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Post by traditional on Dec 13, 2015 13:18:18 GMT -5
I've just completed this traditional full custom '54 Chevy from a derelict stock diecast (missing some parts) to which I've chopped the top, added custom headlight and taillight detail, changed the side trim, fabricated a custom grille, modified and detailed the six cylinder motor, added a custom roll-n-pleat interior, carpeted the interior and trunk with white felt, added custom exhaust, and used a bunch of period custom touches throughout the body. The project has taken well over 100 hours to complete and while I'm sure I'll be fiddling with lots of details for the next few days, I consider it complete at this point.
Paint is custom mixed pearl seafoam green (basecoat/clearcoat) and some of the materials used in its construction include styrene, tin, aluminum, brass, plated jewelry wire, felt, bondo, polycarbonate, and, of course, the original (much-modified) diecast and plastic. etc.
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Post by boxcar on Dec 13, 2015 14:58:26 GMT -5
Way cool custom. Good work.
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Post by harron68 on Dec 13, 2015 15:11:11 GMT -5
To do that much so well in around 100 hrs is really great work. Working with metal presents its own problems. Your skill is to be complemented. Kustom Kudos! Anytime you want to do a tutorial or two on working with diecasts, we'd be most grateful.
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Post by Smokin Models on Dec 13, 2015 16:57:22 GMT -5
looks great!!!! Love the colors
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Post by wylee on Dec 14, 2015 6:01:32 GMT -5
outstanding!!!!!
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Post by mccannj2921 on Dec 14, 2015 9:53:19 GMT -5
Very nice job! All the custom touches look great!
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Post by dogfish7 on Dec 14, 2015 10:53:25 GMT -5
One gorgeous build!!
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Post by Mr.409 on Dec 16, 2015 8:05:17 GMT -5
Wow that is incredible! I have always liked '53/'54 Chevrolets but I didn't know they could be turned into this beautiful Customs as you did. All of the modifications look very good and I think the front end looks the best. But everything else looks just spot on too. Really nice work and great color choice.
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Post by geetee66 on Dec 27, 2015 12:24:29 GMT -5
Superb! Very well chosen custom styling and the colour really suits it. You have, as they say, mad skills!
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Post by johnny on Jan 1, 2016 22:43:29 GMT -5
WOW Factor of 100!
That is one bad ride!
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Post by bob29579 on Jan 25, 2016 17:50:18 GMT -5
Wow, really nice job.
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