‘53 Studebaker - Project "Stoo Short"

[Koellefornia Kid]

This rendering by Steve Stanford, published in SRP magazine some years ago...

inspired me to cut up my amt ‘53  Studebaker kit:

The body was shaved, shortened, chopped, lowered and sits on Pegasus wheels. I also frenched the headlights and cleaned the front bumper.

The engine was robbed from a 1972 Corvette street machine kit and equipped with plug wires:

The kit‘s custom rear bumper was notched to accept scratch built exhaust tips:

I had a lo of trouble during the build with shrinking putty, leaking glue bottles, old and brittle bmf and a clear coat the just didn't want to get smooth but well... I‘m happy to have it finished finally and have another Stanford inspired ride in the showcase.

Hope you like it, too! 

comments are always welcomed and appreciated!

Greetings from Cologne, Germany

 

[Flatout]

Nice work Oliver…you did a good job of capturing the “Vibe “ of the drawing.  Cool looking model ?

[XYHARRY]

Wow, that looks amazing. You have talent there Oliver, it looks just like the drawing. Really well done and thanks for sharing. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Cool!!

[espo]

Your body work and paint look just like the drawing. Like the custom touches to the bumpers. 

[ncbuckeye67]

That's pretty cool, and your bodywork looks great!

[Phildaupho]

I have always admired Steve Stanford's designs and you have really captured the look.

[Koellefornia Kid]

21 hours ago, Phildaupho said:

I have always admired Steve Stanford's designs

Just like me! I collected a lot of renderings and designs of Steve‘s work and I‘m looking forward to build more of them in the near future!

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Slotto]

Outstanding build! Fantastic job on the body work. Love it

[Rattlecan Dan]

Sharp looking Studey! Nice job.

[slusher]

Fantastic build!

[Sledsel]

You definitely captured the look! Good job!

[Chromecop]

Well done!

[David G.]

Hi Oliver, I followed your WIP thread for this build and watched as you pulled it all together so I understand some of the challenged it posed. I find your body sculpting skills impressive.

I think you captured the illustration quite well, excellent work!

David G.

Edited April 26, 2024 by David G.
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[thatz4u]

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