1950 Olds "customized"

[Andrew McD]

My first effort at doing something other than a straight out of the box build.  I lowered the car by raising the front spindles and shortening the rear springs.  Stole the carbs out of a 29 roadster (that I have yet to build).  Plug and coil wires added.  I used embossing powder on the floor and for a first effort I am pleased with how that turned out.  I didn't care for the heavy looking protruding front bumper so I substituted the grill from a '51 Chevy which has been giving me fits, but that's another story.  The red paint is Testors cut 50% with lacquer thinner and applied with an airbrush. The black hood and side skirts are a craft acrylic paint.   I had a go at BMF on the trim but decided I need to practice that process on another body as I was going to make this one messier than it already is!  I had fun building this Revell kit, it goes together well.  I made a ton of mistakes but overall I was satisfied with the build.  I have some other custom models in mind but will build some more out of the box and try to improve fundamental skills first.   I thought the glass was OK until I took the photographs and realized I knocked out a wing window somewhere and the top of the rear window has developed a gap.  I thought the Tacky glue  I used for the glass was doing a good job with drying nice and clear but it lacks strength....a lesson learned. 

Photographs really bring out the flaws in a build!  I also need to be more careful when photographing the model and blow off the dust.

Bottom line.....I had fun and the overall "look" was what I had imagined even if the execution is something less than ideal.

Oh yeah, the wheels and tires are from a Revell 1950 Ford truck if I recall correctly.

Edited May 23, 2022 by Andrew McD
not about wheels and tires

[Zippi]

Nice looking 50 Olds.  That red paint looks great.  Nice detail work.

[TransAmMike]

Really cool Olds. The stance is just right to me too. If the chrome was BMF'd it would flash it up but I have seen real cars with teh trim painted.  

Good job Andrew?

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

 

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[FLHCAHZ]

Very Nice!

[David G.]

The stance and wheels really suit the body style, the color combination is good too.

That came out really nice.

David G.

[espo]

I also like the red color and the finish. The stance and the wheels and tires look good. Nice interior. 

[happy grumpy]

Turned out pretty good.

[KWT]

Very nicely done

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looks good in red, stance is perfect, interior looks great. Nice work.   

[Andrew McD]

Thank you to everybody for their comments.  The contributors to this site have helped immensely with the generosity of information and inspiration to be found here!

[Koellefornia Kid]

Great stance and I like the chevy grille! Nice Olds!

[crazyjim]

Very nice work.

[slusher]

Real nice custom!

[CG Scale models]

Very nice