue color scheme looks great!  Gives me an idea for mine!

[Eric Macleod]

10 hours ago, RDean58 said:

I was all set to create the wood grain areas for the Lincoln interior when I discovered Round2 already did that for me! They look pretty good, considering there was nothing on the door panels to indicate something was supposed to be there.

Thanks for looking, all comments welcomed.

Just out of curiosity,  how close to stock do you want these to be? I like what I am seeing so far.

[RDean58]

1 hour ago, Eric Macleod said:

Just out of curiosity,  how close to stock do you want these to be? I like what I am seeing so far.

Fairly close to stock. I'm not going to go crazy with detail o d changing things to be more accurate though.

[Eric Macleod]

On 4/3/2020 at 10:50 PM, RDean58 said:

Fairly close to stock. I'm not going to go crazy with detail o d changing things to be more accurate though.

That was my impression.  The reason I ask is that the carpet in a stock version should be the same (or very similar) as the upholstery color. I have had some luck both in 1:25 and in 1:1 scale simply painting the carpet. This comment is strickly in the for whatever it is worth department as I really like the build thus far. Please keep us posted on the build.