50 Oldsmobile

[Cool Hand]

Dug out this stalled build which was started in 2013. At that time, adapted the wheels, set the ride height and got all the parts cleaned up and that's when I stopped working on it. Got the body out last year for prep and a coat of surfacer, then stopped working on it again. This time im going to try get it complete.

The kit.

 

As per usual my favourite wheels.

 

Parts are all good to go, just need a wash and then paint. Makes me laugh they have been in this container for 8 years.

 

Box stock chassis. 

 

Separated the x part of the frame so the join line could be cleaned up properly. Reason for that will come about later.

 

Modified the oob inlet manifold to have a dual carb set up.

 

And a surfacer wheel mock.

Got some nice warm summer days all week, so fingers crossed I can get the usual black paint applied.

 

Edited February 15, 2021 by Cool Hand

[thomascoffey1959@gmail.com]

that seems to be a common malaise.I myself have DOZENS of projects back in the box.If you're not feelin it, better to move on to somethng else. its not like they'll spoil if u dont  hurry through

[Cool Hand]

Got the surfacer sanded ready for paint.

Very rare for me to use wet and dry sandpaper or polishing cloth's nowadays, I prefer to use these sanding sponges by Infini.

[espo]

The finish at this point looks like all you would need is some clear coat or just leave it as is. 

[Cool Hand]

I am of the belief when doing black paint with no clear, that the finished paint will only be as good as the surface beneath it.

Got the paint applied couple hours ago.

 

[FLHCAHZ]

Looks great!  I am considering Pegasus wheels for a build I’m planning. Do they work with the wheel back that come with the model kits?

 

[slusher]

Paint looks great. Real nice wheels

[Cool Hand]

Thanks.

5 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said:

 I am considering Pegasus wheels for a build I’m planning. Do they work with the wheel back that come with the model kits?

 

Depends on the kit and how the oob wheels mount. And whether the back will fit inside Pegasus wheels. If it does drill out the centre of the back to suit.

I dont worry about it very often.

To fit the Pegasus wheels,  I replace kit axles with 2mm brass rod.

Using a 2mm drill open up the holes.

Then drill holes in the part where the kit wheels use to mount.

Can put the brass axle in the part or the wheels either way works.

 

Edited February 17, 2021 by Cool Hand

[FLHCAHZ]

3 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Thanks.

Depends on the kit and how the oob wheels mount. And whether the back will fit inside Pegasus wheels. If it does drill out the centre of the back to suit.

I dont worry about it very often.

To fit the Pegasus wheels,  I replace kit axles with 2mm brass rod.

Using a 2mm drill open up the holes.

Then drill holes in the part where the kit wheels use to mount.

Can put the brass axle in the part or the wheels either way works.

 

Thanks for the tip.  I ordred some 2mm brass rod for my build.

[ewetwo]

Beautiful color and paint job.

 

[espo]

Love the paint finish, super shinny. 

[Cool Hand]

Thanks.

Been meaning to post a paint mock, but got side tracked by a lot of other things.

Paint has well and truly shrunk back and settled. Has slight micro orange peel, but im not going to fuss over it. So it will stay as is, no clear, colour sanding or polishing will be needed with this build.

 

Edited February 25, 2021 by Cool Hand

[TransAmMike]

Great paint job there Luke, love a beautiful black paint job.?

[doorsovdoon]

Nice looking build so far, loving the paint! Gonna look very nice with those wheels,?

[Steve H]

Yep! That is a fantastic paint job Luke. I don’t see the orange peel, looks perfect.

Cheers, Steve

[bisc63]

Nice looking build; we don't see enough of these kits done up.

[FLHCAHZ]

You are nailing it!  Looks great

[Dragonhawk1066]

That is a great looking paint job!

[Marc Weller]

Paint looks fantastic. What brand are you using?

[Cool Hand]

Thanks all.

On 2/28/2021 at 4:41 AM, Marc Weller said:

Paint looks fantastic. What brand are you using?

Tamiya TS-14 Black.

[Cool Hand]

Applied some Alclad chrome to a few parts.

Also the Interior parts painted Tamiya TS-49 bright red, will apply the flat clear over coat at a later stage.

  

Edited March 4, 2021 by Cool Hand

[Sandboarder]

Making great progress on this build. A very clean of the great classic car. Keen to see the next update

[David G.]

Excellent work so far, everything looks great!

David G.

[Beamerman]

This looks awesome! Very good job so far...

[Plowboy]

It's looking nice Luke! The paint looks excellent! I have one of these that I converted to a hardtop, lost interest and haven't looked at it again.