Lead City Customs

[Cool Hand]

So like many of us I have a lot of stalled builds that have not been shared in build topic's.

Most are just basic oob builds and would be very short thread's, so I figured I would start this topic as a place to share all my updates and on going progress with the builds.

Here is the parking lot I would like to get completed. Wide variety of subjects and style's

 

Im going to make a deal with myself, no new builds until two stalled get completed. Thats the plan for 2022.

 

Think il start with this one to get the ball rolling. Already has the body painted just need to paint and detail interior parts, BMF and finalize exterior details.

 

 

 

Edited November 26, 2022 by Cool Hand

[David G.]

I think that's an excellent challenge to set for yourself.

David G.

 

[Bullybeef]

Nice parking lot, there are some in there that I’m curious about, the sedan and the coupe with the exposed blowers, I can’t place them. 
 

[espo]

The one that really stands out to me is the Manero Ute. 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great projects. How did you do the paint on the gren and black car. Does that need much to finish it?

[Cool Hand]

2 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

Nice parking lot, there are some in there that I’m curious about, the sedan and the coupe with the exposed blowers, I can’t place them. 
 

Should have said a yard sale as none are finished or running LOL!

The sedan is an Australian Holden HK Premier.

 

It is from The Parts Box an Aussie business that sell resin kits and parts. 

When it makes it back to the bench I will explain more about the build.

Inspired by our burnt out cars. Wont be going green with it though.

 

The coupe is an odd ball for sure, its a custom 77 Nissan Skyline 210. Inspiration came from Dom's Charger from Fast and Furious, also Aussie burn out cars.

Again when it gets back to the bench I will show what I done to the front and engine bay.

 

 

1 hour ago, espo said:

The one that really stands out to me is the Manero Ute. 

Yeah the ute does stand out a bit from the rest being so different. Its an Australian Holden VE Commodore Ute.

 

It was 3D designed and printed by a very talented Aussie bloke.  As with all I will explain more detail of the build when I drag it out onto the bench.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2021 by Cool Hand

[stitchdup]

Looking forward to seeing more of these, the burn out cars especially cos you just dont see them anywhere else

[Steve H]

Oh boy…. This is going to be good. I have a bunch of Holden Ute photos on my tablet as inspiration for future builds. Hoping that one gets on the bench soon because I know I will be inspired to dive in. I really love the older Holden’s, and the Aussie Ute’s, so cool.

Cheers mate

[Cool Hand]

16 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

How did you do the paint on the green and black car. Does that need much to finish it?

Thanks for the interest Bob.

The paint on the Nissan Cedric is done with wet wipes that are dried out and stretched out over the surface.

 Undecided on how I want to finish the paint work, possibly some fading and pearl over coat. So not much to finish it really, just a small amount of paint work.

These were some test pieces I was trying out the paint technique.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cool Hand]

15 hours ago, stitchdup said:

Looking forward to seeing more of these, the burn out cars especially cos you just dont see them anywhere else

I have so many idea's for burn out cars, need to get these couple out the way to start some new ones.

 

9 hours ago, Steve H said:

Oh boy…. This is going to be good. I have a bunch of Holden Ute photos on my tablet as inspiration for future builds. Hoping that one gets on the bench soon because I know I will be inspired to dive in. I really love the older Holden’s, and the Aussie Ute’s, so cool.

Cheers mate

It will be a journey to complete them all.

Holden made the best ute's, so many cool style's and shapes. 

[Cool Hand]

As mentioned the Hakosuka 4 door is up on the bench first.

I dont not take the building of these kits seriously at all, just fun builds to maintain skills, try new techniques and can be great quick build slump busters.

And they are something different

 

This is the kit that it is being built from.

 

 Has a few options for parts, which is good fun picking a combo of parts to use and build up my own version. Kinda like the 3n1 kits by other the manufacturers.

 

Picked out the interior parts. Although I did change my mind with the steering wheel after taking this pic. Very basic, easy to work with and detail paint.

I like the stock seats, they work out good for bucket style seats with the head rest removed.

All parts were cleaned up and prepared.

Applied the usual 1500 grey and black finishing surfacer's.

