peekay Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Just finished this old favourite, the Johan 1960 DeSoto. I built it curbside but spent time on the interior and getting the wheels poseable while improving the stance. I used Scale Motor Sports decals for the seat pattern - not accurate but works fine for me. I mixed the body colour from Sikkens automotive paint and it's somewhat greener than the actual turquoise that DeSoto offered, but I like it. The wheels are from the 62 T/Bird (thanks again Gabriel!), tyres from the recent AMT Parts Pack and I scratch-built the dash mirror and antenna. Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Edited August 9, 2017 by peekay
Guest Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Very nice work Peter! The color and paint in general is beautiful. I've thought about getting one of these. But, the way the top of the windshield juts out past the top of the roof a good 5-6 mms before angling down keeps me from it. Seems like every JoHan kit with that style of roof has the same problem.
TooOld Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Beautifully done ! Love the color and the wheels and tires !
smellyfatdude Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 That is absolutely beautiful, peekay! I've been eyeing a few of these that are being offered on ePay, might just have to get one now. Yours is the perfect color!
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Wow. I opened this thread and immediately said "wow". Great looking images.
wayne swayze Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Peekay, your builds are all beautiful, and this car is one of the nicest!
Jantrix Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 One of my all time favorites! Great work!. Perfect color. Fantastic detail. I've been trying to find one of these kits, but the prices are just crazy high. I wonder if the engine/chassis from the '57 Chrysler 300 would be a good donor. I built one with a MPC '67 Charger chassis back in the day, that turned out great, but it was stolen.
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I wonder if the engine/chassis from the '57 Chrysler 300 would be a good donor. I built one with a MPC '67 Charger chassis back in the day.. The 1960 DeSoto was based on the Dodge unibody, so the older body-on-frame of the '57 Chrysler would be inappropriate. A Lindberg '64 Dodge chassis would be much closer. http://www.allpar.com/fix/body/unit-body.html There is an appropriately marked DeSoto FireDome engine in the old AMT '53 Ford pickup kit. Edited August 2, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy
slusher Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Excellent classy build Peter. Another fine build..
H.A.K Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Holy moly thats nice. LOVE IT. Edited August 2, 2014 by H.A.K
Harry P. Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 But, the way the top of the windshield juts out past the top of the roof a good 5-6 mms before angling down keeps me from it. Not perfect... not terrible.
unclescott58 Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Another great kit. And a great job you did on it, Peter. I need to hunt one of these DeSotos down one of these days. The 1960 DeSoto has always been my favorite DeSoto. Too bad they didn't offer that car in a convertible or a station wagon that year. Scott
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Not perfect... not terrible. Funny, I'm trying to figure out why the 1961 Chrysler New Yorker I have doesn't have the same problem. It is the original glass. The glass in the older kits doesn't seem to be as bad & the Modelhaus vaccu-formed pieces seem a bit better too. You could always go that route. Steve Edited September 16, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller
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