Edsel-Dan Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 This is a Polar Lights Ecto-1 kit so those cut outs are for the Ladder, and Chrome pipe/tube that runs up to the carrier just behind/almost under it.
Gramps2u Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks! I have tried that grille. It's just a bit too small, which is a bit of a bummer since it's it's nicer than the Ecto-1 grille. I have, however cut the center section from the rear bumper of the car to use in place of the step bumper on the hearse. I've been thinking of doing something similar with the front grille and bumper assembly. I just haven't worked out a good way to do it yet. David G. Sounds like a good plan, I checked out the ecto1-A & noticed it had the "promo style" ( lack for better words) grill & head lamps. I have a 59 eldorado donor kit myself, but @ the time didn't want to take on another project. LOL you know how those little ideas can pile on the "waiting list " ! Lots of detailed work at hand to do the front grill & bumper but darn well worth the labor of splitting & extending the front assembly. With the extent of detail you are going already through it will make for a classy model! Who knows you might end up with a scratch built see through grill. Wow
David G. Posted March 25, 2013 Author Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Over the weekend I found another pink 59 Cadillac donor car and spliced the two frames together. I'm currently working on blending them into one (hopefully) seamless chassis. As always, any comments, critiques or suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking. David G. Edited April 1, 2021 by David G. Refreshed Photos
David G. Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Another update. I filled in the gaps with bits of styrene and extended one of the exhaust pipes. Roughed-in Thanks for looking. David G. Edited April 1, 2021 by David G. Refreshed Photos
David G. Posted April 3, 2013 Author Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Here's a quick update. Exhaust pipes before and after. Now that the mid section and exhaust pipes have been stretched, it's time to shorten the tail by about 6 scale inches. I've cut the shortened section from the other donor car frame. Time to put them together. After some filing, shimming and filling, it's done. I just need to do the final smoothing and blending. As always, thanks for taking the time to look, and feel free to share your insights. Thanks, David G. Edited April 2, 2021 by David G. Refreshed Photos
Custom Hearse Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Looking great! Still watching and admiring!!!
David G. Posted April 4, 2013 Author Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks guys! I have a four day weekend coming up. My plan is to finish up the frame and get some wheels under it. David G.
scalemodelworld Posted April 4, 2013 Posted April 4, 2013 Looking VERY good. I started "downgrading" my Ecto 1A kit back to the original car, but there is SO much work I just can't get motivated. Maybe I should do something similar. Believe it or not, this build looks a lot easier than the downgrade I'm attempting.
dragcarz Posted April 4, 2013 Posted April 4, 2013 Great work so far, I'm continually amazed at the imagination you all have. Thanks!
David G. Posted April 4, 2013 Author Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Looking VERY good. I started "downgrading" my Ecto 1A kit back to the original car, but there is SO much work I just can't get motivated. Maybe I should do something similar. Believe it or not, this build looks a lot easier than the downgrade I'm attempting. By downgrading, do you mean building the Ecto 1-A as the Ecto 1, or building a stock wagon, or something else? David G. Edited May 17, 2013 by David G.
dino246gt Posted April 4, 2013 Posted April 4, 2013 That's some nice work on lengthening and shortening the chassis sections, and all the other stuff to make the body look more "stock". Nice project and great workmanship!
David G. Posted April 4, 2013 Author Posted April 4, 2013 That's some nice work on lengthening and shortening the chassis sections, and all the other stuff to make the body look more "stock". Nice project and great workmanship! Thanks Dennis. Hopefully, after I get the frame done, things will get a bit more routine. Of course, there is the interior... and roller deck. David G.
rustybill1960 Posted April 20, 2013 Posted April 20, 2013 I am really lovin' the work You have done!! This is great Man!! Thank You so much for sharing with Us! Looking forward to more!! Later Russ
Gramps2u Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 great job on stretching the chassis. looking forward to more.
David G. Posted April 24, 2013 Author Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks guys! I've done a little more on the chassis, I'll try to get some pics posted this weekend. David G.
David G. Posted April 30, 2013 Author Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Update time! The center "tunnel" section of the chassis was a challenge to work with, but I finally got it to look right. I also made some cross pieces to blend the joint together. The chassis is a little too narrow for the body, so I added some strips to the sides to widen it. I feel I can now begin to add the suspension components. And as ever and always, thanks for looking and feel free to comment. David G. Edited April 2, 2021 by David G. Refreshed Photos
Custom Hearse Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 The stretched frame is coming together nicely. You're doing some excellent work on this!
Gramps2u Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 With out a doubt it looks professionally built to me. Very nice chassis!
Sixx Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 WOW!!!! This is gonna be cool man!!!! Nice work so far!!!
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