Nice warm day tomorrow 38'C/100'F, should dry/cure these parts in no time.

 

 

 

 

[Lowlife ! !]

 

Good idea collecting up all your stalled builds Luke, there`s some killer projects there for sure !

Saying that Im still gonna keep on at you about finishing the drift Stang !!  ?

Good luck with them all, I`ll be following along mate ! 

 

 

[Cool Hand]

Its good and bad seeing all the stalled builds in one group shot. Good that some are already painted, so hard part is out the way. But bad because of how many there are.

All good, a reminder and push will be helpful to get me motivated to work on the Stang again.

Thanks for always following along Martin.

 

[Cool Hand]

Bit of progress on the interior parts for the Hakosuka.

A technique I use on gauges sometimes. Cover the face in BMF.

Cover with paint.

Thought id try a bit of pre shading.

[scalepeter]

nice to see some aussie  models on here.   i've got one of the hk sedans in my stash.    I too need to get some projects finished.   Some nice work going on here

[Spottedlaurel]

Great to see this thread Luke, I always enjoy seeing your builds. I spy a Laurel coupe and Sunny truck there in addition to those already mentioned.

[Bullybeef]

That lipstick red interior is amazing Luke! 

[Cool Hand]

On 1/1/2022 at 11:24 PM, scalepeter said:

nice to see some aussie  models on here.   i've got one of the hk sedans in my stash.    I too need to get some projects finished.   Some nice work going on here

Yeah its good to have some Aussie cars to share, but man they are very challenging to build. Always good to finish up stalled builds. Thanks for checking in Peter.

 

 

7 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Great to see this thread Luke, I always enjoy seeing your builds. I spy a Laurel coupe and Sunny truck there in addition to those already mentioned.

Thanks Nigel, always appreciate you sussing out the builds and commenting.

Laurel stalled out as I cant decide on the paint. Guess I could always paint it black LOL!  Nah il do something different probably like the box art, but different colours. Its got a bit of that bosozoku/zokusha styling to it, so kinda needs a flashy paint job.

I really like the shape and styling of the C130, especially with the radical fender flares.

 

You would have seen the Sunny when I showed the pics in What Did You Accomplish Today topic.

 

 

7 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

That lipstick red interior is amazing Luke! 

Thanks, it certainly lives up to its name of bright red.

[Cool Hand]

Applied some BMF to the Hakosuka.

 

[Cool Hand]

I like how Aoshima puts guide lines in the kit glass, makes it super easy to open up the side door windows. Which I did.

 

 

Last update pics on this build, will be Under Glass in a couple days.

[Cool Hand]

Next up on the bench.

I have already built a 62 Bel Air, but got this kit for next to nothing due to a broken C pillar from ole mate Ray some years back.

Started building and got it painted in 2020 then stalled until now. Decided to go all black on this one after building my 61 Chevrolet

Not sure about the wheels anymore, might change to something else. 

Engine is partially done, need some linkage detail.

[Zippi]

Lots of kewl looking projects going on Luke.  Kinda looks like black is your favorite color.  I really like that 62 with the 409 in the business end.  You need to do a video of your paint process on how you get those mirror finish paint jobs.  

Edited January 5, 2022 by Zippi

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Very unique kit, nice work on the foil. 

[Bullybeef]

@Cool Handdid you make the stand the engine is on? 

[Cool Hand]

13 hours ago, Zippi said:

Lots of kewl looking projects going on Luke.  Kinda looks like black is your favorite color.  I really like that 62 with the 409 in the business end.  You need to do a video of your paint process on how you get those mirror finish paint jobs.  

Thanks for checking in Bob.

Just a few LOL!

Yeah black is my favorite. I will do others colour's when I get bored with black, want to do something different or be inspired by a 1:1.

More than willing to share the process I use for the black paint jobs, but unfortunately I dont have the courage to do a video tutorial sorry.

 

11 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said:

Very unique kit, nice work on the foil. 

Thanks, its something different. Not my best foil job but looks the part, so its all good.

 

11 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

@Cool Handdid you make the stand the engine is on? 

Yeah made from sprue frame's.