realgone58 Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Just finished last night, this started as an unpainted glue bomb. It is sprayed with Tamiya TS-59 light red pearl because it's just about an exact match for '60 Imperial factory color Dusk Mauve metallic. It has three coats of Dominion hi-build clear on it. Chrome is original except the back bumper is Spaz-stix. I had to refinish the back bumper due to glue marks from a Continental kit. I also retained the original wide whites. In my mind, these are some of the most beautiful automobiles ever made. I owned two 1:1 '60 Imperials, and I wish I still had one. (I know Harry, no mirrors. I'm looking for a suitable pair)
peekay Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 That's really nice! Wish I had more Imperials but they're getting pricey.
george 53 Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Our neigbor had one of these things. They were as big as a barge. They were HUGE!
Porscheman Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Beautiful Imperial!!! Love the color now, but not as a kid
PappyD340 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 That's SWEET Alan, I always liked the Imperial, very NICE!
realgone58 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks very much guys! I always try to do my replica stock vehicles in "not so run of the mill" colors. Factory offered colors, yes, but not your average sales bank offerings.
kevjoh Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Often wonder what the manufactures were thinking back then
charlie8575 Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I've been looking for one of those, myself. I wish someone would break down and do a resin copy of the convertible or the Southampton. Cool color choice, too. Definitely not a common color. I also understand about mirrors, antennae, etc. I won't put them on if I can't find ones that are at least in the ballpark. One could probably get a nice little business supplying mirrors and antennae and concentrating one them. Very nicely done, Al. Charlie Larkin
'70 Grande Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Agreed; stunning! We must remember that color-popularity was much different in the late-1950's thru early-1960's then it is now. During that same timeframe, my mother had a Turquoise-colored refrigerator in our kitchen. I'm sure many of you could share a similar story! A beautiful build!
realgone58 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 Often wonder what the manufactures were thinking back then I would say they were thinking a lot better than they are nowadays!
Harry P. Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Beautiful work as always, Alan! And it will be even better when you find those mirrors!
Sixties Sam Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Nice build! Cool color. You don't see many Imperials, real or model anymore. Good save! Sam
realgone58 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks very much guys! Now, off to work on my club build.............
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