Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Just finished this up last night. It is not meant to be a factory stock, but rather a driver built by an auto enthusiast (IE: me if I had the money/shop etc) and was inspired by a 1:1 that used to be in my hometown about 15 years ago, babymoons and all. Starliner donated the chassis/motor, front bumper/grill and door handles are Alclad, rear bumper kit chrome, most of the remaining trim is foil. Since it reflects a driver, there has been some weathering on the chassis, (will add a bit more before this weekend's IPMS in Phoenix). Not real happy with the paint, had several issues with the clear, but not enough time to strip and reshoot. (I already did not ath a 40 Ford I am working on that will likely not make it for this weekend now. Me and paint not been real friendly as of late) I learned a few things that I would do differently, so I may do another one at some point. I hope you enjoy. Edited October 30, 2013 by Modelbuilder Mark
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 30, 2013 Author Posted October 30, 2013 Excellent build! Looks great, Mark. See you Saturday! Thanks Guys! See you this weekend Danno!
gasser59 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 That is one sweet looking '64. I've started a '63 and hope it turns out half as well.
Erik Smith Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Looks like a great model. Great work on the frame swap. Only complaint would be the pictures - the wide angle distorts all the angles and gives a weird perspective.
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks everyone Looks like a great model. Great work on the frame swap. Only complaint would be the pictures - the wide angle distorts all the angles and gives a weird perspective. Eric, I agree. It is a new camera to me and I have figure it out. I also shot these on my way out the door to work in a rush, runningh a wee bit late
the goon Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Great build. I'd love to have the full size car. Mark
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Man that's nice! The engine is one of the most believable I've ever seen. Good illustration countering the idea that plug wires the actual scale diameter look wrong. Yours seem to be in correct scale, and look perfect. The underside light weathering is perfect too. I just love this build. Man, that's nice !!
Harry P. Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I don't see any problem with the paint... it looks good from here! So does everything else.
ChevyCoupe41 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Very Nice Lookin Ford! Engine details looks very nice. Nice Job!
Ford guy Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Wow, that's one beautifully built Galaxie! I think the paint looks smooth. The attention to detailing is outstanding. The way you detailed the interior by taking it apart was very creative. The driven, everyday look, has been very well executed. The way you've made the two models come together is fantastic. Someone who has never seen an AMT '64 Galaxie kit would never understand the amount of work that was put into this build. Outstanding build Modelbuilder Mark.
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks everyone, I appreciate the positive feedback. Man that's nice! The engine is one of the most believable I've ever seen. Good illustration countering the idea that plug wires the actual scale diameter look wrong. Yours seem to be in correct scale, and look perfect. The underside light weathering is perfect too. I just love this build. Man, that's nice !! @Eshaver Yeah, they are pretty close, but I did not "measure" the wire, just felt like it looked more realistic. Young!? Ah, you flatter me! Wow, that's one beautifully built Galaxie! I think the paint looks smooth. The attention to detailing is outstanding. The way you detailed the interior by taking it apart was very creative. The driven, everyday look, has been very well executed. The way you've made the two models come together is fantastic. Someone who has never seen an AMT '64 Galaxie kit would never understand the amount of work that was put into this build. Outstanding build Modelbuilder Mark. I love this body style. I may do another some day, but it took me over 10 years to get around to this one, so we will see. I learned as I went along, and there are some things I would do in a different order next time around. Part of the joy of the hobby!
bisc63 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Very handsome automobile, and a beautiful model!
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