Bird12 Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Does anyone make decals for the blue and white Bob Glidden Fairmont? I have one of Scott's excellent bodies, and I am slowly gathering parts for the project. I have read here from time to time that different people intended to make the decals, however I haven't seen anyone advertise them as complete and available.
Plasticfanatic Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I was thinking the same the other day, saw several decal artwork for the two Glidden Fairmonts, Dyno Don and even a Lee Hunter car, but it seem it never came to be or put into the market, that I know of!! When I did my scrachtbuilt Fairmont I did the white and blue, ended painting all the blue lines with tamiya spray can paints and tamiya yellow tape, with patience and time it can be done, I just got one of the "pinstripe" a little out of shape but is because I did not double check before painting. Now I to working on one (my second actually) of Scott superb Fairmont body, doing the Glidden 1979 undefeated white/blue and red car, already painted and just awaiting completion, will be using the Slix decals Glidden EXP decals for the blue letter BOB GLIDDEN name and some sponsors. Slix have the Pinto decals that are the same white, red and blue as the Fairmont. ...and could work with the Scott, Fairmont body. MUST SAY...Scott Fairmont body is a superb product and in my personal opinion a dream to prep and get ready to paint and detail....the same goes with all the other great goodies he have available..
Guest Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Here's the Dyno Don decals..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/DYNO-DON-FORD-FAIRMONT-PRO-STOCK-1-25th-1-24th-Scale-WATERSLIDE-DECALS-/400687343196?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5d4ad3a65c
Bird12 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 I agree Fred, Scott's work is superb, and it helps people like me who want to stretch their limits and learn. I have always been a Glidden fan, the blue and white car was when I first became aware of his talent. I have obtained a few of his other cars, both kit and aftermarket, as well as some decals to match. My painting skills aren't great, so I was really hoping someone would produce a set for the blue and white car.
futurattraction Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 Mark, I have talked to Gene and Becky at Slixx. The blue and white decals for Bob Glidden's Fairmont are something they are looking at doing, but no time frame has been set. I am also working on a new body that will replicate that car, with the enlarged rear wheel well openings and modified front bumper treatment. The reworked front end isn't shown in the pics, below.
Bird12 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 That's great news Scott, Thank you for sharing. Hopefully they see how many "views" my question generated. They may not all be buyers, or fans, but I'm sure there is a bunch there. Thanks again for taking the time to share your in progress pics, I know I learn from them.
Bird12 Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 Guys and Gals time to be heard, support this wish by "liking" my question on FB on the Slixx page. We have to be heard, or we won't
ratnasty Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Hello I started to do these about a year ago but there seemed to be no interest so I never finished this set or neither did I start on the blue and white that I was going to do Chuck
1320wayne Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) I found this image on the web a few months ago. I'm not sure who created them but they look pretty good, although the blue is a little on the light side and the Glidden text appears to be incorrect. I believe that I saw these decals tied in with Whiskey Ridge resin and decals and I simply won't be doing any business with them but at least the decal could create a good masking opportunity to paint the scheme yourself. Edited September 24, 2014 by 1320wayne
Bird12 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Thank you for the idea Wayne, but I prefer to support Scott, I've read some of the posts regarding "Whiskey Ridge". Chuck I wish you would have done them, my experience is that your decals and resin products are awesome. Edited September 24, 2014 by Bird12
ratnasty Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 well if there is a call for them I'll finish the red, white and blue car and I'll do the blue and white car . Chuck
1320wayne Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you for the idea Wayne, but I prefer to support Scott, I've read some of the posts regarding "Whiskey Ridge". Chuck I wish you would have done them, my experience is that your decals and resin products are awesome. I wasn't in any way showing any support for Whiskey Ridge, just simply showing the image that I found that also shows up in their listings. I don't even know if the original creator of these decals is involved with WR. Chuck, you should definitely finish the red, white and blue version as well as the blue and white. I've been wanting to do this version and your decals are top notch.
Bird12 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Wayne I know you weren't supporting Whiskey Ridge. Chuck I would be interested in both color schemes also.
futurattraction Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Mark - While this reply doesn't relate directly to your question about Glidden decals, it does tie into the new body I posted pictures of last September and the development of decals for it. Ed has started casting Glidden's later body. I am including a few pictures of it he sent me. He wanted me to make sure and mention that these bodies were test shots. I think Ed has done a fantastic job on it! Hopefully it'll only be a couple weeks before I'll have them on-hand. The two features on this body that differ from my original body is obviously the larger, squared out rear wheel well openings. A much less noticeable detail is that I lowered the front bumper .060" of an inch and added a filler strip between the grille and the bumper to replicate that "trick" that Bob employed on his two later cars. Edited October 7, 2015 by futurattraction
Bird12 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Posted October 17, 2015 Great news Scott, Thank you. Great looking decals Chuck, how can I get a set?
futurattraction Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Hey Mark, I've got the red/white/blue decals for Glidden's first Fairmont, as does Chuck. He is also working on the blue on white Glidden decals to work with the above body. Scott
ratnasty Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Here is a rough start on the decals for the new body . Still have some tweaking and drawing to do to finish them Chuck
Jim_Kampmann Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Just got mine on Friday - really nice work Chuck!Thanks,Jim Kampmann
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