Pete68 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 This is a very old Palmer model kit from the 60s that I got in a collection off of eBay. I will be turning this into a 60s Street Hot Rod. I’ll be using parts from the Lindberg Show Rods kit. I removed the Engine and the Spare tire wells. I’m not big fan on putty but I thought I would try out this Tamiya putty it’s not bad easy to work with. That will be all for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Spent about 30 minutes getting the body prepared for paint removing glue spots and mold lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hard to believe that is a Palmer, looks too correct. Must've come from Pyro first! Looks like it's going to be a fun build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Thanks it’s been fun so far not to excited about working with that putty then we’ll see how fun it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 This is a fun build. A nostalgia build, for sure. One of my first ever model car builds was a Pyro or Palmer 49 Ford, 1/32 scale. Putty is definitely your friend on these kits! I'm really digging your modifications on this, and it should be quite a good looking little hot rod when finished. Shapes over all look pretty nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, bisc63 said: This is a fun build. A nostalgia build, for sure. One of my first ever model car builds was a Pyro or Palmer 49 Ford, 1/32 scale. Putty is definitely your friend on these kits! I'm really digging your modifications on this, and it should be quite a good looking little hot rod when finished. Shapes over all look pretty nice. Thanks for the complement. I really like these little kits always did. I plan on building more of these out of my stash. Glad I could bring back some memories. Edited February 15, 2022 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Finished the other side and did some more sanding on this tonight. Edited February 16, 2022 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 This is a cool project. From my experience with Tamiya fillers, they're best used for filling minor imperfections right before final primer due to the fact that they tend to shrink quite a bit. If you're going to do heavier bodywork in the future I would recommend one of the automotive grade 2-part fillers because they don't shrink hardly at all and cure quickly to keep your project moving. I personally use Dolphin Glaze (I know, weird name) that I bought for about $20 on eBay. It will last a long time and tends to stay fresher longer than the fillers that come in cans because this comes in a big pouch, kind of like a tube of toothpaste. Looking forward to seeing your further enhancements to this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: This is a cool project. From my experience with Tamiya fillers, they're best used for filling minor imperfections right before final primer due to the fact that they tend to shrink quite a bit. If you're going to do heavier bodywork in the future I would recommend one of the automotive grade 2-part fillers because they don't shrink hardly at all and cure quickly to keep your project moving. I personally use Dolphin Glaze (I know, weird name) that I bought for about $20 on eBay. It will last a long time and tends to stay fresher longer than the fillers that come in cans because this comes in a big pouch, kind of like a tube of toothpaste. Looking forward to seeing your further enhancements to this project Funny you post this my Brother and I just had a conversation about it today I told him I wasn’t happy with the way it turned out he said I used the wrong putty. I think I’m going to redo this with plastic and Balloons like I did the bottom portion. Thanks for point that out and the advise Hope to have more updates soon Edited February 16, 2022 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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