'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom

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'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Apr 2, 2024 17:25:46 GMT -5

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Post by SteveMilberry on Apr 2, 2024 17:25:46 GMT -5

So, is this "'60s" enough? LOL
This is supposed to be Duplicolor Metalcast purple but my can is more fuchsia then purple, which is what I wanted for this car.
This is pretty close to the actual color but a bit lighter.

If you just spray the Duplicolor clear over the Metalcast it will wrinkle up just like enamel but I tempered the stuff by mixing it 50/50 with the clear and had no problems with 2 wet coats of clear. This is over the silver base in the previous pics.

The doctor said I had to share the visions when I have them ,, then the healing can start.

Mr. Metallic TRaKMaster The "Flakey Iowegian" Posts: 3,597	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Apr 3, 2024 6:10:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Metallic on Apr 3, 2024 6:10:17 GMT -5 Great color.
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Apr 3, 2024 10:22:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Apr 3, 2024 10:22:54 GMT -5 Crazy!
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mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Apr 10, 2024 11:38:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on Apr 10, 2024 11:38:30 GMT -5 Perfect 70’s colour, I remember girl wearing hot-pants that colour ⭐️
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skip Greaser Posts: 1,148	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Apr 19, 2024 8:37:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skip on Apr 19, 2024 8:37:23 GMT -5 Apr 10, 2024 11:38:30 GMT -5 mack2856 said: Perfect 70’s colour, I remember girl wearing hot-pants that colour ⭐️ Me too, and who could forget them back bumpers!
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SteveMilberry Greaser Posts: 566	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom May 7, 2024 18:00:02 GMT -5 Mr. Metallic likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveMilberry on May 7, 2024 18:00:02 GMT -5 Ok, got the paint polished out over last weekend.
	The doctor said I had to share the visions when I have them ,, then the healing can start.

SteveMilberry Greaser Posts: 566	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Jul 25, 2024 18:44:22 GMT -5 Mr. Metallic, chepp, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveMilberry on Jul 25, 2024 18:44:22 GMT -5 Just so everyone [who cares about such things] knows, I'll be starting back on this probably this weekend.
	The doctor said I had to share the visions when I have them ,, then the healing can start.

ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Jul 26, 2024 3:31:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Jul 26, 2024 3:31:42 GMT -5 Looking forward to seeing your progress on this beauty!
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dodgefever Greaser Posts: 2,415	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Jul 31, 2024 14:15:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dodgefever on Jul 31, 2024 14:15:02 GMT -5 That looks great, definitely captured the vibe of the AMT lacquer paints.
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'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Aug 4, 2024 15:20:49 GMT -5

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Post by SteveMilberry on Aug 4, 2024 15:20:49 GMT -5

Been working on the interior, Painted the dash and steering wheel in a darker fuchsia and flocked the floor in a matching color I mixed up.

The seats and arm rest are not glues down, just sitting there for the pic. Also, I cleaned up the paint that bled under the masking tape since I took these pics.

I also worked on the inner fenders a bit. Since these have indents like some other older AMT kits, I cut some pieces of sheet plastic to cover them and puttied them up and will smooth them off.

The doctor said I had to share the visions when I have them ,, then the healing can start.

mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Aug 9, 2024 20:32:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on Aug 9, 2024 20:32:23 GMT -5 Looks like it’s getting close to a mockup 👍
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,447	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Aug 18, 2024 21:08:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Aug 18, 2024 21:08:57 GMT -5 beautiful color!
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SteveMilberry Greaser Posts: 566	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Aug 24, 2024 11:44:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveMilberry on Aug 24, 2024 11:44:51 GMT -5 A couple more pics. I hate the molded in seat belts but with the pleats in the seats, it would take longer to remove them then it's worth to me.
	The doctor said I had to share the visions when I have them ,, then the healing can start.

ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	'69 buildoff Thunderbird full custom Aug 30, 2024 13:06:53 GMT -5 SteveMilberry likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Aug 30, 2024 13:06:53 GMT -5 Amazing work, Steve! The color really pops, and the tinted windshield looks great!
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