mr moto Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 This build has been running in "On the Workbench" for a while now and I finally finished it last night. I've hardly had time to look at it myself. Most everything used came from either the Model King '59 Imperial or AMT '69 Riviera where the roof, interior, wheels and engine came from. The tires are from Modelhaus - their excellent tires always add a classy touch to a build. The tail lights are '56 Packard units from Replicas & Miniatures. Paint is Duplicolor Black Cherry (Chrysler) and Ivory Glacier Pearl (Nissan) with a Testors clear coat. Mix it all together and modify almost everything and this is what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Nice touches thru-out. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Very cool! I like this custom Imperial. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Very, Very cool custom! I love the rear window treatment and tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Wow, absolutely un-believable! What an awesome custom, I dig it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Fantastic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 really well executed -how did you do the upolstery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yikes ! That is a beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Now that is a1 very kool, 1 very original custom. Great execution!!!! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Too Cool. Nice mix of custom parts and that interior is killer. Gotta print me off some interior patterns soon. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Extremely nice and it's so SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 really well executed -how did you do the upolstery The short story is that the upholstery pattern is done with decals. Check out the thread in "On the Workbench" and you can see more details on the process. Everybody, thanks for the your kind comments. This build was a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I love Imperials, but rarely like to see them customized. However, this one is "right on" and looks awesome! Love it! ,and the paisely pattern works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parki Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 That is an amazing build. I love the colour combo with that wild interior. Awesome, great craftsmanship too. Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Beyond cool! Looks great from every angle. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 You have turned a sows ear of a car into a silk purse !!! Definately top shelf build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I followed your WIP and am glad to see it " Under Glass " . It sure turned out pretty ! Very cool build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 There is an awful lot of originality there, which is hard to accomplish in a hot rod or custom these day. Well done. Its gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sorry I missed this Manuel, I'd sort of been waiting for it. It turned out wonderful and some really exciting choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Wow! I'm not a Customs guy but holy smoke, that car is terrific!! WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 That is one slick paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 A car worthy of the name Imperial ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Crazy Cool, Excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Beautiful custom work. l salute your skills & patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Awesome build... Great Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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