StevenGuthmiller Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Here's another one of my older builds. This is the Modelking repop of the AMT/SMP 1959 Chrysler Imperial. This one is actually painted in a '58 color called "Aztec Turquoise". The '59 color was called "Turquoise Gray" and was a couple of shades darker. I wanted to lighten it up a little, so I went with this color. It was quite cloudy the day I took these shots, so it looks a little on the "blue" side, but I guess it's ok. Steve Edited April 24, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller
Lunajammer Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Now that's class all the way. Dashboard is amazing. How did you get those numbers so good?
moparfarmer Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Very nicely done..You've got some pretty snazzy Chrysler products there...In my opinion I think the 57 and later Imperials were move lavisly designed than either the Cadillac or Lincoln..I've seen 58 Imperial Crown two door hts at shows and WOW...What beauties...Your car is super clean and very well done...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 13, 2014 Author Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks guys!! I actually liked the looks of the '58 & '60 Imperials better than the '59s Wayne. I always thought the '59 looked a little "heavy" in the front. The grille was just too "bulky". The '58 was pretty much the exact same body style with a much more "subdued" grille. The front end of the '60, which has always been my favorite, had a very "aggressive" look, with it's heavily "browed" headlight assembly. I have a '60 Imperial hard top kit which I hope to be building soon. I've always struggled with the dashboard details Mike. I've tried just about every trick in the book & what I've finally settled on, is putting a coat of white lacquer over the entire gauge area. Then, cover it again with whatever color the guage face will be in acrylic or enamel. Then I either scratch the acrylic/enamel off of the numbers, as best I can, down to the white paint underneath with a toothpick, or wipe it off with thinner & a veryfine point Q-tip. Some times I'll for-go the white lacquer & use foil as my base & just let the chrome show through as my numbers. Easier that way! Steve
Ramfins59 Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 That's another beauty Steven. You've got a whole stable full of great cars.
charlie8575 Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Gives me hope for mine. I'm toying with Sherwood Green/tan for my car, I love how the idea of something akin to the classic MG/Triumph/Austin BGR/tan is contrasted on such a big car like that in comparison to little minnows like that. Charlie Larkin
Prince Ital Mike Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 That's another beauty Steven. You've got a whole stable full of great cars. Exactly!
Tom99 Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I hope my 58 Imperial, turns out as well as your 59. Great job. Edited May 13, 2014 by Tom99
TooOld Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 That's another beauty Steven. You've got a whole stable full of great cars. Yep , can't say it any better than that !
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Great job!! What a perfect paint and detailing.
realgone58 Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Gorgeous Imp! Man, I can't get enough of your builds!!
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 13, 2014 Author Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks everybody! Your comments are appreciated. This is absolutely not one of my best builds, but I thought you all might like to see it anyway. Thanks! Steve
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