StevenGuthmiller Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Here's another early '60s build I finished maybe a year ago. An AMT 1961 Ford Sunliner convertible. Finished in MCW "Desert Gold" with a black & yellow interior. Almost box stock again. This time I added a set of steel wheels & dog dish caps from the AMT '60 Starliner kit & a set of old "Satco" wide whites I happened to have laying around. Still looking for an orginal '61 Starliner annual. They seem to be almost non-existant unless you're satisfied with a promo. The '61 is my favorite early 60s Ford design. Steve Edited April 24, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller
Harry P. Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Your chrome trim is flawless on all the models you post. Are you using foil? If so, do you have any special tips or secrets to getting it to look that smooth and clean?
MrObsessive Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Absolutely Beautiful Steven! I like the period correct colors you do your builds in! Also that you're using the correct wheels and tires that were meant for these types of cars. BTW, I have a junker '61 convertible needing a resto, as well as a built but unpainted Starliner. They both are definitely keepers-----particularly the Starliner. As you said, they're especially hard to get in good shape. I lucked out and got the Starliner at a VERY good price on the 'Bay a few years ago, and someday I want to restore it using the '60 Starliner as a kitbash.
wisco8 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 That is beautiful Steven, you really did a super nice job!! Thank you for sharing the pics of this one. Steve Cook
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks guys. I do have a couple of tricks that I use Amere. Number 1 is to try to make sure the trim is as smooth as possible. I don't always live up to this one myself, but doing a little light sanding on the trim to try to eliminate some of the "orange peel" from the paint is helpful. The second thing I do is lay a piece of blue painters tape along side long, straight sections of trim & let the blade ride on the edge of the tape. This helps keep those long sections straight, because if your like me, it can be very difficult to keep those straight. If nothing else, the "blue" tape gives a color contrast so it's easier to follow your edge. Third.... just rub, rub, rub! The more you "burnish" the foil, the "brighter" it will become. Just a couple of techniques I use. Steve
Sixties Sam Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Beautiful Model! I like the 60's Galaxies designs. Great finish and foil. Great work! Sam
John Goschke Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Another beautiful job! The little caps are a nice touch.
slusher Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Gorgeous model. I always enjoy seeing your models, keep them coming..
bbowser Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Great model! I especially like the up-top and the dog dishes.
peekay Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Another beautifully built old model from you Steve. This is one of my favourite Ford designs too and the kit is one of my most prized posessions. And alongside all the other techniques you've mastered, the black wash you put on a grille is always exemplary.
TooOld Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Another real beauty ! I think the '61 was the prettiest of the early 60's Fords . Ditto on your trim , the BMF looks flawless !
charlie8575 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 That is a nice model. Somebody- I can't remember who right now, is (or was) casting a '61 Starliner, for use with either the reissued '61 Galaxie, or, I'd imagine with a little massaging, you could get one of the 1960 Starliners to work under it, too. Charlie Larkin
Shardik Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Another very nice and very realistic looking model. If I may offer a suggestion, it looks to me like your white balance setting, on your camera, is not right (too much blue). This usually means that your camera is set for indoor pictures, under incandescent light, while you're actually shooting outdoors. Other than that, your photo's are well focused and nicely composed.
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 You're probably right Johann. I use the "food" setting, (believe it or not) on my camera for shooting models. It gives me much nicer "close-up" abilities. It also allows me to adjust color "saturation". I usually set it for "lighter" for indoor pics & depending on the color of the paint & what the weather is like outside, it can be a "BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH shoot" as to which setting I should be using out doors. It's hard to get a good idea of the "finished product" until I load them onto my computer. Plus, sometimes I just plain forget to reset it when I'm shooting out side. Steve
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