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Post by TooOld on Sept 16, 2015 6:08:25 GMT -6
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Post by TooOld on Sept 9, 2015 11:55:05 GMT -6
I found some parts Don ! Check your post over on the Car-Toons Board .
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Post by TooOld on Sept 6, 2015 8:51:39 GMT -6
Cool article !
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Post by TooOld on Sept 5, 2015 12:40:20 GMT -6
Very cool Steve-O ! Great idea and it really changed up the look , great job !
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Post by TooOld on Sept 5, 2015 12:38:44 GMT -6
Nice resto, and a much better color. Yeah that original green paint was pretty bad .
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Post by TooOld on Sept 5, 2015 12:36:27 GMT -6
Hey Guys, just finished this last night - TOP SECRET, haha... FLAMEOUT decal art... Those look great !
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Post by TooOld on Sept 4, 2015 15:20:14 GMT -6
Yeah I did notice that on the decals I have , the colors aren't quite as rich when compared to the original so mixing them probably isn't a good idea .
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Post by TooOld on Sept 4, 2015 15:17:49 GMT -6
Dang Bob! You should be in the scale model restoration business, wait, I guess you are. It turned out very nice, great save! Thanks Bert !
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Post by TooOld on Sept 3, 2015 18:44:09 GMT -6
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Post by TooOld on Aug 31, 2015 18:50:24 GMT -6
Whoa , I wasn't expecting all these replies . I didn't spend the time or effort on this build that I should have and ended up cutting some corners to get it finished . Thank You everyone for the kind words !
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Post by TooOld on Aug 30, 2015 8:27:13 GMT -6
Bob, You never seace to amaze... A fond memory from the youth of most guys was dreaming about fixing an old beater. Your 58 does not speak the words model kit. To me it says that a 16yr. old kid finally talked his parents into letting him buy that old car from the farmer down the road. with a fresh coat of paint, and some snazzy wheels, a young mans dream has come true. Cruise On young man... 50"s style! Thanks much Bill ! That's exactly what I was thinking when I built it .
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Post by TooOld on Aug 30, 2015 8:25:19 GMT -6
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Post by TooOld on Aug 29, 2015 5:50:29 GMT -6
Bob, Bob, Bob - THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. The color is gorgeous and I love that you "Verted" it, and I learned a couple new things from ya I'll start using on some of my builds - THANKS BOB!! Got the Revell version with the AMT open doors added, sittin'on my bench, just waiting for some love. Thanks for all the pics - "Cars a stunner". Thanks very much Dave ! I really think the lines of the uptop are much nicer than the hardtop , I just wish I could get some motivation to really build one right . I've got the Revell kit too . . . maybe I'll give it a try !
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Post by TooOld on Aug 29, 2015 5:45:53 GMT -6
Looks great! I like that you kept the Appliance wheels and the rake. Brian Thanks Brian !
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Post by TooOld on Aug 27, 2015 15:32:10 GMT -6
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Post by TooOld on Jul 28, 2015 11:59:39 GMT -6
Great looking model ! Congrats on the award at Model Expo 2015 ,very well deserved !!
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Post by TooOld on Jul 23, 2015 6:00:28 GMT -6
I don't have any info about it but I like it alot and it looks like you're headed in the right direction ! Too bad you can't scrounge one of those old MPC trailers to modify , it would save a lot of work .
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Post by TooOld on Jul 18, 2015 18:36:08 GMT -6
Thanks ! That build in the background is a DW Super Spurt I started for the Car-Toons Board .
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Post by TooOld on Jul 18, 2015 12:14:32 GMT -6
I got a little sloppy painting the interior , and also sprayed some DullCote before it was completely dry so the colors ran a bit . I think I'll go with it and keep plugging along .
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Post by TooOld on Jul 17, 2015 19:17:18 GMT -6
Following this one for sure, any more progress shots to share , Tooold? Thanks for following along Hale ! I've been fighting off a lack of motivation the last couple of months and actually started this '58 to remedy the problem . Not sure it's working as I now have three builds on my bench and I manage to stare at them all day but never do anything ! I did start on the interior this evening and maybe can take some pics tomorrow or Sunday .
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Post by TooOld on Jul 17, 2015 14:17:54 GMT -6
Well I was wondering who was going to be driving (flying ?) this one and you've answered my question before I could ask ! Love Rocket Racoon and the Rhinestones !
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Post by TooOld on Jul 12, 2015 17:19:05 GMT -6
Thanks guys , better late than never !
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Post by TooOld on Jul 12, 2015 10:54:55 GMT -6
It's been a long time since I've posted anything so I thought I'd share a restoration I started a couple of months ago . This old Impala is a survivor that I built back around "70 or "71 and have managed to hold on to for 45 years or so ! Here's what it looked like when I opened the box . Disassembly was a breeze since I was past the phase of using more glue than was needed . After 24 hrs in a bath it cleaned up pretty nice ! I'm going to make this a convertible and will be using the up top from the Monogram '59 Impala . The top had to be narrowed about 1/8" to fit the '58 body . Here I've reshaped the side window openings and cut the body across the back . The trunk is marked where it needs to be rescribed and the doors have been glued shut . After rescribing the trunk I added a little trim and did some body work . When I built this 45 years ago I made a crude front hinge for the hood out of a paperclip , I've upgraded a bit to some brass rod and tubing . Now jump forward a couple of weeks to today . The paint is Tamiya Metallic Blue cleared with Tamiya Clear Blue which subdues the metallic and darkens the color a bit . I just finished the foiling this morning , and used a fine red Sharpie on the side molding . So now you're up to date ! More to follow .
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Post by TooOld on Jun 26, 2015 5:26:15 GMT -6
Awesome looking build Tye , I love the color ! I just picked up a sealed '97 reissue and am hoping to find all the parts to build it as the original .
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Post by TooOld on Jun 17, 2015 19:43:03 GMT -6
I don't know what to say Ira . . . you've outdone yourself this time !
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Post by TooOld on Jun 17, 2015 19:41:57 GMT -6
Beautifully done , and I love the RED ! I gotta get one of those !
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Post by TooOld on Jun 8, 2015 5:37:55 GMT -6
Great to see this one finished ! I always like the concept and it turned out great !
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Post by TooOld on Jun 4, 2015 5:48:05 GMT -6
Thanks Bill !
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Post by TooOld on Jun 2, 2015 6:31:42 GMT -6
Looking for the fronts from the Boot Hill Express in any condition ! I have plenty of other wheels/tires in my stash , maybe we can trade ? BOB .
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Post by TooOld on May 4, 2015 9:25:06 GMT -6
I can't remember the last time I saw one of these completed , and never one that looks as nice as yours ! Great job Tye !
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