StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Finally finished up the Edsel hardtop build. Pretty much my usual MO. Box stock with a few added scratch built items. This one has had the steering column rebuilt as well as an added horn ring, scratch built interior mirror & antenna. I added pieces of painted clear plastic to the tail & back-up lights to add a little more realism. The colors are not "correct" Edsel colors, but are reasonably close to "Bronze Rose" & "Sahara Beige". Not one of my favorite builds, & a far cry from one of my favorite cars, but I felt like it had historic value. Besides, I needed a '60 to finish the Edsel "trilogy" in my collection. Comments or criticisms are always welcome! Steve Edited April 25, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 BEAUTIFUL build Steven, love the color choice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 How did you do the "Ranger" and "EDSEL" scripts on the sides? Brush painted? They look very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Steven, your usual 'MO' = incredible model, very nice, beautiful build. Your chrome work looks like it was plated on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Fantastic build. Paint and foil are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 How did you do the "Ranger" and "EDSEL" scripts on the sides? Brush painted? They look very good. No Amere. I use the old "foil before paint" method. I put on all of my primer & color coats, except for the last color coat. Then foil the scripts & other small parts like door & trunk locks, cutting al closely as possible. Then I apply the last color coat. After the paint cures enough to handle, I carefully clean off the paint from the script using the appropriate thinner & one of those small pointed "Q-tips" from Tamiya. I use the thinner very sparingly so as not the damage the paint around the script. Then I just clear coat over it. It's actually a very easy & satisfying technique that I wish I would have known years ago! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks guys. This was a fun build. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Great looking model. Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Oh boy!!!! So perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Badass color. Wish I could find one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Just beautiful, Steven! What kit were the tires from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Nice work Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Just beautiful, Steven! What kit were the tires from? Thanks guys! Christopher, actually the tires are not from a kit. These are a set of Modelhaus' "#530 late 50s- early 60s Johan promo wide whites". I love Modelhaus tires! I use a lot of them. Saves me from raiding other kits or painting white walls. Although it costs me a few bucks! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Nice! Great work as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Great looking and Edsel too! I'm envious. I'd love to add a '60 Edsel to my collection someday. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Beautiful!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 WOW thats fantastic Steve . I wish i could find an Edsel they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That came out great, love the colors. That's a kit that is high on my want list. I still have the 1960 Edsel convertible kit I built in 1960. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That's sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 That came out great, love the colors. That's a kit that is high on my want list. I still have the 1960 Edsel convertible kit I built in 1960. Thanks guys! Tom, For some reason the convertibles are relatively easy to find, the hard tops are a little tougher. I finally found just a good body & used a convertible for a donor kit. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That's incredible! Fantastic work with this Edsel, paint job looks smooth and shiny and the BMF is perfect! Thanks for the tip on those little chrome textes or scripts, I'll definitely try that in the future. Oh yes and I like the colors, too. It's nice to see something else than red cars as well and I've always liked Edsels too. Congrats on a very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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