64SS350 Posted January 6, 2024 Author Posted January 6, 2024 Thanks for all the compliments, I know it has some flaws, but I've learned a lot along the way. These are the tire/wheel choices I narrowed it down to. The resin on the left equal to 42"... they'll work, but it's really tall. I'm prepping the other two sets for comparison, just realized the slotted wheels are only 5 lug... figuring how to remedy that...as I have two more sets.
64SS350 Posted January 13, 2024 Author Posted January 13, 2024 (edited) New front bumper! Edited January 13, 2024 by 64SS350 1
mikemodeler Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 Fireball Modelworks has some really nice 5 slot 8 lug wheels and also has some nice tires to go with them should you want them. https://fireballmodels.info/ Nice work on that Suburban.
64SS350 Posted January 14, 2024 Author Posted January 14, 2024 31 minutes ago, mikemodeler said: Fireball Modelworks has some really nice 5 slot 8 lug wheels and also has some nice tires to go with them should you want them. https://fireballmodels.info/ Nice work on that Suburban. Thanks. I actually have a couple different sets of his 5 slot wheels, which of course are awesome, but I'm going for a bit more modern on this one. I'm thinking of Bronco and Ford pickup projects for those! 1
64SS350 Posted January 21, 2024 Author Posted January 21, 2024 Somehow I thought I posted pics of the rear bumper...guess not! So... 1
64SS350 Posted January 21, 2024 Author Posted January 21, 2024 (edited) New update....both bumpers painted. Hood in background has been done for a bit, ready for wet sand. Edited January 21, 2024 by 64SS350 1
dino246gt Posted January 29, 2024 Posted January 29, 2024 Fantastic! I love it, it's so cool, I wish there was kit, or you made copies for sale! Beautiful build, congratulations, even though I know there's still more greatness to come!
64SS350 Posted January 29, 2024 Author Posted January 29, 2024 5 minutes ago, dino246gt said: Fantastic! I love it, it's so cool, I wish there was kit, or you made copies for sale! Beautiful build, congratulations, even though I know there's still more greatness to come! About the same time I got the bodies grafted together, 3d files started appearing. Thanks for your comments! 1
Chariots of Fire Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 On 1/6/2024 at 7:09 AM, 64SS350 said: Thanks for all the compliments, I know it has some flaws, but I've learned a lot along the way. These are the tire/wheel choices I narrowed it down to. The resin on the left equal to 42"... they'll work, but it's really tall. I'm prepping the other two sets for comparison, just realized the slotted wheels are only 5 lug... figuring how to remedy that...as I have two more sets. If you can grind off the 5 lugs, you can replace them by drilling out holes in whatever pattern you need common pin size, inserting a piece of brass craft wire and then following up with a #15 fusion hex bead. They look just like lug nuts.
64SS350 Posted January 30, 2024 Author Posted January 30, 2024 1 hour ago, Chariots of Fire said: If you can grind off the 5 lugs, you can replace them by drilling out holes in whatever pattern you need common pin size, inserting a piece of brass craft wire and then following up with a #15 fusion hex bead. They look just like lug nuts. Funny.... I'm actually contemplating doing that. I have a small piece of stock I'm going to try making a cutter for my lathe to remove them to flush or slightly deeper, then either redrill the rims or make a round insert with the lugs. Didn't think about using the hex beads though! Good idea!
av405 Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 Very nice work so far! Sorry if I missed it, but what color did you use for the body?
64SS350 Posted January 31, 2024 Author Posted January 31, 2024 16 hours ago, av405 said: Very nice work so far! Sorry if I missed it, but what color did you use for the body? No, you didn't miss the color choice...I just never thought about listing it. The interior is MCW Gunmetal Metallic Interior..semi gl. lacquer. The body is Model Master Artesian Turquoise Metallic (4628L) 1965.
av405 Posted February 1, 2024 Posted February 1, 2024 2 hours ago, 64SS350 said: No, you didn't miss the color choice...I just never thought about listing it. The interior is MCW Gunmetal Metallic Interior..semi gl. lacquer. The body is Model Master Artesian Turquoise Metallic (4628L) 1965. Thanks! Too bad it's unavailable now
64SS350 Posted February 1, 2024 Author Posted February 1, 2024 It appears to be a 1965 color for GM...so it can be made available.
64SS350 Posted February 2, 2024 Author Posted February 2, 2024 Decided to finish the wheel package. This shows my progression of choices... 2
David G. Posted February 2, 2024 Posted February 2, 2024 WOW! Tremendously impressive building skills. What a fantastically well done project. David G.
64SS350 Posted August 2, 2024 Author Posted August 2, 2024 I haven't abandoned this build, looking forward to it being completed. I have been busy building kitchen cabinets for a customer, so once finished, I will buy some resin and silicone so I can proceed with the build. Thanks for following!
David G. Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 2 hours ago, 64SS350 said: I haven't abandoned this build, looking forward to it being completed. I have been busy building kitchen cabinets for a customer, so once finished, I will buy some resin and silicone so I can proceed with the build. Thanks for following! Thanks for the update Karl. It's good to know that this one isn't just going to fade away. David G.
64SS350 Posted August 2, 2024 Author Posted August 2, 2024 I also have several in the painting que box, will be getting my spray booth finally so as to finish those.
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