'59 Buick Custom Finished!

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'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 13:35:08 GMT -5 dodgefever, SteveMilberry, and 2 more like this

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Post by froghawk on May 14, 2023 13:35:08 GMT -5

At last this model is finished after a year and nine months! At times a real struggle but I'm pleased with the overall result. Took it the Mid-Atlantic NNL yesterday where it took the Best Custom award against some great models – a real honor!

John Goschke

cturner Greaser Posts: 1,314	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 13:41:34 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cturner on May 14, 2023 13:41:34 GMT -5 I saw that there !!! Looks better in person! Believe me! Did you go through the other vendor room? Shoulda stopped and sat a bit with me! (well...maybe you walked right on by on purpose! lol
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chepp Greaser Posts: 845	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 16:41:05 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chepp on May 14, 2023 16:41:05 GMT -5 Wowee! Made me play this while drooling over your pix: .
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'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 17:42:02 GMT -5 via mobile froghawk likes this

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Post by lo51merc on May 14, 2023 17:42:02 GMT -5

I LOVE dis! I never used "succulent" to describe a model. Now I am. This ride is succulent, baby.
And mine sits on my bench, forlorn in primer, while I work on........something else.
Gary

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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,446	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 18:26:01 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on May 14, 2023 18:26:01 GMT -5 well that's a real nice build/save John! beautiful paint job, interior work is superior and even the detail paint on them hubcap centers!
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'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 20:25:19 GMT -5

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Post by froghawk on May 14, 2023 20:25:19 GMT -5

May 14, 2023 13:41:34 GMT -5 cturner said:

I saw that there !!! Looks better in person! Believe me!
Did you go through the other vendor room? Shoulda stopped and sat a bit with me! (well...maybe you walked right on by on purpose! lol

Thanks! Sorry I missed you, Craig! I'm not sure I'd recognize you. By all means, please introduce yourself next time.

John Goschke

froghawk Greaser "Nip Tuck" Posts: 2,900	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 20:27:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by froghawk on May 14, 2023 20:27:04 GMT -5 May 14, 2023 16:41:05 GMT -5 chepp said: Wowee! Made me play this while drooling over your pix: . Thanks! Love it!
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cturner Greaser Posts: 1,314	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 14, 2023 23:15:35 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cturner on May 14, 2023 23:15:35 GMT -5 ahhh..that's alright. I don't get noticed a lot! LOL I usually am set up as a vendor at Mid Atlantic. I was in the same room as Norm...over in the corner all by my lonesome!
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'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 15, 2023 7:57:22 GMT -5 froghawk likes this

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Post by skip on May 15, 2023 7:57:22 GMT -5

John, What a stunning clean up and mild customizing job! All your work,
though most of it is so subtle you'd have to point it out really makes
this one look like one high class custom. Maybe a rich kid's kustom!
That color combination works so nice with this car, even detracts from
the somewhat gaudy front end. Way to go, great job!

Skip Ragsdale

Mr. Metallic TRaKMaster The "Flakey Iowegian" Posts: 3,597	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 15, 2023 9:38:36 GMT -5 froghawk and 41chevy like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Metallic on May 15, 2023 9:38:36 GMT -5 This car is stunning. I absolutely love the color and glad you did the experimenting for me so I can buy a can of it with confidence.
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41chevy TRaKMinion Posts: 805	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 16, 2023 13:16:09 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 41chevy on May 16, 2023 13:16:09 GMT -5 The end result is stunning! I think the color choices bring it all to a higher level. Way Cool!!
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ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 18, 2023 7:35:10 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on May 18, 2023 7:35:10 GMT -5 What a beautiful subtle custom - Great job!!!
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Skullo Hoodlum Posts: 165	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 21, 2023 20:17:24 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Skullo on May 21, 2023 20:17:24 GMT -5 She a beaut and she photographs well.
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mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	'59 Buick Custom Finished! May 22, 2023 20:24:38 GMT -5 froghawk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on May 22, 2023 20:24:38 GMT -5 Outstanding, it puts a big smile on my face. From the fist spark of inspiration to the spectacular finished piece we enjoyed it all, thanks for sharing 🖖
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rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5