papajohn97 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 This is the one stock build I completed while simultaneously building four other 1/25 drag subjects (I don't recommend doing that unless you like mixing up radiator hoses and batteries!). I heard that this AMT kit was very nice and was not disappointed, multiple engines, separate components for the chassis, exhausts, gas tank, inside door panels on the interior. Felt like I was building a Revell kit! The exterior was painted in metallic "Orchid Grey" from Scale Finishes, the brightwork trim in Alclad over black enamel or foil, all other colors in Tamiya acrylics. I think these first year Starliners are beautiful but then I also really like GM's '59 - '60 bodies, they still look so futuristic to me. If Don Draper got demoted at Sterling Cooper and had to trade down from his Caddie, I can see him driving to the office in this lavender Starliner. Cheers, John 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Gorgeous build. This kit is one of the best Amt produced. Great color choice and superclean trim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Wow, that is nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Very Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 One of my all-time favorite cars, one of my favorite kits, and you did a stellar job. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Beautiful build. Those interior shots are so cool, how did you shoot them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Nice looking model. Great photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Very nice! One of my favorite years of Galaxies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Top drawer build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Great build! Those seats look a mile wide! Nice photography too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 The brightwork looks excellent. Very impressive build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Beautiful looking paint color and finishes. The trim is all cleanly done and the overall look is very realistic looking. I share your appreciation for the Starliner Fords of this era and remember a few from the old neighborhood including one in this color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Nice looking model and I especially like the interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I too love the interior photos. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Thanks guys! All my photos including the interior shots were taken using my iPhone 13 (non-pro) with the ultra-wide angle lens. I always forget to take photos of the interior before final assembly so this feature on my new cell phone came in handy. The distortion reminds me of the advertisements of that period where they made the interior look as wide as a bowling ally. Those “wide track Pontiacs” looked like they took up two lanes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohan Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 So beautiful That car in profile / side view is really one of the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Gorgeous build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Fantastic looking Ford. Great job. I'm especially impressed with the trim work!!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Beautiful Starliner and I love that color ! Excellent trim and foil work too . . . how did you do the gold scripts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 4 hours ago, TooOld said: Beautiful Starliner and I love that color ! Excellent trim and foil work too . . . how did you do the gold scripts ? Thanks Bob. I masked around the scripts and then dry-bushed them using gold enamel. This technique is probably be too dull to use for chromed scripts but I think it works pretty well for the gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiohd10 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 beautiful car, beautiful build - you nailed it. I have 2 in the stash and may get one started after i finish my current wip. i bought the photo etch set for it, but now i'm thinking i won't even need it. awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Simply stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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