peekay Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Having messed up the paint on the normal kit, I thought I'd try again with the pre-painted version. The body came out quite nicely after polish and foil, although obviously I couldn't remove the mold seams - a pity, but I can live with it. All other parts come from the normal kit as I wanted more accurate colours. I made the steering poseable, quite easily done on this kit, and scratch built front blinker lenses, an antenna, and a horn ring. The mirror faces were replaced and I used AMT Parts Pack tyres. By no means the easiest kit I ever built, with many parts needing work to fit nicely. But I'm very pleased to have this stunning piece of automotive design on my shelf at last. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The engine is very well molded and just needs a few details to make it come alive. The battery decal is from Roadhawg, who is on this forum. Hosted on Fotki Mopar fins forever! Hosted on Fotki Edited August 9, 2017 by peekay
Porscheman Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Beautifully done Peter. I hate to admit it, but I like the pre-painted one too. Just for a fun build.
Ramfins59 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Excellent looking car Peter. I'll be getting around to building one of these kits eventually. Yeah, those Mopar fins are awesome aren't they? I can't wait to line up all of my mid and late 50's Chryslers, DeSotos, Dodges and Plymouths for group pictures once I finish building them all.
bbowser Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Very pretty car. Looks great in black, you did an excellent job on the foiling.
Ron Hamilton Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 I forgot that I have a pre-painted one in the collection. Oh well. That one looks great!!!!!!
slusher Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Great looking model Peter. I need to build one also...
gtx6970 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 It sure looks good . I would love to see someone make a 1958 300D conversion for this kit
'70 Grande Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Excellent build of a classic! Sure would like to see some forum posts, (with lots of pics), about those other 2 Mopar "fin-bearers" in your group shot!
tomsheehy Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Very nice, you're right, an icon for the collection.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Stellar work Peter! You're one of those guys that always angers me because although you're a fantastic builder, you're an even better photographer! I can never seem to do my builds such justice. Great work! Steve
Sixties Sam Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Great looking model! Excellent foil work! Nice engine bay and interior, too! Sam
peekay Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks so much for your comments! Feedback is always good, and the tips I received during the WIP phase were essential to getting this thing done. Steve, thanks for the compliment. I was able to buy a Canon 400D SLR camera from my son for peanuts, and I use a cheap light box and 3 purpose-bought 100w lamps. The close-ups here are done with a new Tamron 90mm macro lens that I found cheap. Still experimenting with that - a 50-60mm might have been a better choice. Personally I think my shots are too soft and lack sharpness but I don't have the skill to change that. With these shots I was helped by the fact that shiny black paint just loves the camera. Excellent build of a classic! Sure would like to see some forum posts, (with lots of pics), about those other 2 Mopar "fin-bearers" in your group shot! Thanks Mark, I've posted the other two previously and hope these links work: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=79403 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=92215
peekay Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) BTW, here is a link to the WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97949 Edited February 20, 2015 by peekay
Danno Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Very nice. Just goes to show that a prefinished kit can result in a sharp model by applying some work!
Mr.Zombie Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) What a nutty perfect coat of paint! Awesome! Edited February 20, 2015 by Mr.Zombie
dino246gt Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 What is the difference between '57s and '58s, not much! Even AMT should do a re-issue and make it a '58 so we can have the 300s in '55 '56 '57 and '58! Yours looks great in black and the 3 cars together, wow, very cool!
High octane Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Nice builds, as I just love dem Mopars!
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 What is the difference between '57s and '58s, not much! Even AMT should do a re-issue and make it a '58 so we can have the 300s in '55 '56 '57 and '58! Yours looks great in black and the 3 cars together, wow, very cool! While they're at it, they just as well do a '59 also. Not a lot of difference there either. Steve
peekay Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 ... and why not the equivalant DeSotos while they're at it...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 ... and why not the equivalant DeSotos while they're at it... I'm with ya Peter!! Steve
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