Restyled '58 Thunderbird

[Brian Austin]

In the style of wild early or mid-'60s show-car customs this has been a fun slump-buster. This will be curbside, so I haven't decided if I'll just use the lower half of the Monogram kit's engine or what else.  Note that I intend to adapt the kit's custom console, but it's AWOL in some shots of the cockpit.  I'll have to blend it into the dash somehow.

 

 

[Lunajammer]

I think you're onto something here, looks like an exciting project.

[Spex84]

Cool! Looking forward to seeing more :)

[doorsovdoon]

Cool, looks like the Lincoln Futura.

[espo]

This looks like fun. The area over the front wheel opening, what are you thinking there ? 

[Brian Austin]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

 

The front wheel openings are supposed to echo the rear ones, and tie in with the front styling as well.  The driver's side front wheel opening needs some adjustment.

[Brian Austin]

Update!  I have changed direction a bit.

 

Wheels are from Revell's snap '57 Chevy.  I'm not sold on the tires that come with it.  I'd rather have some taller bias-ply type tires, but I have nothing that will work.  I haven't decided on the final color for the wheels, but I'm aiming for a typical Halibrand finish.

 

Rear bumper got swapped from the custom piece to the stock one, dechromed.  I think it flows better.

 

Edited April 29, 2021 by Brian Austin