Scale-Master Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Been wanting to build this kit for a while, but doing it bone stock did not appeal to me, at least not at this time. The kit looks like it would build great just out-of-the-box. Started on it a little over two weeks ago. I wanted to accentuate it's size and length but not really heavily customize or chop it up. So I lowered it and reworked some of the chrome trim, eliminated some of it too. The color and scheme was chosen before I started, but the rest just evolved as I worked on it. The engine will be stock, I had to throw a set of wires on it, but it is essentially an OOB build except for the few things noted. The wheels are from the '66 Chevelle Wagon. Only a little narrowing of the rear axle and moving the mounting points up on the front, and a little wheel trimming, were needed for the swap. Paint is TS11 Maroon. Flames are also done with a few Tamiya lacquers. I have some ideas for the interior, none are tame...
Brendan Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Nice! Love the flame job! Awesome work as usual!
Peter Lombardo Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Wow, great flames. Very different build for a 59 Caddy. Sure got that "chrome thing" happening too. Interesting, nice to see a 59 Caddy that isn't Pink. I have the kit and have yet to get the inspiration to know what I want to do with it. Obviously, you found your inspiration. Nice.
Harry P. Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Cool. I like the flames. Nice color choice, nice and subtle. I prefer that kind of flame job...or ghost flames...to the "in-yer-face" style of flames that a lot of cars have.
modelmaster1967 Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Wow that is one awesome flame job, one of the best I have seen done on a model car.....
Jantrix Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 Wow man thats nice. That kit has been on my mind whenever I see one as well. I think I'd like the hardtop better tho, nice work. Looking forward to more.
Scale-Master Posted November 5, 2007 Author Posted November 5, 2007 Finally got around to finishing and shooting the interior...
JAFFA Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 I love the look of the bodywork, and the chrome! Not so sure about the big wheels tho, but what do i know, the interior is one of the nicest ive seen for a long while!
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