David G. Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 Good call on the dashboard revision. It's a significant improvement. David G.
TooOld Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 The bezels and the trim you've added make a big difference , good call !
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 15, 2021 Author Posted August 15, 2021 Thanks guys. It was a little bit of a slog. Things kept wanting to fight me, but I think I've gotten the dash panel to the point where I can accept it. A couple more details to pick out and gauge faces to add and I think I'm calling it done. Steve 1
randyc Posted August 16, 2021 Posted August 16, 2021 That dash is what makes the difference in a replicas and models. This is a replica. At least in my world.
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 18, 2021 Author Posted August 18, 2021 Thanks much fellas! I'm calling the dash board done! The worst part to detail in any interior in my opinion! The rest of the interior should go much easier. Steve 2
Bucky Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 It sure doesn't look like the worst part! Keep it coming, dude!! Spectacular work!
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 19, 2021 Author Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 4:24 PM, Bucky said: It sure doesn't look like the worst part! Keep it coming, dude!! Spectacular work! Thanks Keith! Dash and steering wheel are finished. Just for a recap, modified dash pad, added gauge and dash face trim, and scratch made steering wheel, steering column, levers and pedals. I guess I'm happy with it. Steve 1
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 20, 2021 Author Posted August 20, 2021 Finished and added the scratch made under dash 8-track tape player. Steve 3
GMP440 Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/19/2021 at 10:21 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Finished and added the scratch made under dash 8-track tape player. Steve Good job on the aftermarket 8 track under the dash.
High octane Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 Lookin' great Stephen as I own a 1:1 '69 Coronet and your work is awesome as always.
slusher Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 Beautiful detaialed dash, Steve. Real nice touch on the 8 track…
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 1, 2021 Author Posted September 1, 2021 Thank fellas! I believe that I have all of the interior parts ready for assembly. Steve 1
David G. Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 Beautiful work on the dash, the 8-Track is a nice touch. The interior looks great so far. The gold seats are way cool, I had forgotten that gold vinyl was a thing back then. That looks like embossing powder on the floor. If so, what did you use for an adhesive? I have trouble getting mine to lay that smoothly. David G.
mustang1989 Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, David G. said: Beautiful work on the dash, the 8-Track is a nice touch. The interior looks great so far. The gold seats are way cool, I had forgotten that gold vinyl was a thing back then. That looks like embossing powder on the floor. If so, what did you use for an adhesive? I have trouble getting mine to lay that smoothly. David G. Ultimate detailing Steve. I had the same question that ol' Dave here had. Please elaborate on your carpeting process.
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 4 hours ago, David G. said: That looks like embossing powder on the floor. If so, what did you use for an adhesive? I have trouble getting mine to lay that smoothly. David G. 4 hours ago, mustang1989 said: I had the same question that ol' Dave here had. Please elaborate on your carpeting process. It is embossing powder guys. I just use white Elmer's glue thinned slightly with a little water and then I pour on the powder heavily, shake it around to cover everything evenly, and then pour off the excess. In this particular instance, the powder was slightly transparent, showing a little but of shine in the background from the glue once it dried, so I gave the whole tub a light shot of Duplicolor black primer to even up the sheen. Steve 1
mustang1989 Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 Thanks Steve. I also adopted your engine wiring harness technique on my latest build. Worked like a charm.
Bucky Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 Excellent looking interior. That will most likely bring focus to the inside of the finished build that a lot of hardtop models don't get.
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 Think I'm creeping up on the finish line for this interior. Just need to add the door panels to the interior floor, then dash, front seats and door locks. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bucky said: Excellent looking interior. That will most likely bring focus to the inside of the finished build that a lot of hardtop models don't get. Thanks Keith. It's always a little regrettable knowing that the interior that you spent so much time on will be hidden inside of a hardtop body, but I so enjoy the ride! After all, I guess the point of modeling is the adventure of the build and not so much who's going to see what at the end. I've begun to take on the attitude that "Nobody's ever gonna see it" is just an excuse for mediocrity. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 Interior is finished. Steve 2
Bucky Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 Beautiful!! Now....it just needs a self-rotating base, tilted on about a 17 1/2 degree angle...... just until you're ready to install it in the body. Then, you could shoot a video for us to drool over while you tinker with the other parts! LoL
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