Jantrix Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Getting some details in there. Gas tank and the radiator. Added a shroud and electric fan. Getting ready to paint the chassis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 That engine is a looker, and MADE for that engine bay! Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Really coming together Rob, great looking engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Coming along nicely, the engine looks great. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 4:17 PM, bisc63 said: That engine is a looker, and MADE for that engine bay! Good stuff. On 7/12/2022 at 7:11 AM, slusher said: Really coming together Rob, great looking engine! 7 hours ago, David G. said: Coming along nicely, the engine looks great. David G. Thanks guys. This one is coming together slow but sure. Having channeled the body over the frame a bit everything needs to be massaged a little or a lot. I've got plan for paint, finally. I will go with the front stripe like the original vehicle, but I'm reversing the colors. The vehicle will be lighter than the stripe. The body will be Testors lacquer Graphite Dust and the stripe will be Revving Red , from the same line. I will then clear with Duplicolor 1K Ultra Gloss. I'm going to do a test paint very soon and I'll post up the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 This is such a cool concept Rob, nice job. And thanks for turning me on to that engine. I have that kit and plan to go full custom with the body and slip the AMT 66 Riv frame under it. But knowing that engine is lurking in the box is good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 i really love what you did for the grille surround because , i did exactly the same on a Bel Air ! 🤩 Anyway, the 57 cadillac has being reissued recently, and you can find 57 cad dagmars in amt parts packs, very easy to find on ebay if you would love to make the same bumper on yours ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 14 hours ago, Zed said: i really love what you did for the grille surround because , i did exactly the same on a Bel Air ! 🤩 Anyway, the 57 cadillac has being reissued recently, and you can find 57 cad dagmars in amt parts packs, very easy to find on ebay if you would love to make the same bumper on yours 😉 Thanks for the info Zed. Honestly I prefer my design with the Desoto grill over the Caddy Dagmars, so I'm really happy with what I have here. I can't wait to see it painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 i prefer it too 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Rob, great build.....looks sorta like my Merc rat....Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 18 hours ago, thatz4u said: Rob, great build.....looks sorta like my Merc rat....Al It sure does Al. I remember when you did that and it was a factor in my interest in this build. Revell's '49 Merc and '50 Olds were in the running for this build but ultimately I chose the Chevy because that's that's what the 1:1 vehicle is and I had lots of parts from other projects, that needed to get used up. I do owe you a big thank you because, I've been wondering about what tail lights to use and as you used the same rear fenders as I did, and I think I have a set of those tail lights floating around here somewhere. So thanks very much for posting those photos. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Jantrix said: I think I have a set of those tail lights floating around here somewhere. Aren't those from the AMT '49 Merc? Cool custom detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 59 minutes ago, bisc63 said: Aren't those from the AMT '49 Merc? Cool custom detail. If they are, then the ones I have aren't the same ones. I've never owned that kit. No worries, I have plenty of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Test spoon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 That looks like a good color combination, love the tail lights too. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Great color combo Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Quick update. Pics this weekend. I have decided against the stripe. It's very novel and it sure stands out on a custom, but it sure isn't what I would do to a 1:1. I'll be using some nice pin stripe decals instead. Also, if anyone plans on customizing one of these AMT '51's, do yourself a favor and be very careful sanding off the chrome hood ornament. I was a little to aggressive with mine and I ended up really messing up the lines/shape of the hood and it took me a few tries before I got it back looking proper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Liking what you have going here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kims Kustom Garage Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Well, this is interresting. Klaus is a friend of mine, and a very cool guy. I just love his Lady Luck, and its a cool rod to ride in 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) On 10/17/2022 at 3:11 PM, Kims Kustom Garage said: Well, this is interresting. Klaus is a friend of mine, and a very cool guy. I just love his Lady Luck, and its a cool rod to ride in 😁 Outstanding. I'm happy to hear from you. I contacted Klaus briefly through his Facebook account. He was very accommodating on information on his car. I have set this build aside while I decide on a finish for the model. I just cannot decide on a color, gloss or flat, stripe, no stripe etc. I'm not usually so wishy washy about such things, I usually have a solid plan, but this one is tough. Welcome to the forums though. Edited October 22, 2022 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kims Kustom Garage Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Jantrix said: Outstanding. I'm happy to hear from you. I contacted Klaus briefly through his Facebook account. He was very accommodating on information on his car. I have set this build aside while I decide on a finish for the model. I just cannot decide on a color, gloss or flat, stripe, no stripe etc. I'm not usually so wishy washy about such things, I usually have a solid plan, but this one is tough. Welcome to the forums though. Thank you buddy 🙂 Og yes, I know about the paintjobs on the models. I have a couple also just laying around, because I cant decide for the paintjob 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Glad to see this may be back on the bench. I enjoyed watching the body mods on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Wanting to see some progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 11 hours ago, espo said: Glad to see this may be back on the bench. I enjoyed watching the body mods on this. I'll get back on this one soon. 11 hours ago, crazyjim said: Wanting to see some progress. ME TOO! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I just found this...wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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