Jada 1958 Cadillac

[randyc]

This is a post that is related to a post in the old diecast section.  Jada 1958 Cadillac from Nightmare on Elm St.  Just one photo so far.  I was going to put it in that post, but I have no idea where it is and a search turned up nothing.   SO here we go.   I wanted to match Lake Placid Blue of my Fender Strat, but I think this is going to be a bit dark.  I think it is Bahama Blue from DupliColor.  Lid on can was lighter than this.  

 

Edited April 20, 2020 by randyc

[Gramps46]

Oh yes.  I am looking forward to following this.

[Geno]

Knock it outta the park Randy. I know you will.

[randyc]

Thanks.   It has been a while in the making.  I debated on the MCG detail set for the 59 Caddy, but just can't quite justify $17.99 for the set from MCG direct - 10.99 plus $7 shipping.   Seriously?  It can go in an envelope.   I'll find it on ebay eventually.   I'll pay the 10.99 and a couple bucks postage.  

I detached the girl passenger.  Filling the hole she left in the seat.  Inerior will be white - again to pick up on the scheme of my strat.  Probably put the top back just to avoid having to build a boot.    I have a stack of 032 plastic sheets that is probably an inch tall that I could make a boot from, but I'm lazy anymore.   I like the paint and gluing process way better than making parts.   Leftover scrap from old job about 10 yrs ago.  

I have a set of Franklin Mint wire wheels from the 53.  Simple tube axles although I might investigate putting the 53 chassis under there like I did on the Jada 63 Caddy.

[David G.]

Beautiful color choice!

Thanks for sharing the name of the paint, I have a project that I wanted a good sapphire blue for. This looks like exactly what I had in mind.

David G.

[randyc]

52 minutes ago, David G. said:

Beautiful color choice!

Thanks for sharing the name of the paint, I have a project that I wanted a good sapphire blue for. This looks like exactly what I had in mind.

David G.

It was the only color close to what I wanted when I was at Auto Zone.   It is a pretty color, even if it is a bit dark for my original intentions.   

[randyc]

Update on the Caddy.  Found some aluminum tube that fit the Danbury mint wheels.  Cut them, drilled the chassis holes.  

Dash is done.  Interior has some white paint on it.  A few photos below.  

[Sam I Am]

Beautiful color !

[Gramps46]

Looking real good.  Keep us posted please.

[randyc]

Little update.  Almost there!  A couple more hours and might get it done.  Not much to tell other than what you see in photos.  

[OldNYJim]

Looks really good Randy!! I like the color!

[Gramps46]

The paint and trim came out really well.

[randyc]

2 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

The paint and trim came out really well.

Still got a ways to go on the trim.  Not all in place and got to foil it as well.  But thanks all.

[Geno]

[randyc]

It is complete.  Final photos in the diecast section.