Ramfins59 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Here's something different. I picked up a diecast 1955 Buick Century model by Maisto in 1/26 scale from EBAY for a bargain price of $16. It is done up as the Buick Highway Patrol car that Broderick Crawford drove in the old TV show by the same name "Highway Patrol". That's not how it's gonna wind up though. So far I took it apart and removed the spotlights and mirror, then filled in the holes with Bondo and sanded it smooth. I cut pieces of half round plastic and curved them for the trim on the doors and CA glued them in place. I then masked off everything but the doors and where I sanded the Bondo. I removed the glass and will paint the doors and sanded areas black to match the car as soon as it stops raining here. Once that is done I will unmask it and apply BMF to all the trim. I painted the seat inserts flat black and left the rest of the seats and door panels gray as they came that way. I cut the police radio off off the bottom of the dashboard with an XActo blade saw, then spruced up the dash with some BMF and chrome silver paint. The horn ring on the steering wheel also got some chrome silver paint. I still have to flock the carpet black. I gave the taillights a coat of Tamiya clear red and the backup lights got a coat of white acrylic. I also applied some BMF to the center grille bar which was painted a dull silver. I'm not doing anything to the engine compartment (yes, the hood opens as do the doors) because I can't get the engine "plate" out of the car to work on it. It sort of looks OK the way it is. This is a quick and easy project of another "not your run-of-the-mill model" that I really enjoy finding and working on. It also makes a great addition to my 1950's cars builds. Thanks for looking in on this new build. Further progress reports to come as the progress happens. As usual, any and all comments are welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Looking forward to project Rich... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I would love to get my hands on one of these. I'm looking forward to your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Very NICE Rich, can't wait for more, I always liked that show!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Nice project. Reminds me of this baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thank you guys. As I've said, I really enjoy searching out, finding, and working on "unusual" model car subjects from the 1950's. I have a bunch of them in line to be worked on, along with the usual pile of plastic kits. Tommy, that was a great video, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) Great Project Rich! I'll be watching... Edited December 6, 2013 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks Ira. By the way, I love your Jedi project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 This should be interesting... but I'd be so tempted to saw off the rear fenders and trunk behind the wheelwells and extend them about six or eight scale inches to correct the length. I think this is why my projects take forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hey Chris, thanks, but no thanks on extending the rear. I'm happy with it the way it is. I'm really not into doing all that cutting and bondo work on the diecast body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I have this same kit, and my hat's off to you for basing a project on it! Mine's been in Project Purgatory for a couple of years now, and I think that's where it'll stay. The jagged door gaps were the deal breaker for me, but yours looks to be cast quite a bit better than mine was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Rich,Retirement is really agreeing with you.It seems like you are knocking out a model a month.Good luck on the Buick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hey Chris, thanks, but no thanks on extending the rear. I'm happy with it the way it is. I'm really not into doing all that cutting and bondo work on the diecast body. I would not cut it either Rich... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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