charlie8575 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 2020 was a multi-level disaster for most of us. Between losing my place to work, my work (as in paid employment), and general distraction and distress, I got a few started, and almost had a couple built, but paint problems cut it down to one. This 1959 Imperial Crown Southampton in Factory Highland Green. As soon as I can figure out where I put my index cards, I'll be printing out the license plates, make a couple of small paint touch-ups, and then it'll be done-done. My plan is a minimum of one/month for 2021. Charlie Larkin
GeeBee Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 Very nice build Charlie, sometimes life can get in the way, I'm hoping 2021 will be more productive work wise than 2020, which wasn't great for a travel photographer, I love my modelling, but it doesn't pay the bills.
alan barton Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 Thats nice Charlie, would love to see an outdoors shot as I suspect that colour would really pop! Good luck for 2021! Cheers Alan'
David G. Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 I'm sorry to learn of the difficulties you experienced this year Charlie, I hope things improve for you and your family in 2021. Excellent work on the Chrysler! With all those thin moldings, the foil work must have been a challenge. Regards, David G.
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 7:17 AM, David G. said: I'm sorry to learn of the difficulties you experienced this year Charlie, I hope things improve for you and your family in 2021. Excellent work on the Chrysler! With all those thin moldings, the foil work must have been a challenge. Regards, David G. Especially with the BMF not cooperating. Molotow helped out a lot.
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 5:42 AM, GeeBee said: Very nice build Charlie, sometimes life can get in the way, I'm hoping 2021 will be more productive work wise than 2020, which wasn't great for a travel photographer, I love my modelling, but it doesn't pay the bills. I can only imagine what you've ended up dealing with! I can see where last year would have been incredibly difficult for you. Let's hope 2021 is a little nicer to everyone. Charlie Larkin
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 6:02 AM, alan barton said: Thats nice Charlie, would love to see an outdoors shot as I suspect that colour would really pop! Good luck for 2021! Cheers Alan' In our part of the world, it's winter, and a rather dreary one. Winters in New England (northeastern U.S.) tend to be rather grey and cold. There are supposed to be a couple of nice days towards the end of this week, so I'll see if that can be arranged. Charlie Larkin
GeeBee Posted January 4, 2021 Posted January 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, charlie8575 said: I can only imagine what you've ended up dealing with! I can see where last year would have been incredibly difficult for you. Let's hope 2021 is a little nicer to everyone. Charlie Larkin Well I was hoping for a better start to 2021, but tonight it was announced that the UK has had to go into lockdown until possible the end of February, I'm just glad I've got money coming in from investments and the furlough payments from the government, but I'd still rather be out working, hopefully the vaccine will be available by the spring, so many of my trips overseas have been put on hold, but there's many out there worse off than myself.
alan barton Posted January 4, 2021 Posted January 4, 2021 Whoops - here am I with weeks of clear blue skies and temps in the 90 to 105 degree range - I guess it could be a little grey over your way! Cheers Alan
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Posted January 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, alan barton said: Whoops - here am I with weeks of clear blue skies and temps in the 90 to 105 degree range - I guess it could be a little grey over your way! Cheers Alan ? Oh, just a bit! I spotted one of the new Ford Bronco Sports at one of the local Ford dealers yesterday, and this was "bright" for most of January. This was about 3:00 P.M. Charlie Larkin
charlie8575 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 6:02 AM, alan barton said: Thats nice Charlie, would love to see an outdoors shot as I suspect that colour would really pop! Good luck for 2021! Cheers Alan' Well, what is now yesterday, we had a little filtered sun. So, I took it out, placed it on a base, and on the roof of my car, and grabbed a few photos. It does show nicely in the sun. The base is going to be used for a photo back-drop of some kind. Still figuring out what I want to do and how. Charlie Larkin
doorsovdoon Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Looks great. I'll have to pick one up. I've seen a few nice builds of these now and have been meaning to get one for a while.
Tom Geiger Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Lookin good! I look forward to your 24 Hr Build Dodge Caravan! On 1/4/2021 at 6:10 PM, alan barton said: Whoops - here am I with weeks of clear blue skies and temps in the 90 to 105 degree range We hate you Alan! ?
bbowser Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Nice job Charlie, great color. We're pretty gray up here as well but warm for this time of year, 20-30s.
charlie8575 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Posted January 10, 2021 And today, at least at the back corner of my driveway, the clouds broke! it does have a rather nice glint to it well-lit. I need to do some exterior photos in the spring when it's warmer, and more sun is out. Charlie Larkin
alan barton Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Wow, that is a nice colour - it suits the car perfectly. Thanks for the sunshine shots - glad the cloud break gave you long enough to grab them! Cheers Alan
AMT68 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Well you got a very good one done and being a fan of green cars I definitely like the color. Didn't realize there was a model for this one so I'm guessing this is a vintage kit.
Modeller Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 I must admit I am not as familiar with American automobiles as I would like but one thing I know was the amazing colour options of these vehicles.... I love this one very much.... great start to 2021.
landman Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 7:17 AM, David G. said: I'm sorry to learn of the difficulties you experienced this year Charlie, I hope things improve for you and your family in 2021. Excellent work on the Chrysler! With all those thin moldings, the foil work must have been a challenge. Regards, David G. All he said and good luck!
charlie8575 Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, AMT68 said: Well you got a very good one done and being a fan of green cars I definitely like the color. Didn't realize there was a model for this one so I'm guessing this is a vintage kit. This is a re-issue of the original 1959 kit, and is reasonably-current production. Most hobby shops have, or can get one with no trouble. Goes together very easily overall. The only thing you'll need to do is have a little filler ready for the roof, which is separate. Plan on needing a little at the leading edge at the windshield, and where it attaches at the back in the quarter panels. I strongly urge you to apply the putty from below at the back. Applying it under the front of the roof will not be possible, so very careful application on the top-side will be necessary. You can also build this as a convertible with the boot. The boot may still need the filler as described for the roof section at the back of the car. Charlie Larkin Edited January 11, 2021 by charlie8575
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