59 chev Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 This is my first build after a nearly 30 year absence from modeling. It was also my first 1/8 scale model. I scratchbuilt several things, including the velocity stacks, headers, steering linkage, spark plugs, throttle cable, fuel distribution block, floorboard and trans tunnel. The windshield posts were shortened and raked back. Now I'm itching for the Big Deuce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarModDave Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 You say you've been "away" from the hobby for 30 years? Maybe so, but you've been studying, haven't you? Very, VERY cool suede rod! Those large scale kits look fantastic when detailed and yours is no exception. Especially those scratchbuilt details. I wish I had room to display some of the bigger stuff, but............. Looking forward to seeing the next "big" thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Oh wow.!!! Super Cool. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 yeah! very very nice! i know it will be a pain but if you can get a good detail shot of your floorboard and trans tunnel i would like to see them. the big tub i recently finished was the first of the "big" series ive ever built from the start. ive restored a few various 1/8 scale but never a complete build. they really are fun to build but yeah where to put them. actually at my age they are the perfect size for my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Awsome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Quite impressive I must say! You should take some outdoor pictures, do a short writeup and submitt them to Gregg.... get'it in print man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 C L!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Very nice, clean build!! All the details look crisp and clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 chev Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Quite impressive I must say! You should take some outdoor pictures, do a short writeup and submitt them to Gregg.... get'it in print man! Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments! Jarius, excuse the newbie ignorance, but who is Gregg? And in print how? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Very nice. I like the stance and just how it looks. Great job on the scratch building. Plus, ya got a nice screen name. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments! Jarius, excuse the newbie ignorance, but who is Gregg? And in print how? Tim Gregg (Hutchings) is the editor of Model Cars Magazine. This site is the online "department" of that magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 And by the way guys...I beat you both to the punch. Check out my avatar!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 chev Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Gregg (Hutchings) is the editor of Model Cars Magazine. This site is the online "department" of that magazine. Oh. Duuhh. I did get the magazine/web site connection, (maybe it was the big banner at the top of the page) but didn't realize who Jarius was referring to. I'm flattered that someone thinks my T is nice enough to be in the magazine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 chev Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 And by the way guys...I beat you both to the punch. Check out my avatar!!! Harry, I may have beat you to the '59 Chev after all, your avatar is a photo of my first car! I spent many happy hours polishing that bronze and white paint job. Wish I still had that car. And the '54 Chev, the '65 Chev, the '57 Star Chief, the '63 F100, the '65 F100 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 wow...looks like u never left the hobbie...grt8 build...neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Wow that is clean if I say so myself haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuk Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Excellent modeling skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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