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10-11-2007, 02:05 PM
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'59 Caddy
Been wanting to build this kit for a while, but doing it bone stock did not appeal to me, at least not at this time. The kit looks like it would build great just out-of-the-box. Started on it a little over two weeks ago.
I wanted to accentuate it's size and length but not really heavily customize or chop it up. So I lowered it and reworked some of the chrome trim, eliminated some of it too. The color and scheme was chosen before I started, but the rest just evolved as I worked on it. The engine will be stock, I had to throw a set of wires on it, but it is essentially an OOB build except for the few things noted. The wheels are from the '66 Chevelle Wagon. Only a little narrowing of the rear axle and moving the mounting points up on the front, and a little wheel trimming, were needed for the swap. Paint is TS11 Maroon. Flames are also done with a few Tamiya lacquers. I have some ideas for the interior, none are tame...      
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10-11-2007, 08:10 PM
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Re: '59 Caddy
Wow, nice flames, I love the dechromed part which goes to the rear lights.
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10-11-2007, 11:12 PM
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Re: '59 Caddy
Great start so far. This is one kit I never bought but have always wanted (and the 59 Impala) What did you use for the chrome, is it bmf?
Mike
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10-12-2007, 10:09 AM
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Re: '59 Caddy
I reshaped/added the "spears" on the top of the rear quarter panels. I used sheet styrene to make the new ones, just sanded off the old ones, and blended them together. After painting the body, I BMFed them.
And thanks all!
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10-14-2007, 04:20 PM
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Re: '59 Caddy
Wow. Any chance of a 'how to' on your flames? They look very cool.
Murray
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10-16-2007, 12:39 PM
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Re: '59 Caddy
is that a revell kit?
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11-05-2007, 09:33 AM
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Re: '59 Caddy
Finally got around to finishing and shooting the interior...
  Yes, it is a Revell/Monogram kit. And I do plan on doing a tutorial on the flames, someday... - Mark
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11-05-2007, 02:55 PM
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Re: '59 Caddy
SMS decals on the interior? Looks just as good as I would have expected from you.
But that body just blows me away each time I come back to look at it. I quite simply love it  Quote:
  I hope you DO though!
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11-09-2007, 01:02 AM
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Re: '59 Caddy
Looks cool, great job so far on the interior and body !!!
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