59 Impala Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) Well, I don't have any pics of the building process but I do have some of the finished car and here they are. Hope you enjoy. Here is the underneath. The left side. The black part of the rear fender is black BMF glued in place and made to look like it's being worked on. The right side. You can see the screwdriver sticking out of the trunk (this is how you open the trunk) Here is the engine compartment. You can also see a box of donuts on the front seat, tissue box and sun glasses on the dash. I have more pics in my photobucket if you would like to see them, and thanks fer lookin. Dan Edited April 7, 2010 by 59 Chevy Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky12 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I love the work that you have done making this barn find . NICE JOB!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Thanks Rick. I had alot of fun building this car. Everything fit together great. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Nicely done build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimastergary Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Nice work looks like all that is missing is the rats that moved in while it was in the barn. love the detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hey Dan hows it going my friend!!..that is one ratty lookin' Chevy you have there great job on the weathering and I love the little detais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) It's AWESOME! I'm a big fan of junkers and barn finds. Edited April 8, 2010 by The Cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Quantz Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Nice work! I'd love to put it next to mine for some pictures. <------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Awesome! Incredible weathering job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 WOW, thanks alot guys for the kind comments. I have become atticted to building this way. I don't know why, but I like it. I'm sure there will be more builds this way. Brian, I'm Hangin in there. I haven't worked since January last year. Other than that I'm fine. How are you doin? I haven't posted much lately cause I've been buildin and thinkin of what to do next (as far as a job goes). Buildin helps keep me sane I guess. I am keeping up good spirits all through this time. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Outside of some bad rusting on the body it does look fixable.. Great weathering job and lil details... Looks great.. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Thanks Rodney. It does need worked on some more to get her in pristeen shape that's for sure. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimastergary Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I like it more each time i look at it and keep thinking of others that would be good barn find old pickups, a panel truck, and more nice work with minor work that car could be on the road again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Well, thanks alot Gary and I'll be doing another sometime soon. Don't know what just yet, but I'll think of something. I like building this way for some reason. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeepx Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Dan, superb job on this 'ol beater! Really like the work you have put into this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Dan, that Chevrolet is classic , make sure that George 53 And Smart Resins see this too ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Nice and Crusty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Holy Cow, thanks alot fellers. I never expected to see this many comments. I'm glad ya like it. It was alot of fun building it. I hope that George53 and SmartResins like it also Ed. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pirog Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Geeeeeeeeez oh man, what a great job! I swear, some of the models I see on this site are truly, literally works of art. I would never have even THOUGHT to treat the underside of any of my models. I give you credit, man. It looks awesome by any standard of judgment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks John for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Very Nice !! Extremely realistic . But how did you do the rust ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nails3825 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 That looks awesome! The rusted exhaust looks real, incredible ~ haha, I like the little screw driver too... a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks guys. Grant, I used Sofisticated Finishes product ( you can find it at Michaels Craft stores)to make the rust. It's a two part process and I love the stuff. First you paint on the gray paint which has some iron filings in it and let it dry. Next you paint on the liquid stuff and seal it in a bag and let it do it's thing, and presto you have real rust. I also used a dremel to grind out the plastic from the inside of the kit until it was kinda thin and next I used a xacto knife to scrape the plastic very carefully until I got the holes started. You have to be very careful not to gouge the place where you are cutting through for the holes. I also used some pastels for the engine bay and a little on the body. The exhaust was the first time that I did them this way. First I painted them with Testors steel paint and the painted the rust color and dumped some baking powder on them. The powder soaked into the rust color and then I sprayed a flat black wash over that and it turned out pretty good. They are the best looking rusted pipes that I've done so far. The mufflers were painted with Testors Aluminum then dabbed on a little rust with a brush and then dull coated to look a little used. I had alot of fun building this car and I'm looking forward to doing more like this. I did a 49 Ford lie this and I have some pictures of how I did it in my photobucket account if you would like to see how this is done. Try this link http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e107/59ChevyImpala/49%20Ford%203/ This should work. Thanks agian for the kind comments. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks alot Mike. I'm glad you like it and I can't wait to see what you build. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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