57 Thunderbird

[Limeyglue]

My friend kindly gave me this as a present. It wasn't complete and he challenged me to build it using the custom parts in the box. The first thing  I did was remove all the emblems and fill the vent doors in the wings then the gas filler door and shave the door handles. I have also added the peaked headlights. 

I used the kit rolled front pan which took quite a bit of time to get the shape right and to get the insert to fit.

I'm now on with the rolled rear pan but I'm having to modify the kit part instead of just scratching one.

Thanks for looking 

Lee 

[EngineerBob]

So far so good! Looking forward to seeing how this custom bird turns out. I'm building the same 57 Tbird but as a land speed racer.

[TarheelRick]

Really love these older custom/stylized kits.  Would like to see some of them rereleased. Looking forward to where you are going with this one.

[Painted Black]

Yeah I'm watching this one.  Like that front grille treatment.

[Zippi]

Nice.  That body is looking slick as a cats ass.

[NOBLNG]

It’s sure got some nice lines.

[Limeyglue]

Thanks guys. Quite enjoying building this

[Ace-Garageguy]

Very clean custom work. Looks great.

Hows about a bubble top?   

[Pat Minarick]

Very cool.. Wish I had an older issue of this. On the newer issues the wheel openings are off from side to side.

[Limeyglue]

11 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Very clean custom work. Looks great.

Hows about a bubble top?   

I did think about it but I  decided just to clean up the lines and make a mildish custom 

[Limeyglue]

Done a bit more. Got the rear pan in and the first coat of primer. I have a few areas to sort as a few areas have ghosted through. Also got the wheels on,they are from the AMT 50 Ford convertible. 

Thanks for looking Lee 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Very nice old school custom project, I really like the front and rear treatment! Did you choose a colour already? I'd really like to see some candy here!

[David G.]

You have some nice mild custom work going on.

Looks like you're off to a great start!

David G.

[Limeyglue]

1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Very nice old school custom project, I really like the front and rear treatment! Did you choose a colour already? I'd really like to see some candy here!

Thanks Oliver. Yes it going to be candy blue.

[Can-Con]

Now that's some koolness right there! ?

[Limeyglue]

Small update. 

Got the body in the first base colour. Been masking today,still a bit more to do.

Thanks for looking Lee 

[espo]

That's going to look cool. 

[Draggon]

I love your design for those scallops!

[doorsovdoon]

Nice clean work, it's looking good so far. Looking at the masked up lines I can't wait to see the paint! Love these old school custom builds.

[Bills72sj]

This is looking pretty cool. Following.

[afx]

Great looking project.

[Bainford]

Man, what great looking lines. This thing is going to be sharp. 

[slusher]

Love the grill and custom work..

[Jonathan]

That is sharp!

 

[landman]

On 1/10/2022 at 11:21 AM, Draggon said:

I love your design for those scallops!

X2.I'm curious about the method.