mr moto Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) This is my take on the Model King's re-pop of the AMT Imperial. It's gonna be a long term project with slow progress since I just don't have the time to put in on model cars right now but I plan to post updates as I can. The roof is from a 69 Riviera with a pretty good chop keyholed in and I plan to use the interior and wheels from the Riv also. The fins on the Imp just weren't quite enough for me so I stretched 'em a bit to suit some 56 Packard taillights from Replicas & Miniatures. The outrageous skirts come from the Imp kit. The hood's been louvered and the door lines are recut for a more custom look. Next step will be molding in a sort of frenched antenna in the middle of the rear deck and then some primer so I can check my work. I hope to update soon. Edited May 30, 2009 by mr moto
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 OH yea, great start, cant wait to see more of this one.
E St. Kruiser50 Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 WOW BOY DID YOU GET MT ATTENTION WITH THIS THIS IS JUST TOO WAY CRAZY COOL
RodneyBad Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 WOW, That looks Really Far out there Man. Looks like it is ready for flight.
59-Desoto Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Man thats going to be one sleek dude can wait to see a finish car.
RodBurNeR Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 very interesting! nice restyling here, keep it coming!
Foxer Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 That is looking fantastic! Love the roof and those Packard lights look like they were MADE for the fins.
mr moto Posted April 20, 2009 Author Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for all the positive feedback!! Like I said, this will probably be a slow moving project but with this kind of good response maybe I'll be inspired to stay on task. Thanks again. I really appreciate the support!
Custom Hearse Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Well.... Here's more good response! That is the most awesome looking custom I have ever seen! Please keep working on it, 'cause this is gonna be great!
mr moto Posted April 28, 2009 Author Posted April 28, 2009 Here's a little bit of progress on the old Imperial. BTW, back in the day any Kustom Kar worth looking at had a kool name (think Predicta, Mysterion). If anybody has any good suggestions for this beast, I'm all ears. Anyway, there's a spot for a molded in antenna on the rear deck now. Here's how it happened. First I drilled a 1/8" hole in the deck at a slight angle and installed a plug of 1/8 plastic rod for some good firm support for the future antenna. Formed a little wire loop for shape and super glued it to the deck: Next it was blended in with putty (Acryl Blue) and Mr. Surfacer: Drill a hole for the antenna to go into and it's done. I usually make antennas out of straight pins (look for the ones with extra small heads) or pieces of guitar string. That can wait 'til final assembly or it'll get lost!!
Bernard Kron Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 This is going to be a very striking custom when you're done. Going back a few steps, how did you louver the hood?
stevegt738 Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I`m liking how this is going, i want to know about the hood as well.
stevegt738 Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Looks like i will be going to the local model railway shop soon .
mr moto Posted May 30, 2009 Author Posted May 30, 2009 I've decided to name this creature after my favorite movie star... MOTHRA! Here's some shots from the first up on wheels test fitting. As you can see it's in primer now. Time to get to work on the interior!
Modellpularn Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Wow, a cool and mean looking custom! It's going to be awesome when you get some paint on it.
Foxer Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Looks stunning in one color! Those Packard tail lights were MADE for this car!
E St. Kruiser50 Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 I've decided to name this creature after my favorite movie star... MOTHRA! Here's some shots from the first up on wheels test fitting. As you can see it's in primer now. Time to get to work on the interior! LOVE THE FACT THAT YOU KEPT THE STOCK BUMPERS AND TRIM . The car is so identifiable and yet still "OUTRAGEOUSLY DIFFERENT AND COOOOOL" . Fender skirts just help the whole build come together and "POP". GREAT EXECUTION OF ART, STYLE, AND SUPERB DESIGNING AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. Hope you paint it a "BRIGHT COLOR" TO GET EVERYONE'S ATTENTION AT THE SHOW'S YOU TAKE IT TOO, for the "GOTCHA FACTOR".
george 53 Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 WoW Manuel, that thing is REALLY far out there! It remindes me of those old Classy rides Popeye used to take Olive Oyl to the Royal Balls in! Really like the roof treatment.Wouldn'ta known it was a 66 Riv roof if ya handn't told me.NICE conversion job! Those small strakes on the roof,and the filled in 1/4 windows are perfect! GREAT JOB Daddy-O!!
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