The Junkman Builds A Model Shocker! A Jo-Han 1962 Studebaker Lark, even

[Junkman]

I'm baaaack!

After what amounts effectively to a 15 year hiatus, I decided to do a few builds.

To get off my hodad status, and put you all in a state of awe, I thought something really advanced for a start is the order.

Hence I chose this utterly complex old Jo-Han Stomachacher Studebaker kit, with its overwhelming parts count.

If you struggle to count past three that is. Or even seven.

Besides, I wouldn't cry if I ruined it in the process, but so far, everything looks like this isn't even happening.

I painted the body and foiled it:

I think it would be rather beating a dead horse if I told you lot of artisans how to do this.

Some primerage was had, then I whacked on the contents of a 30 year old rattle can, that I heated until

the bottom bulged outward, followed by some clear lacquer, which I bought new.

One thing I noticed is that despite everything became worse over the past 15 years, clear lacquer

seems to be the only thing that actually improved.

Anyway, I think the colour does approximate 1962 Studebaker Green Jade pretty well, at least when

you see the model in the flesh.

Then I brush painted the interior, and flocked the floor:

And did a preliminary mock-up:

Now it's all about adding the second interior colour, and detail painting.

Oh, and slagging off my work is not only welcome, but explicitly encouraged.

Edited October 5, 2014 by Junkman

[Speedfreak]

Welcome back. Looks nice so far, great colors. Where's the Hemi? Nice job on the flocking.

[Junkman]

Flocking is a pip, if you apply a simple trick.

Paint the area to be flocked with some slow drying enamel close to the desired colour, or with some slow drying enamel clear, if it is already

in the desired colour, mix your flocking to the desired colour (you can mix flockings like paints), and dust it through a tea strainer like this

onto the still wet paint.

After a few minutes, shake off the excess. The initial result after that won't be very encouraging,

but do not despair. After the paint has dried, it'll be perfect.

It never failed me.

Re. Hemi - this thing is as curbside as one could possibly get, so it packs a Hemi if I say it does.

Which I don't. Because it doesn't.

Edited September 28, 2014 by Junkman

[JunkPile]

Nice Junk, Junk

[Junkman]

Oh thanks, Junk!

[MikeBoyle]

Clean looking Lark!

[Junkman]

Nah, it's junk.

[StevenGuthmiller]

2 '62 Larks in the WIP section at the same time? Gotta be some sort of record! Maybe some sort of contest would be in order? Maybe a small bet? Steve

[MsDano85gt]

very pretty

[Junkman]

Bit more interior work done:

There is not a lot you can do, really, unless you scratch an entirely new one.

Currently doing the instrument panel.

[IceMan Collections]

I agree, man. It looks clean though. Mine is sitting in flat tan right now waiting for some inspiration. This just might be it.

Did you foil the side trim as well or is it painted?

Edited October 5, 2014 by iceman-555

[Junkman]

Side trim is foiled, yes.

[slusher]

Looking great...

[peekay]

Looking great, Chriatian - and good to see you back here.

[TFchronos]

Looks great, nice work.