Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 This is built from the Fire Chief kit, with extensive modifications to the chassis and suspension front and back, to make that lowrider stance happen. I also wanted the car to be able to 'stand tall', so the suspension can be adjusted to display the model with various ride heights and rakes. The paintwork was a lot of fun to do, lots of layers... my first time masking pinstripes, and also some cotton lace to imitate that flower-kind-of pattern. The last layer was supposed to be purple 'wire fence' motif over the maroon beltline, but it is just barely visible. Oh well... next time. Unbelievable but I only made one mistake during the unmasking process, which I was able to correct afterwards. Thanks for looking. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 That's quite the build! Really nice paint work......... I also like that you used the factory wheels..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Amazing looking paint treatment. Like how you are able to adjust the ride height for display. The chrome trim all looks cleanly done. Funny how the stock wheel cover option looks like a specialty wheel on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Wow, that's rather impressive! Very neat how you carried the paintwork through onto the dashboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Sweet!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 That, looks really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Now THAT is one fabulous paint job!👍 And some real nice engineering on the suspension…well done all around!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Fantastic job on that intricate paint! I like the way you've extended the graphics over the top of the dash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 REALLY well done! 😲 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I've been building model cars for over 60 years and I can't come even close to painting like that! Awesome! ( maybe in another 60) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Amazing work looks so cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Wow, that's an incredible paint job. Beautiful, just exceptional. Excellent engineering for the suspension, and I definitely like the factory wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Outstanding paint! Does the suspension lock in place at a particular pose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Fantastic! Great paint work! The adjustable suspension is a really cool idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s10chevypu Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Really nice looking 70 chevy. I love the paint job on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Very neat how you carried the paintwork through onto the dashboard. Thanks! Not my idea though, saw it on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 8 hours ago, 6bblbird said: I've been building model cars for over 60 years and I can't come even close to painting like that! Awesome! ( maybe in another 60) Thanks! Believe me, my other paintjobs don't even come close. All you need is, devote it some extra planning time, masking tape cutting time, masking time, cursing time never forgetting a light coat of clear after a new layer of masking... a very rewarding thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Dan Hay said: Outstanding paint! Does the suspension lock in place at a particular pose? Thanks! Does not lock in place, it is just tight enough to hold the weight of the model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 What espo said!! 👆🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Gorgeous paint! Nice build too, I like the adjustable ride height. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Looks fantastic, awesome paint!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Outstanding paint. I love how you continue the pattern onto the dash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Oh, wow! That is impressive! I agree with others - carrying through with the dash is cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 What they all said! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Carabott Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Woe that's really nice ! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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