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I have a fondness for the model cars that appeared in early 60's issues of Car Modeler, Rod & Custom, Car Craft, etc.  You can call them over the top, impractical, or whatever, but many of these builders really had a knack for "dare to be different".  When I acquired one of my holy grails, an AMT 1962 Ford Fairlane, I knew I had to build it as an hommage to these creative souls.  

With the exception of the engine intake and tires, all the parts used in this build could be found in models that were originally released between 1962 and circa 1964.  I did use some modern technology (Molotow pens, aftermarket ignition wire, 2 part epoxy), but for the most part it was assembled using old school techniques (including Testor's enamel paints, ugh).

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Details on the constrution can be found here:

 

 

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19 hours ago, Dave Darby said:

I love it, and am looking forward to your Faux-vivor Friday post. What did you paint the body with? Love the color!

I was trying to emulate the old Pactra Pearl colors - it's a combination of Testor's Purple Metalflake and Testor's Metallic Silver enamel spray paints, decanted, and shot with an airbrush.

Friday is only 6 hours away...

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5 hours ago, Karl LaFong said:

I was trying to emulate the old Pactra Pearl colors - it's a combination of Testor's Purple Metalflake and Testor's Metallic Silver enamel spray paints, decanted, and shot with an airbrush.

Friday is only 6 hours away...

Looks great!  The Scale Survivors crew is gonna love it.

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