Paul Payne Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Decided to dig out a never started project from the stash. Shortly after the reissue of the AMT 1953 Studebaker I picked up this resin casting of the 1962 GT Hawk. Wil need quite a bit of work, including fabricating a rear grille. Using an Avanti engine with the twin Paxton supercharger option. Found some nice whitewall tires at the C.A.R.B.S. meet. Thinking about a dark red, but that may change. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Great looking casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 Looks a bit better than up close- a little sanding and filling should have it ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Interested in following your build… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I too am interested in your project! Maybe this Pic will help with the rear grill & another color option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Kevin, thanks for the pic- great detail! Will post more when I get more done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Pix of the engine almost complete- just need to fabricate the inlets from the superchargers to the carb inlets. Also preliminary fab of the rear grille. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 Happy Thanksgiving! Here's the completed engine and the beginning of the chassis and dual exhaust. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Very nice work, Paul. I’ll be following your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Chassis is almost done- now to start on the dual exhausts! Began painting the mufflers- need to drill holes for attachment pins for the rest of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Wow great project and looking very good and authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Thanks, David! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Got a bit more done. One exhaust pipe is installed with its muffler. Decided to make my own exhaust tips. The one on the left is my first attempt. Threw some chrome pen on it to see where I'm at. Needs a bit more work but overall not too bad. The one on the right is what I started with- just need to sand away everything that doesn't look like an exhaust tip! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Finally got the exhaust together and got a first coat of primer on the body! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 Began working on the interior. The bench seat from the 53 Stude was cut in two, then on half was also cut in two, then sanding was begun to reduce the width. Once the right width is established, the other half will be altered to match. Also started adding filler to the inside surface that was cut, using liquid styrene cement for the first bond. Will reinforce that with superglue, then putty and sand. The width will have to be further reduced to fit next to the center console, which was found in the stash and adapted. Looks like the interior sides will be sanded to be much thinner and proper tuck'n'roll and other features will be built up . More pix when I get more done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Getting more done- bit by bit! Inside sides have been sanded down and thinned. The vertical tuck and rolls are 0.040" half round and each piece was glued in place using liquid styrene cement-NOT a one day job, and that's only one side! The tuck and roll on the passenger side of the dash was also installed piece by piece using super glue since styrene cement won't work with styrene and resin. Other areas of the dash were also improved with putty, styrene, and super glue, mainly in the right side of the gauge surround. Everything has to be sanded and sculpted to final shape. An actual 1/4" wide panel will be installed just under the tuck and roll. These will be finished as brushed aluminum and will include the arm rests. The door handles and window cranks will be mounted in the tuck and roll areas. More pix and info when I get more done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 here's a reference photo of the interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Great looking project Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Thanks, Zippi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Been working on interior stuff. Dashboard is completed. Steering wheel is in process. Chrome panels are completed. Paint on the rear seats and center console- created an ash tray for the console. Started the first arm rest from quarter round stock- 4 altogether. Second bucket seat still ongoing. Next big project is creating door handles and 4 window cranks from silver wire and slices of rod stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 (edited) Interior is finished! Door handles and window cranks made from wire and slices of styrene rod, arm rests made from 1/8" quarter round styrene, more work on the seats for a proper fit. Added door locks and a groove on top trim to simulate the door division. Edited February 5 by Paul Payne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Not dead yet- but I am stripping paint for the second time after a less than successful application of chrome pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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