Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 For a change, I wanted to do a simple build (what is now called "curbside) like I did 50 years ago - without the brushed-on paint and the glue prints. Except for the Modelhaus Radir wheels and the Bob Dudek lakes pipes, this is pretty much straight from the box, right down to the screws in the chassis. Paint is Duplicolor Orange Mist, top coated with Tamiya clear orange. Roof is Tamiya pearl white. Weird decals are right out of the box.
Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Author Posted March 4, 2011 very cool Lyle! did you use Tamiya clear over the decals too? Yes. Lots of Tamiya Clear and lots of polishing.
Jon Cole Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Niiice! My local hobby shop has (had?) that kit... if it's still there today, I'm buyin' it!
W-409 Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Nice 60's style Custom! I like the color and that paintjob, those decals fit nicely to that body. I like the tire and wheel combo too, lake pipes are also looking very very good. I like this one, thank you for sharing.
Greg Pugh Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 I LOVE this car!! Lyle, I'm a big fan of your work. Your builds have a certain "flavor" that I really like. I also stole your Bob Dudek lake pipes idea. I ordered a couple of sets this week.
Kris Morgan Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Well done. The decals really look good on that color.
Erik Smith Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Very handsome build. Like the color and wheels - like the whole thing actually. Edited March 4, 2011 by Coyotehybrids
Draggon Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Beautiful! Thats how I like 'em, clean and simple. Those kit decals work real well with the colors you've chosen!
Greg Pugh Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 BTW, what do you do for a finish on your lake pipes?
george 53 Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 As a kid growin up, there was a guy on the other side of the block from, me named Joe Gambino, who painted in that style, with the panels and shadowed edges. He painted for customizers like the Alexander Bros. and Chuck Miller. Your build is spot on for the early 60's! GREAT job! :lol:
Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Author Posted March 4, 2011 BTW, what do you do for a finish on your lake pipes? The Dudek lakes pipes are aluminum, so they just need to be polished. Thanks to all for the nice comments.
Tom Kren Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 very nice lyle picked the kit up a couple time but put it back might have to go get it now How is it ?
Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Author Posted March 4, 2011 very nice lyle picked the kit up a couple time but put it back might have to go get it now How is it ? It's a 50 year old tool. Promo chassis and no opening hood.A good amount of custom and styling parts and lots of chrome.
parki Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Very nice build Lyle, Love the wheels and the Lucas headlights, Awesome job. Small box is a great idea to display with it .
Ron W. Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Lyle,always love your work. That is one nice 60s style custom.
el Presidente Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Lyle,always love your work. That is one nice 60s style custom. Nice job Lyle. Looks great
Sixties Sam Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 Another beauty, Lyle! Great job! Brings back memories. I have that same Galaxie model from the 1960's, built stock. I have a stock Galaxie for every year from 1959 to 1970 (the 70 might be an LTD), that I saved from the old days. I discovered R/C airplanes in 1971, and didn't build model cars for 30 years. Now I build both! Sam
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