So I'm getting back into building after a LONG time and the build I'm gonna start with is one that I started about 5 years ago (and put it down about 5 years ago. haha). I'm using this forum as a a running journal as sorts as I build this thing. so buckle up, sit tight, cause this is gonna be a VERY long, slow and uneventful ride! :roflmao: disclaimer: the only camera I have is on my IPhone so beware of shitty pics.
as you can see, this kit's been sitting for a WHILE
I started by removing the old paint and decals (about as far as I got the first time I touched this kit). and reprimering it. I'm just glad the body isn't smashed after all the years of this thing sitting.
first thing I noticed is the loss of one of the interior panels. good thing I'm an upholsterer by trade and interior panels are my job! so I made new ones from remnants from the same material I use at my shop for real door panels.
this is the material I use. it's sheets of ABS. it's all I use at my shop for all interior panels
I always build my models like I'd build a real car (if I had unlimited resources). so you'll always see traditional interiors(simulated wrinkles pleats/button tuck) and old school styling. this is a test to see if I could do wrinkles.
it looks ok in person, but I'm gonna try something else. something I'm hoping will look more realistic. I think I'm gonna try to actually upholster this one with foam and cloth. the same way I'd do real seats I'll show pics when I get to it.
Originally posted by sinicle@Apr 2 2011, 10:46 AM~20241982 I always build my models like I'd build a real car (if I had unlimited resources). so you'll always see traditional interiors(simulated wrinkles pleats/button tuck) and old school styling. this is a test to see if I could do wrinkles.
it looks ok in person, but I'm gonna try something else. something I'm hoping will look more realistic. I think I'm gonna try to actually upholster this one with foam and cloth. the same way I'd do real seats I'll show pics when I get to it.
thank you all for all the positive feedback :biggrin: here's an old build that I found in a box. my first attempt at a ratrod and doing barn door hinges. the radiator and hood support bar have been lost along the way along with the top door hinge. but I still like it for all the custom stuff I did on it like the foot shaped gas peddle and the mailbox air cleaner. maybe I'll fix the stuff wrong with it and stripe it.... :dunno:
here's another one I found from a long time ago. this 58 was the first time I tried to do ghost patterns. I liked the roof so much that I tried my luck at ghost murals on the fender skirts. not too bad for being hand painted. around this time I also hand painted a Star Wars mural on the hood of a 39 sedan delivery, I'll try to find it. I think all thats left of that model is the hood haha
Originally posted by sinicle@Apr 2 2011, 11:27 PM~20246153 got bored after everyone went to sleep, got some work in. tried my hand at pin striping, ehh :dunno:
OK! BACK TO THE IMPALA! can you guess what I have planed?
all I need now is a clear straw, bet I can even make it water tight...... :biggrin:
if you like the TC now, just wait! I'm getting the material soon to do the interior, bout 50 yards. I already got the front seats at my shop. some crazy 70's style dinette set buckets. it's gonna be all dark blue with light blue buttons and welt.
Originally posted by sinicle@Apr 2 2011, 11:50 PM~20246305 if you like the TC now, just wait! I'm getting the material soon to do the interior, bout 50 yards. I already got the front seats at my shop. some crazy 70's style dinette set buckets. it's gonna be all dark blue with light blue buttons and welt.
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