Zippi Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Just got this one finished up. I pulled the tri-carb setup off the Rocket 303 cu. in. and went with a two 4 barrel setup and wired the engine. Wheels are from the parts box and the visor was scratch built. The swamp cooler is from our good friend Les (stitchdup) and worked out Great. Body paint in Tamiya TS-64 Dark Mica Blue then I airbrushed Splash Paints 2K Urethane clear over the Dark Mica Blue. All the bright work was airbrushed with a really thinned down Mr. Color Super Chrome Silver 2 and gave it an Ultra Black Chrome affect. All the bmf was pretty much a disaster as it was an old batch that didn't want to stick and would tear if you looked at it. I tried to repair some spot with not a good outcome so I left it as is. It is what it is guys but it's done. WIP: https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/195862-1950-olds-custom/ 19
Nicholas Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Very nice! I just picked up one of these kits ,.. great to see the possibilities!
Falcon Ranchero Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Hey that’s really nice, man, I read that those cars were sorta like the first in the muscle cars genre
Speedpro Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Bob, that looks very nice! I like how you get into these projects and just keep pushing to the finish line despite some hills and valleys that get in your way. And I have to say, every time I see one of your builds lately, they just seem to be getting better and better Imo! Great work man!
BK9300 Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Another superb build, Bob - and it photographs well!
TransAmMike Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Oh yeah Buddy....looks terrific!! Great job all around 👍👍
espo Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Beautiful paint finish and the color almost looks black depending on the light. Like the engine detailing. The swamp cooler and visor are nice addons.
Zippi Posted December 3, 2024 Author Posted December 3, 2024 4 hours ago, Nicholas said: Very nice! I just picked up one of these kits ,.. great to see the possibilities! Thanks. I'm sure your spin on it will look just as good. 4 hours ago, Falcon Ranchero said: Hey that’s really nice, man, I read that those cars were sorta like the first in the muscle cars genre Thanks man. Yeah, that Rocket 88 303 engine was a power house. 4 hours ago, Speedpro said: Bob, that looks very nice! I like how you get into these projects and just keep pushing to the finish line despite some hills and valleys that get in your way. And I have to say, every time I see one of your builds lately, they just seem to be getting better and better Imo! Great work man! Thanks Buddy. I sure do appreciate the kind words. 3 hours ago, BK9300 said: Another superb build, Bob - and it photographs well! Much obliged. It does take a pretty good picture. 2 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Oh yeah Buddy....looks terrific!! Great job all around 👍👍 I knew you'd like it my friend. Thanks. 26 minutes ago, karbuildr said: Beautiful build in every way. Thanks much. 25 minutes ago, espo said: Beautiful paint finish and the color almost looks black depending on the light. Like the engine detailing. The swamp cooler and visor are nice addons. Thanks. Yeah, it does look black at times. Yup, the addons did nicely. 18 minutes ago, Jim B said: Fantastic looking Oldsmobile. Very well done. Thanks Jim. 1
SpikeSchumacher Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Another nice one from you, Bob. As said above, you almost always seem to pull these potential disasters back from the edge with luck (or maybe it's sheer determination? 😉). Very well done!
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 45 minutes ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: Fantastic looking Olds! Much obliged Buddy. Love the ole fat fender Old's. 1
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 18 minutes ago, SpikeSchumacher said: Another nice one from you, Bob. As said above, you almost always seem to pull these potential disasters back from the edge with luck (or maybe it's sheer determination? 😉). Very well done! I appreciate it Buddy. Thanks.
tim boyd Posted December 4, 2024 Posted December 4, 2024 Very sharp build of one of the best kits of the 2010s IMHO. Thanks for sharing! TB
DanL Posted December 4, 2024 Posted December 4, 2024 Really well done.... very clean and crisp Cheers
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 9 hours ago, tim boyd said: Very sharp build of one of the best kits of the 2010s IMHO. Thanks for sharing! TB Thanks Tim. I'm with ya on that man.
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 9 hours ago, Bainford said: Good looking Oldsmobile, Bob. Well done. Thanks Trevor. Great kit.
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 6 hours ago, bondo bill said: nice Much obliged Bill.
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 5 hours ago, DanL said: Really well done.... very clean and crisp Cheers I appreciate it Dan.
Zippi Posted December 4, 2024 Author Posted December 4, 2024 4 hours ago, ChrisR said: Very nice. Thanks Chris. I'm liking it.
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