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This is a model made to represent 1:1 car that I had once.

I built this model out of AMT kit. I took that roof from some old 1961 Thunderbird kit. Tires came from Replicas&Miniatures and those photoetched parts from Model Car Garage.

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WOW! I'm speechless ~ that is a bad (cuss word) build... the detail is simply amazing! It's inspirational to see a model looking so good, makes me want to keep building so I can be (almost) as good B) I'm working on a '66 bird at the moment, just about finished. The antenna you have there gives this one a sense of realism, a nice touch to an already perfect model. Was thinking about putting one on mine but I'm a little nervous on screwing it up... got any tips?

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Absolutely killer. So many things are just right, things that tend to be overlooked, such as the weatherstripping around the bumpers. I bet the interior is just as outstanding.

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Thank you all!

Maybe I dare to show you some other builds as well...

Some answers:

Yes, those bumber bolts are pin heads.

I bought this 1:1 car from Finland, but It was imported by some other guy at 90's from States. (And it was hard to sell it, at least now I have this model...)

I don't any particular tip for tha antenna, I used very thin steel wire and some pieces of polystyrene.

I don't have any good shot from the interior, but at this picture you can see something. There you also have a bit better view of engine.

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This is the real thing. Tried to represent it as well as possible.

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Posted

Thank you all!

Maybe I dare to show you some other builds as well...

Some answers:

Yes, those bumber bolts are pin heads.

I bought this 1:1 car from Finland, but It was imported by some other guy at 90's from States. (And it was hard to sell it, at least now I have this model...)

I don't any particular tip for tha antenna, I used very thin steel wire and some pieces of polystyrene.

I don't have any good shot from the interior, but at this picture you can see something. There you also have a bit better view of engine.

tb6208.jpg

This is the real thing. Tried to represent it as well as possible.

tb6209.jpg

alllright, you are giving us a bad time right? this is the same car as in the first pics, but with a photo shopped background, you aren't gonna fool all of us! :P;)

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Wow, great replica of the real car. You sure got all of the details right. The patina under the hood is perfect...and the wheels are just right. Very impressive. Obviously you knew every square inch of the real car and translated it into the scale model.

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It's nice to see how well the design of these old birds stand up to the test of time. No customization necessary on this one. It looks great right from the factory. Your building skills do an excellent job of putting this car on display. Great attention to detail and especially to realism. How did you come up with the yellow paint to match your 1:1 car?

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Well let me just add my DAAAAANG that looks good!!!..what a great job of replicating your 1:1 my ex wife had a '68, nice but plagued by electrical gremlins ;)

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We are so fortunate to have some of the best model car builders in the world participate on this forum and you sir, with your incredible skill and talent, rank right up there with the best of them. :)

John

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