peekay Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 That's the best fitting Carson top I've ever seen on a model.
sbk Posted December 24, 2012 Author Posted December 24, 2012 To adjust the placement of the dash, I added a vertical .080" strip to each side of the door panel to lengthen it as well as a .060" horizontal strip to move the dash up a bit. I removed a slice along the curved section of the dash and kept sanding until the fit in the body was good. I also added filler to the top of the dash to match the curvature of the windshield opening. The dark areas on the floor & sides are just colored with a Sharpie so that the gap seen in the side window slot is dark. Not the best photo, but it still shows how the dash now matches the curvature of the windshield opening. Another view. Now, the dash fits a bit better in the body. Also, note the strip between the hood & beltline/windshield trim. This is totally absent on the AMT kits & will be body colored. The spots on the top are where there were pinholes in the filler & have been filled in.
Joker Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks for the update. Beautiful work with the dash and windshield. The Top is Stunning !
Sam I Am Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 The '51 chev is a thing of beauty unto itself, and you sir are turning it into a piece of art...
sbk Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 This is my attempt at an early '50's Chevy "butterfly" accessory steering wheel. I used a steering wheel rim from the AMT '50 Ford kit & scratchbuilt the rest. The rounded portion of the horn ring came from an ink pen body & the straight pieces are brass strip soldered to the round portion. The horn ring is not permanently attached at this time. I also made the steering column, shift lever & rod, as well as the turn signal switch from styrene. Here is how it looks all put together. The shift lever still needs to be thinned down a bit. I planned on casting the steering wheel with the horn ring attached, but I think it may end up being too thin & delicate in resin. we'll see.
James2 Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Your probably right about the thinness, but I do like what you have done...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 This is the real deal. Beautiful design work and proportions, fine craftsmanship, good text. Nice job reworking the nasty windshield opening on this kit too.
Modlbldr Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) That steering wheel, shifter and column are things of beauty. I can't believe your level of detail. Can you give me some further info on the work you did on the windshield frame? What size of half round did you use? Later- That steering wheel, shifter and column are things of beauty. I can't believe your level of detail. Can you give me some further info on the work you did on the windshield frame? What size of half round did you use? Later- That steering wheel, shifter and column are things of beauty. I can't believe your level of detail. Can you give me some further info on the work you did on the windshield frame? What size of half round did you use? Later- Edited January 2, 2013 by Modlbldr
sbk Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks! The trim on the windshield opening was made from .040" half round strip. I also used that same size strip for the beltline & cowl trim.
sbk Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 I modified a couple of Appleton spotlights by cutting the buckets from the stems so that they can pivot more like the 1:1. These are available from Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland. I drilled holes in the A pillars & mounted the spots & handles. Almost ready for primer.
Villain Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Nice work on the car and good job on the steering wheel. I had one of those on my 52 deluxe 4dr i had in the early 90's.
Gluhead Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Your knack for capturing the essence of traditional custom details is second to none, Steve. The execution just kills me. Well done on these latest additions.
Modlbldr Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Steve- Thanks for the info on the window trim. I am working on the fleetline version of this car as a fill in between other projects and wanted to remove and replace mine also. Of course I have .020 and .030 half round but don't think I have .040. Isn't that the way it always goes? Yours is looking fantastic, as always. Later- Edited January 11, 2013 by Modlbldr
sbk Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 Sprayed the first coats of primer on the body & top. It's nice to see it without all the patchwork.
Modlbldr Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Gorgeous! I still love the choice of that front bumper and grille. Later- Edited January 11, 2013 by Modlbldr
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