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Post by goofy62 on Jul 20, 2023 10:58:28 GMT -5
What are they made of? They are awesome!!
Just plastic sheet and strip.
Steve
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Post by BUCKY on Jul 20, 2023 23:37:33 GMT -5
I've watched you build a few great models in the past few years, and each one seems to be a step more advanced than your last one. This Pontiac is a prime example of that. Absolutely beautiful work going on here. There should be a textbook written on your building style.
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Post by tubbs on Jul 31, 2023 12:19:22 GMT -5
i have no words!! i have been doing scratch building for a long time and mine still look like a bunch of styrene glued together. just outstanding talant!!
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Post by Tuffone20 on Jul 31, 2023 16:44:56 GMT -5
What are they made of? They are awesome!!
Just plastic sheet and strip.
Steve
Yes, Steve and you left off just plastic sheet and strip in the hands of a master craftsman! |
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Post by topside on Aug 8, 2023 18:42:26 GMT -5
I'm beginning to suspect that Goofy62 is maybe 1/6 scale himself...
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Post by goofy62 on Aug 16, 2023 23:03:39 GMT -5
I'm beginning to suspect that Goofy62 is maybe 1/6 scale himself...
Could be. 
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Aug 16, 2023 23:10:42 GMT -5
Thank you!
I appreciate all of the kind comments gentlemen.
I've made a little more progress since my last visit.
Since then, I've carpeted the floor with embossing powder, added such parts as the control pedals, dimmer switch, some trim around the shift boot, and a scratch built gear shift.
I dirtied up the driver's side floor mat a little to simulate some use and the proceeded to install the windshield and then add some rubber windshield seals.
Then I installed the interior door panels, dash, rear view mirror, front seats, rear wheels and grille halves, and then was finally able to do my final assembly of the chassis and interior into the body.
Today, I added the radiator hoses, rendering the engine bay complete.
I believe that I'm heading into the home stretch, but it will still take a little while to complete the model.
Steve
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Post by DusterEd on Aug 17, 2023 18:44:22 GMT -5
Wow! Just…wow. Steve if there was a Yoda for model cars. You are it. Incredible work.
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 13, 2023 15:07:50 GMT -5
Astonishing amount of detail! When will it be ready to drive?
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Post by goofy62 on Sept 14, 2023 14:57:24 GMT -5
Thank you Gentlemen!
Creeping up on the finishing touches. I wasn't particularly happy with the kit provided tail light lenses, so I made a new set from clear plastic, painted them Testors "Stop Light Red" and added the obligatory reflector rings to the backside using small rings of wire. I also created a chrome molding around the perimeter of the lenses, then added a dull coat to finish them off because I didn't want them so shiny. 
Next, using modified reflectors from the Moebius '61 Ventura kit, I added the reflectors, followed by the bumper, and finally the lenses.
Then I added an inspection sticker to the windshield, followed by 1966 Florida license plates to illustrate a vehicle of a couple of years of age.
Then it was time to add the exterior door handles and door locks, followed by the sun visors.
And Finally, the interior door lock buttons, rear view mirror, and a scratch made antenna.
Now I just need to polish and detail the hood, and then complete some work on the accompanying up top, and this one will finally be in the history books. 
Steve
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 14, 2023 17:37:35 GMT -5
Absolute perfection! Looking forward to seeing some outdoor pics of this one!
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Post by Jcon on Sept 14, 2023 18:08:12 GMT -5
Another beautiful build!!!
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Post by DusterEd on Sept 15, 2023 10:42:50 GMT -5
Wow! Another another piece for the model car museum. Amazing!
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Post by topside on Sept 25, 2023 14:39:28 GMT -5
That's outstanding. I almost expect it to start & run.
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