Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 wow.....i like it a lot Very very nice ..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Love it!! Color is sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Niiice! My local hobby shop has (had?) that kit... if it's still there today, I'm buyin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Morgan Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Well done. The decals really look good on that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Very handsome build. Like the color and wheels - like the whole thing actually. Edited March 4, 2011 by Coyotehybrids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I like it, simple is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 BTW, what do you do for a finish on your lake pipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Terrific build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Just beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Very slick and classy!! Nice paint choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parki Posted March 4, 2011 Share 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron W. Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Lyle,always love your work. That is one nice 60s style custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Presidente Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Lyle,always love your work. That is one nice 60s style custom. Nice job Lyle. Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Very, very nice, Lyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Nice work Lyle. Like the color and the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 6, 2011 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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