W-409 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 I have finally finished this Oldsmobile that I started in the summer of 2013. I wanted to build a clean Mild Custom with minor body modifications, which is the style I like the best in 1:1 scale as well. Shaving unneccessary chrome parts such as hood ornament and Oldsmobile logos etc was really easy, because they were all molded separately and there were no locator holes on the body parts. So I just left them off. I also left vent windows from front away, because it made this car look a lot smoother in my opinion. It's painted with Maston spray paints and clear coat is also from Maston. Then I polished the body. Engine is the Oldsmobile Rocket that comes with the kit, but I swapped a new intake manifold for two carburetors on it. Carbs and air cleaners are from my parts box. Otherwise the engine is pretty much stock except for the details that are built using either aftermarket products or scratchbuilt stuff - or both. Interior is pretty much stock, except for color choices on dashboard and upholstery. I flocked interior floor and used kit's decals on the dashboard and steering wheel. Chrome trim on door panels is BMF. Chassis was lowered from rear by shortening rear springs and grinding a little material away from rear frame. On front, I cut the spindles in three pieces and glued them back together moving the mounting point for tires a bit upwards for a lowered stance. Tires and wheels are from Revell kit. Exhaust pipes are made from styrene rod, mufflers are modified kit parts and exhaust tips are plastic tubing. It was a fun build and this kit is an excellent one. This one turned out just like I planned originally and I'm pretty happy with it, even though there are mistakes too. WIP-Thread can be found Here. And last here's one shot together with my '61 Oldsmobile Mild Custom that I finished a year ago.
mustang1989 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Thats a sharp build Niko! l like all that chrome trim!
Randy D Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Hello Niko, This is beautifull. The color choice is perfect and your paint and trim work is awesome !!!!! Randy
Jantrix Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Top marks Niko. I enjoyed watching this come together. Well done.
TooOld Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 That's a real beauty Niko , you have every right to be proud of it !
oldscool Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 You have outdone yourself with this one Niko. It's just beautiful.
jdean Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 really nice work. I have the same kit on the bench now and plan similar look but i think i will use the skirts . hope it turns out half as good as yours did Ronnie
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Beautiful Niko!! I like the open wheel look. Funny, but I was never really a great fan of that, but have grown to like it, especially with the wide whites! Nice work! Steve
Ramfins59 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Great looking car Niko, I like the color a lot. Nice job.
Dragfreak Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Excellent detailing Niko, especially in the engine bay!
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