tomsheehy Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 After long last, I have completed this build. I probably started it at least 7 or 8 years ago. I'd check on it now and then, do 1 or 2 things to it, then back in the box. But I finally had the stamina to get it done. It is a resin kit mastered and made by Promolite (Tom Coolidge). I believe he sold the molds to another aftermarket company afterward, but I got this one from him. I was originally going to do a full detail build, but finally settled on this "curbside" build with the resin chassis. There's basically no underside detail, and what is there is not accurate as a Pontiac, but that's not important for this curbside. I added clear sheet plastic for all windows, bare metal foil where applicable and all the police accessories from my parts box. The Georgia State Patrol lettering is computer generated and the door emblem is Chimneyville. The decals were done way back when and were pretty tough to work with, but I finally got them to look the part. The whip antenna is scratch built from jewelry parts from Hobby Lobby. The fender light might be a bit big, I might change it to something smaller. Georgia State Patrol did use these Pontiacs, I have images of 1949 and 1950 models in this paint scheme. Here's a few images of the build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Coulter Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Really good to see you haven't lost that special touch on such subjects. Thanks so much for sharing with everybody. BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Coulter Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Really good to see you haven't lost that special touch on such subjects. Thanks so much for sharing with everybody. BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Nice old Poncho, good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wow man that is cool, I have done a couple cop cars in the past, they are always a blast to build. You did a great job. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Train Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Sharp build,very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Really cool build. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Very, very nice! How did you do that antenna? And, where'd you get the light and siren; or did you scratch-build those parts, too? It's how I imagine the police cars that my Dad tells stories about from his youth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 "Well, the Georgia patrol was a-makin' the rounds..." Sweet job with this one! I take it the original master was based on that '49 Olds diecast bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Very, very nice! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Sharp build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Good job Tom, I can hear that old school siren wailing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 neat build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Very cool! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That's a great looking car Tom. I may try to pick up one of those cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice job, Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Fantastic job, Tom! And so great to see a model of a car I've never seen a model of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Like it! one the first look i thought, its a 50s Chevy...oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Great model. Something different, you did a nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Really nice police car,i like the unusual subject used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Very inspiarational Tom, I love all the older subjects you pick! I'd love to see the spare parts box.... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Lovely, the chrome on the bumpers & grille looks incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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