Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 This is a special car for me. It's the very first Galaxie, still as a top of the line model of the Ford Fairlane 500, what would change for 1960 with the Galaxie being a separate car from the Fairlane. This model was built from a original 1959 AMT annual kit, a Trophy Junior series kit. I bought it built from eBay, and it had only being built with a couple of drops a glue and no paint, it was like working on a virgin kit. I also have the 3 in 1 Customizing kit for the '59 Galaxie, also from AMT, this one still intect in the box, and there are some very small differences between the Junior kit (that gives big brother results, granted!!) and the grown up brither kit. The junir came molded in yellow, has one piece taillights, and soft vinyl tires. The 3 in 1 came molded in white, has two pieces taillights with a red plastic insert, and has the rock hard vinyl tires. It also has the full array of customizing parts and decals. In this model I used Tamiya paints. I used TS-41 Coral Blue and TS-26 pure White. The Coral blue is a match for the original Ford color of Indian Turquoise, so I got lazy and kept the airbrush away. The interior is the factory option mediun blue metallic, dark blue metalic, and white. The model was built to represent a brand new, never used unrestored 1959 Ford Galaxie. Hope you guys like it!! 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie par Túlio Lazzaroni Lovefordgalaxie, on ipernity
crazyjim Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 Except for the lights, it looks just about real. Very nice build.
Harry P. Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 I like it, but I really think you need to re-think your policy of leaving the chassis screws, chrome-plated headlights, etc. as is. I know you said you want to be faithful to the original kits, but in my opinion this model, while very beautifully done, could look that much better with more realistic headlights and those big screwheads on the chassis removed and the holes filled.
realgone58 Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 I think it looks fantastic just the way it is. And your right about the colors. Beautiful, Tulio!
Porscheman Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Beautiful build!!! I especially like the side view mirror on the front fender.
Del Austin Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Great looking Build. The detail painting on the chassis really brought it to life.
mrknowetall Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 It looks just right as it sits! Screw holes and all, which are not a detriment to the finished model. I think many of us just love the old, metal axle kits. I know I do!
1930fordpickup Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Looks great . Leave the screws ,that is what makes this model better. Removing the screws is like a guy using hair dye.
Harry P. Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Looks great . Leave the screws ,that is what makes this model better. Removing the screws is like a guy using hair dye.
Tom Geiger Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Looks great . Leave the screws ,that is what makes this model better. Removing the screws is like a guy using hair dye. Agreed. Leaving the screws honors the kit's heritage. If that's the builders choice, who are we to disagree?
1930fordpickup Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Agreed. Leaving the screws honors the kit's heritage. If that's the builders choice, who are we to disagree? It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside when I see an old kit turned into a great Model.
Sixties Sam Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Wow! Gorgeous Galaxie! The colors are just right. Great work! I had that same kit, which I built in the 1960's. It was molded in a dark blue color, and I painted it black. I rebuilt it in 2010, changing it to a black and white two-tone color scheme. I cut down some chrome fender skirts to fit it, and added a resin continental kit from the Modelhaus. Your model looks way better than mine! Sam
PappyD340 Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 First of all fantastic job Tulio, and I have to agree with Tom the screws add to the kits heritage. I remember the first models I did back in the day all had screws that held the chassis to the body. It's nice to stroll down memory lane huh?
Eric N. Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 I'm not much of a fan of 59 fords...But you model looks Very nice! I understand why you built it the way you did.Good job! Eric
Custom Mike Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Beautiful work as usual! The color choices and overall quality of the build are perfect!
drifterdon Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Another great build Tulio. Your Fords are some of my favorites.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 My friends, it's always a pleasure to read your feedback!! You are most welcome!! I know there is kind of a controversy about the style of the traditional kits X today's kits. I only consider to be real and genuine the kits engineered at least in the same decade as the subject car, by engineers that were there when the cars were new. That being said, my favorite manufacturer is AMT, and I try to only build their kits engineered in the '50s '60s and '70s when possible. Of course, there are some exceptions, like the new tooling Edsel that I built, but that one had several flaws, like a too small engine, too big bumpers, sectioned body, bad tires, and it goes on. put it aside with a Dambury Mint Edsel Bermuda and it all becomes very noticeable. On my point of view that's way worse than a couple of screws and some chrome headlights, specially considering the so called "wonderfull modern technology" available when it was developed. What is their excuse? The guys at AMT back in '59 developed a kit based on a promo, that was a model designed to be easilly built at a factory to be distributed trough the car makers dealer network, and they succeded in that. And the model has perfect body proportions, you can campare it with a real '59 Ford and find out. That CAN'T be said about most of modern tooling kits, look at the Edsel and the '58 Plymouth with that bent side trim, or the Revell kits with that toy like separate chrome trim that leaves ugly gaps. In that spirit, I consider myself unworthy of modifying the basic engineering of any of those old AMT kits, that I consider the be the very best. I love curbside kits, they build without trouble, and display great. They don't have an engine, but even if they had, it's not like they were going somewhere :D
Guest Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Very nice Galaxie Tulio! You always do these kits/promos justice! Like you, I prefer to keep them as original as possible.
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