Modlbldr Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) This is a commission build for someone. I have never done a commission for someone. He asked for a model of a 70 Caddy he had years ago. He doesn't have any pictures of it but the description sounded simple enough so I figured why not. He said that his was dark metallic green and I showed him the paint on my 65 Chevelle I just finished. He said it looked close enough to his Caddy. I recieved the kit from him and spent a couple of days cleaning and sanding the flash and mold lines. Got it in final primer tonight. I'll probably mix the nail polish and spray it tomorrow. Later- Edited March 22 by Modlbldr 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Ooo.. that’s going to look amazing 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Hi Tom, nice to see another one of these being built. The one I built last year had very crisp details, especially the badges and script. Double check the hood alignment with the grill in place and make sure everything plays nice. I had to massage things a bit for good fitment. I’ll be watching this come together. Cheers, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 9 hours ago, Steve H said: Hi Tom, nice to see another one of these being built. The one I built last year had very crisp details, especially the badges and script. Double check the hood alignment with the grill in place and make sure everything plays nice. I had to massage things a bit for good fitment. I’ll be watching this come together. Cheers, Steve Thanks, Steve for the heads up. I have been looking at the instructions for the front suspension. They aren't very helpful and it looks pretty complicated. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I'll be watching this build with interest, as I've got an unbuilt one that's been waiting in the on deck circle for ages. My main issue is finding the best way to replicate the clear corner lights (JoHan chromed them as part of the grille/headlight assembly). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Tonight I got the paint mixed up for the body. Same as I did for my recent 65 Chevelle Z16 build I mixed two nail polishes together to make a dark green that the client says is very close to what he had. I also primed a bit of the interior and started the assembly of the engine. There are 23 steps alone in assembling the engine! The instructions are not that clear as to attachment points. That's it for tonight. Later- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Got the first few coats of paint on today. I'll spray some more tonight. Later- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Very nice paint finish! Is this the final color? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 A cool looking kit and you got some nice color on this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 5 hours ago, slusher said: Very nice paint finish! Is this the final color? Thanks. No. I need to do a bit of sanding and a few more coats. It will be a bit darker. Later- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 That looks like a great start Tom! Your first commission! That must be very exciting... and a little intimidating, yes? David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 3 hours ago, David G. said: That looks like a great start Tom! Your first commission! That must be very exciting... and a little intimidating, yes? David G. Thanks. Yes, it is a bit of both. I don't plan to make it a habit. It would be more help if he had some pics of his car, but oh well. We did make an agreement last night for some cash and this 62 Galaxie convertible screw bottom. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 I had forgotten that deep in one of our texts back and forth he had told me that it had a white vynil top. So, today I began to remedy that by running strips for the borders and seams. Just a minor mistake that wont take much to fix. I will let the glue dry for a while and co.e back tonight and clean it up. Then I'll peime and get it ready for the white. Later- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 It's a good thing that you recalled it having a vinyl top now rather than upon delivery. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, David G. said: It's a good thing that you recalled it having a vinyl top now rather than upon delivery. David G. I agree! Sure would have been easier if I had remembered it to begin with but not a big problem. Got a bit of the interior done last night. He said the interior was this color of green but the seats were not like these. Later- Edited March 26 by Modlbldr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 I sprayed a base of Testors Fathom green to get a good base and make the nail polish go farther. Today I finished the white top. Now to add a couple more light coats of the green nail polish to lighten it up a bit. Later- 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Great color combo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 That's looking great! Nice work on the vinyl top! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Got the final color sprayed tonight. Just a bit lighter than the Fathom Green. Next will be to airbrush clear nail polish. Later- 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Nice work Tom. That vinyl top looks perfect!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I like this a LOT!! Can’t wait to see it done! 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Excellent paintwork Tom! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 The vinyl roof cover looks just like the posted photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am very excited about how this one has turned out so far. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 (edited) Got a chance to do some work on this last night. I focused on the chassis and interior since the weather has been too humid to spray the clearcoat. I didn't shoot any pics of the chassis but here is the interior. All I have left is to add some "carpet" and glue the dash and front bench in. Later- Edited April 6 by Modlbldr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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