Sixties Sam Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Wow! Nice job on a beautiful car. I think I had that kit back in the 1960's too, and IIRC I saw the real car at the New York World's Fair in about 1965. I remember also seeing the Chrysler Turbine Car there. I have snapshots buried in a box somewhere. I'll post one if I can find it. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yeesh Bill, It's about TIME!!!! Man that thing looks GREAT! It's gotta be one of the most difficult kits to build! I got one an I've never even opened it! I remember I tried to build it in the 60's and I didn't have ANY problems with the doors, I just GLUED them bad boys SHUT!!! It came out just BEAUTIFUL! The Color, wheels and stance are PERFECT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Nice job Bill. Can't wait to see what is next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Not bad. However I could clearly see a muffler clamp, driver side aft, has not been torqued properly. I should think the rattling at idle would drive you nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 WOW Bill, like others have said, you took a frog, and made a prince!!! Everything about this old kit looks beautiful, and those wheels really make the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 How does Bill do it? Like Robert Johnson, did he sell his soul at the crossroads to become a master modeler? Beautiful stuff, Bill. However, now I'm a bit intimidated to drag the one out of my stash and start on it (like I don't already have enough projects cluttering up my workspace.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Beautiful work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I've never seen one built either. Paint work on here is my favorite Bill, and well, the wheels too. Great job. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 very nice and clean Bill! I don't remember seeing another one that looked nicer in my whole life. I think the wheels really sit nicely against that paint too! What's next? How about an old school Kustom? hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Cardz Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What can I say that hasn't already been said, amasing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for all the nice words folks...............I really appreciate it! very nice and clean Bill! I don't remember seeing another one that looked nicer in my whole life. I think the wheels really sit nicely against that paint too! What's next? How about an old school Kustom? hehe Kustom eh? Would you settle for a nearly box stock build of a '49 Merc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf01 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 that is just awsome. i know you said before but what did you use to do the carpets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 what did you use to do the carpets? Jerry, I used embossing powder which can be picked up at any Arts & Crafts store. It comes in a ton of colors and for something this size in this scale, it gives the carpeting a more in scale appearance than using flocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David@MinidreamsInc. Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Man very nice ! You do great things with plastic brother ! Love your work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Beautiful looking build, from the trim work to the paint, simply stunning. The wheels really set it off. Not wanting to high jack this thread I have a question in the General forum re this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeepx Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Simply stunning job! Paint, wheels, interior, it just all came together and it looks amazing! Good job, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Exquisite! You've definately turned a difficult kit to build into a real jewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for all the nice words folks...............I really appreciate it! Kustom eh? Would you settle for a nearly box stock build of a '49 Merc? box stock? you know I am going to bust your nads here....you have skills to make working suspension and windows....I bet you could build a mighty fine kustom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 That is, truly, the most beautiful rendition of that kit I've ever seen. Glad this came up for an encore round, Bill! Spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade043 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Very cool! Love those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Very impressive Bill, would love to have that in my display cabinet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Fantastic build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Stunning build. Glad to see this getting attention it deserves. Bill, you did a beautiful job on this kit. Thanks for sharing it with us. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Badass color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Stunning! A real show room Beauty! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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