'57 Ford Fairlane 500

[bogger44]

Here is my latest build, and first to be posted here at MCM. It's the AMT kit painted in Dupli-Color Dark Cherry Metallic and Tamiya Light Gun Metal. I threw on a set of Pegasus Chrome T's at all corners, as well as disc brakes made from some spare washers I had laying around. With the stock leaf-sprung rear suspension, the wider tires didn't fit, so I converted it over to a four link. The stock axle was retained, with the control arms coming from the parts box. Other than that, the rest is 99% out of the box. It was a fun build, albiet a little challenging at times, especially trying to get the doors to line up right (they still don't, but fit much better than they did to begin with). Thanks 'fer looking, and any questions or comments welcome.

Since finishing it, I never did take a pic of the chassis, so here is one I took before final assembly.

[chaotle80]

Very cool Fairlane, I like your Colour choice very much

[Ramfins59]

Great looking model Tony. I love the color combo. I've got a couple of these kits and the doors always kept me from working on it... I'm thinking of just adding some plastic to the door edges and gluing them shut.

[cobraman]

Sweet build. Love the colors.

[Kit Basher]

_{Now that is Pretty! I like everything about it. Nice job!}

[Helix]

Nice work Tony

[bogger44]

Thanks a lot guys!

Great looking model Tony. I love the color combo. I've got a couple of these kits and the doors always kept me from working on it... I'm thinking of just adding some plastic to the door edges and gluing them shut.

I very nearly did the same thing. Those are some frustrating pieces!

[moparfarmer]

Very clean and well done on what at times is a challenging model to build...

[impcon]

That is beautiful, to say the least!! Your colours are perfect and it's a nice, clean build. Very well done.. definitely something to be proud of! The '57 was IMHO Ford's best offering ever when it came to styling and tasteful design. I've always wanted a red and white 2 door hardtop but I don;t think that is going to happen. Dollars are too tight and the cars are out of my reach financially. *sighs*

[JustBill]

Beautiful man! Great job.

[oldscool]

That's a very nice job on a classic kit. I like everything about it!

[Gluhead]

Nice.

[charlie8575]

Very tasteful. A nice mild custom with an excellent execution.

I think Flame Red/either Gunmetal or Woodsmoke Gray were a factory option.

Otherwise, Ford used to have a code "S" for a custom color application at the factory, and I would imagine such a thing would have been available. I think the Flame Red with Gunmetal Gray would have been rather sharp with the white/red interior.

Charlie Larkin

Edited November 24, 2012 by charlie8575

[Dragline]

WOW! first week here and you're hitting em outta the park.

We needed another skill guy, your timing was sublime.

Bob

[slusher]

Tony, l love the interior and colors you used on this build. Awsume build.

[crazyjim]

Oh yeah. Excellent choice of a SHINY :) color. The build is gorgeous.

[TooOld]

Absolutely gorgeous car ! Your paint and trim work look great !

Looking forward to seeing more of your work , and welcome to the forum !

[bbowser]

Great looking car. Nice clean execution, cool color selection.

[johnz]

beautiful,and clean,super job

[Danno]

Oh, that's stunning.

[camarofreak82_427]

Thats beautiful great work

[Sixties Sam]

Beautiful model! The color scheme is perfect, and well done. The photos with the doors open look like you could climb in and drive away! Great work!

Sam

[cobra98]

Great build! The color combo really sets it off

[Geno]

Hot, hot, hot. Absolutely stunning.

[bondo bill]

really sharp