espo Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 This is something I've been working on. I didn't bother with a full chassis build up since it's very straight forward OOB style with the only real detailing being the use of different shades and gloss finishes of black much like a 1:1. The interior is based on photos from the internet from original sales brochures. I added a 2 way radio and eliminated the factory AM and clock. The steering wheel is white since this was something that the CHP had on all of their cars into the late '60's or early '70's when they started to have AC in their cars and was based on cars being used in the high desert area. The engine has spark plug wiring and I even tried to replicate spark plugs. This is a first for me and will require some more practice on my part. The door trim molding has been removed as was the 1:1. The spot lights are from a '48 Chevrolet Galaxie kit and the rear deck lights are the fog lamps from the same kit. The door decals are from a sheet I bought from Chimneyville Hobbies long ago. The paint is Tamiya TS-14 Black and TS-26 Puree White with TS-13 Clear. Before final assembly I need to add a 2 way radio antenna and some other small details. I hope to have this Under Glass this next week. Thank you for looking and any suggestions are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rogers Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 18 hours ago, Greg Rogers said: Looks awesome! Thank you for your comment. I'm redoing the lights on the package tray since they're just big enough to hit the rear window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymdlr Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Very nice and an unusual version for this model.Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, kymdlr said: I love it 1 hour ago, misterNNL said: Very nice and an unusual version for this model.Thanks for sharing. Glad you both like it. California had used several different brands of cars thru the years. I have only been able to find one picture on line of a '50 Olds CHP car and it was a short roof body, kind of a bonus I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat 46 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Gotta love it. Great Build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thank you both. 13 hours ago, Phat 46 said: Gotta love it. Great Build. 12 hours ago, Scott8950 said: Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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