1960 Ford Starliner

[TransAmMike]

That's a beauty  David!  The black paint job looks impeccable.  The tinted windshield is a nice touch.  What did you use? And man, all that chrome.

Great job??

 

[carrucha]

Cool build.  Looks good in black.  Nice work detailing the engine and interior.

[Bainford]

Cool Starliner, David. Nice detailing. Extra cheeky with the slicks stuffed in there.

[espo]

On 6/5/2024 at 6:25 AM, XYHARRY said:

Beautiful Starliner there David, I really like the factory tint on the windows. Well done.

Cheers, 

David M ??

Hi David, glad you like the build. The tinted windows are something new for me after seeing others here do them. I'm using rattle cans, and you lose a little control that way and tend to get a finish more like you had gone to a tint shop and had them put film on your windows. 

[espo]

On 6/8/2024 at 7:41 AM, David G. said:

Ah, there it is!

I followed you WIP on this one David and I have to say that the finished build looks great!

I can't get over how well that interior came out. That gold highlighting really works well for the the fabric inserts.

David G.

Thankyou David, I'm glad you liked it. The seat inserts were an experiment for me, and I'm pleased at how it turned out. As I mentioned in the WIP, Ford did a really great job on their interiors on the Starliner models and while I couldn't capture all of the colors that Ford had used, I think the gold gives just enough without going overboard.  

[espo]

On 6/8/2024 at 9:51 AM, mrmike said:

Looks great!  I have built one of these myself.

Hi Mike, I always enjoy watching your WIP. Would love to see your Starliner. They offered some great colors and interiors on these cars. 

[espo]

On 6/8/2024 at 9:59 AM, FoMoCo66 said:

Great job! Isn't this the AMT kit?

Hi Elliot. AMT offered two versions of the Starliner. The first was as a completely stock but with a few engine options. This one is the second issue listed as a custom version. This one offers a set of factory style cast iron headers with full length side pipe exhaust. Round 2 has since reissued this kit a few times. Other than the small usual contact between the glass and interior contact during assembly it really is a great kit and I'm going to build another soon.  

Edited June 10, 2024 by espo

[espo]

On 6/8/2024 at 9:59 AM, FoMoCo66 said:

Great job! Isn't this the AMT kit?

Hi Elliot. AMT offered two versions of the Starliner. The first was as a completely stock but with a few engine options. This one is the second issue listed as a custom version. This one offers a set of factory style cast iron headers with full length side pipe exhaust.  

[espo]

On 6/8/2024 at 3:42 PM, TransAmMike said:

That's a beauty  David!  The black paint job looks impeccable.  The tinted windshield is a nice touch.  What did you use? And man, all that chrome.

Great job??

 

Hi Mike. For the window tint I used Tamiya Clear Blue rattle can. I'm still trying to figure that all out and not get it as heavy as this. You will use at least a quarter to a third of a sheet of Bare Metal Foil on this much like any '50's and '60's car, and I had shaved the hood, trunk and front fenders. 

[espo]

5 hours ago, Bainford said:

Cool Starliner, David. Nice detailing. Extra cheeky with the slicks stuffed in there.

Hi Trevor, LOL, hope that's cheeky good. The car I was trying to replicate from memory had larger rear tires than the front. I may have taken some liberty with the slicks, but that's the way I would have done it. 

[TransAmMike]

52 minutes ago, espo said:

Hi Mike. For the window tint I used Tamiya Clear Blue rattle can. I'm still trying to figure that all out and not get it as heavy as this. You will use at least a quarter to a third of a sheet of Bare Metal Foil on this much like any '50's and '60's car, and I had shaved the hood, trunk and front fenders. 

Thanks about the paint. I have tried air brushing the clear with mixed results. At least with acrylic you can wash it right off.