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Post by froghawk on May 23, 2019 22:05:24 GMT -5
Awhile back I restarted work on my stalled Autorama entry by finishing up the bodywork. I also decided to go with the wider WWs instead of the pinners. The challenge with this model has been the repetitive sessions of bodywork refinement, especially around the corrected rear wheel openings. Here's a comparison between the project car on top and an original, unmodified kit on the bottom. I also had to reconstruct the glue-damaged vent window frames on the '59 Plymouth roof used to replace the broken Dodge roof. Then added some weather stripping inside the side window openings. The door handles and the "Custom Royal" script with its background trim were shaved off. I opted to cut off the original taillights bezels, reshape them slightly, then have them plated. The original lenses were replaced with transparent red bullets from the first issue AMT '57 T-bird. And, as usual, made some tailpipe extensions from styrene tube. Wheelwells were added to JoHan's simple chassis, as well as material along the sides, to give the underside of the model a more finished look and to prevent viewers being able to see inside the body through the wheel openings. Next steps call for refining the fit of the interior, making vent window panes, and scratching the standard Mopar dash-top rear view mirror. I've also got my heart set on one of those cool squared-off '60 Plymouth steering wheels for this car – anybody have one?! Here's a link to the stalled build thread for the TRaK Autorama... trakinscale.proboards.com/thread/18312/johan-dodge-primer-fresh-chrome
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Post by RodBurNeR on May 23, 2019 23:13:32 GMT -5
man, such a beauty already! nice wheels!
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Post by constructionbob on May 24, 2019 4:45:55 GMT -5
This is a Beauty!
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Post by spex84 on May 24, 2019 10:31:23 GMT -5
Ditto! And I like the wire wheels, too. Looks much cleaner with some of the clutter pulled off, like those trident hashmarks on the quarters. They're cool, but attract too much attention to themselves... This car is going to be a winner for sure.
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Post by Bernard Kron on May 24, 2019 18:20:55 GMT -5
I've never seen such a dramatic change to the look of a car as shaving the door handles and gingerbread trim off this car has done. It's spectacular. The dramatic sweep of the fins and the arch of the roof line just come alive with this simple change. What a beauty!
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Post by mack2856 on May 24, 2019 20:36:05 GMT -5
Rear wheel openings, man who would a thunk ? This is great, I really enjoy your surgery on an already beautiful design , cleaning it up makes a big difference. So glad you took it out of moth balls.
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Post by Plowboy on May 26, 2019 9:44:45 GMT -5
Nice work John! Can't wait to see the paint job you put on it!
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Post by afx on May 27, 2019 12:01:22 GMT -5
Always enjoy your build John, look like another great one.
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Post by ChrisV on May 31, 2019 16:04:20 GMT -5
Marvellous work John - I absolutely love your subtle and understated approach to customizing. Can't wait to see what else you've got planned for this one...
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Post by Mr409 on Jun 19, 2019 13:59:57 GMT -5
I'm a bit late to the party, but this looks really good so far. Your body mods work perfectly on this body style, but at the same time they are so subtle that a "normal person" might not notice what has been done. Interesting to see more pictures how this continues!
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Post by chromecop on Jul 17, 2019 3:47:22 GMT -5
This is an interesting build to follow ! I like the slight rake!
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Post by froghawk on Aug 12, 2019 17:59:38 GMT -5
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Post by mack2856 on Aug 12, 2019 23:42:55 GMT -5
It looks awesome, what a colour combination!
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Post by chromecop on Aug 13, 2019 2:15:22 GMT -5
Awesome color-combo!!!!
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Post by constructionbob on Aug 13, 2019 6:01:52 GMT -5
Great choise!
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