Diecast modified

[Geno]

Introducing the incomparable, one and only, 1 of 1, 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe. A modified FM Bonneville convertible. A lot of work went into this conversion. Including a modified FM '55 Chevy top, it was the closest fit, painted Chateau Grey Poly to go with the White/Grey interior. Handmade package tray to go where the convertible boot was. I made the antenna a power unit, in the retracted position along with the handmade drive motor. I think it looks a little sleeker, I didn't like the bulky base of the original. Also added photo etched door and trunk locks, then wrapped it up with a custom license plate. Pontiac should have made it. Thanks for looking guys, I certainly do appreciate it. [:)]

Edited October 3, 2024 by Geno

[Gramps46]

Geno, you nailed it for sure.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Geno]

Thank you. I just thought it'd be cool to do a '57 Bonneville Sport Coupe. Just to see what it would look like. ?

[Hoffman]

Beautiful, Geno!

[titino]

I have no idea how complicated this job must be, but you have done it wonderfully. Excellent model. Congratulations.

[Geno]

Thanks guys, I'd always hoped that FM would do more with this tooling, like a Star Chief ht. This is as close as I'll get,  lol. It was a fun, but tedious conversion.😊

[Falcon Ranchero]

Holy smokes that’s beautiful. What scale is it?

[Geno]

2 hours ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

 

Nathan, it's a 1/24 Franklin Mint. This is the only before shot I have of it.😊

 

Edited February 1 by Geno

[Falcon Ranchero]

14 hours ago, Geno said:

Nathan, it's a 1/24 Franklin Mint. This is the only before shot I have of it.😊

 

That is pretty cool, especially with the Shasta Airflite trailer

[Geno]

1 hour ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

That is pretty cool, especially with the Shasta Airflite trailer

Thanks, I appreciate that. The Greenlight campers are really nicely done.💯😊