My latest Aerosedan build. Tribute to my pup who passed while I was building it.

[rastta]

This is the Galaxie kit for the 1948 Aerosedan.  I built this one as a 1946 based upon the grille.  I built the 1947 Fleetmaster Aerosedan version back in 2020.   Both are tributes to my two pups who passed during their builds.  The first was Lana and the second was Charlie.  I haven't printed the license plate out yet which will say Charlie, as my previous one did for Lana. 

On to the build.  This is pretty much stock except for the artillery wheels and front lamps.  I ordered additional chrome trim to put on the fender skirts.  It's done in Testors Extreme Lacquer Bronze with wet look clear.  Interior wood courtesy of Gopher racing truck bed decals.  Happy with it overall. Last picture is both of them together.

 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Classicgas]

Beautiful. How did the trim lay down for you? Sorry about your dog.

[happy grumpy]

Gorgeous and the color is awesome. Gotta love those fat fenders.

[Chuckyg1]

They both look awesome. I love the paint detail on the dash.

[XYHARRY]

Oh yes, I love this kit and would love to get one someday. Yours look great. Beautiful work on both and clean throughout. Well done Joe and a nice tribute to your beloved pups.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[H.A.K]

BOMBs away. Thats a sweet build, Very nice.

[Zippi]

I've always loved the body lines on this car.  Very nice looking fat fender car which I love.  Fantastic job.  Both look really nice.

[70 Sting]

Both are very nice tributes. ?

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[espo]

Both are great looking builds and nice remembrance of your two pups. The bronze paint finish is nice and smooth looking. These are great kits, and I would like to do another Aero Sedan soon myself. Like how you used all of the accessory trim from the kit. You mentioned ordering additional side trim. I have some if you need it. I used Plastruct half round for the trim and foiled it after paint, so I don't need it. 

[rastta]

2 hours ago, espo said:

Both are great looking builds and nice remembrance of your two pups. The bronze paint finish is nice and smooth looking. These are great kits, and I would like to do another Aero Sedan soon myself. Like how you used all of the accessory trim from the kit. You mentioned ordering additional side trim. I have some if you need it. I used Plastruct half round for the trim and foiled it after paint, so I don't need it. 

Thanks for the positive comments.  As for the trim - I ordered several sets.  I have a truck I want to do as well and I'm gonna probably buy the sedan delivery.  You can get it here if you ever want more. Galaxie Accessories

[atomicholiday]

Wow!  Great craftsmanship.  Looks perfect.

[espo]

1 hour ago, rastta said:

Thanks for the positive comments.  As for the trim - I ordered several sets.  I have a truck I want to do as well and I'm gonna probably buy the sedan delivery.  You can get it here if you ever want more. Galaxie Accessories

Thanks for the decal info. Didn't realize they were even available. 

[Jairus]

Well, it's a '47 because it's missing the center bar... and the hood badge is upside down. 
Love the interior tho, you made that one a model it it's own right!

[ea0863]

Stunning beauties, the both of them! What is the story with the blue and black top? Did they offer vinyl tops, was it a paint scheme from that era, or just a wild creation all your own? In any event, looks awesome!

[rastta]

1 hour ago, Jairus said:

Well, it's a '47 because it's missing the center bar... and the hood badge is upside down. 
Love the interior tho, you made that one a model it it's own right!

Oops on the hood badge.  Easily fixable.  I see what you mean on the 46 vs 47. Was thinking it was the grille alone.  Thanks for the info.

[rastta]

18 minutes ago, ea0863 said:

Stunning beauties, the both of them! What is the story with the blue and black top? Did they offer vinyl tops, was it a paint scheme from that era, or just a wild creation all your own? In any event, looks awesome!

So the paint on the top is a "lace" paint job.  Laid down lace over the color then sprayed black.  Here's a couple better shots.

 

 

[ea0863]

5 hours ago, rastta said:

So the paint on the top is a "lace" paint job.  Laid down lace over the color then sprayed black.  Here's a couple better shots.

 

 

No wonder it looks so sexy!  

[Rattlecan Dan]

Sorry about the pups. Hope you'll feel better soon. The cars are great. Did an awesome job on them.

[TooOld]

Sharp looking Aerosedan , excellent work Joe !

[rastta]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I sure miss our pups, but in the end, they are in a better place, and knowing that makes me smile.

[slusher]

Beautiful Aerosedan, sorry about your pup I do know how you feel…

[crazyjim]

Both builds are wonderful.  The interior is excellent.

[carrucha]

Cool Chevy.  Nice body color.  Sorry about your dogs.