StevenGuthmiller Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Well, I finally made it! I don't want to toot my own horn, but I am particularly proud of this build. Not because it's a great job, but just because it's a little out of my "realm". I have built mild customs, street rods, etc. in the past, but I just feel that most of the cars from the mid fifties to the early 60s look better left alone, & that's mostly what I build. The '61 Ford is one of those exceptions in my opinion. In my eye, it just lends itself to be hot rodded a little, unlike most other cars from that era. As you probably know, this was built as a loose interpretation to the '61 Starliner at the end of the movie Hollywood Nights. Most of the externals were kept pretty close to that car, but I did take some liberty with the interior to add some color. Here's a partial list of the mods I did on this build: The front chassis screw posts were eliminated & the radiator support was reworked, as well as the addition of a hood latch plate to add some realism under the hood. The incorrect front fender scripts & faint trunk scripts were removed, & a PE piece replaces the trunk script. The head light buckets were hollowed out & clear lenses were added, As well as a revamping of the tail lights. I used the Galaxie custom bezels & added scratch made back up lights made from clear sprue & foil. The interior is pretty much the original article with an added parts box steering wheel & dash mounted gauge cluster. I also flocked the carpet & added a few small scratch made parts. The engine is from the Amt '62 T-Bird kit & is pretty much built straight from the box with added wiring & plumbing. The body was shot in 1959 GM "Shadow Gray" & 5 coats of Duplicolor clear. I also added a scratch built antenna, exhaust tips & a home cast resin mirror & lightly tinted the glass. I want to give a shout out to "gtx6970", Bill Alphin for providing the beautiful slotted mags that I absolutely had to have to make this build look some what "authentic". Thanks again Bill!! So, here it is. All comments & criticisms are welcome. Steve Edited April 26, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller
XJ6 Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 At first i thought you were showing pics of your 1:1 car ? that's how good it looks out standing work on the interior and the wheels with the white walls really pop on the subject Really Nice ???Don aka XJ6 ?
RancheroSteve Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Wow, really lovely! Great stance and color choices, too.
Mr Stock Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Absolutely stunning work Steve, I love the work in the engine bay.
1930fordpickup Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Looks Killer. Now your car is my new background photo.
smellyfatdude Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Simply stunning! I wish the resin build I'm doing would look as nice, but I already know it won't. And I wouldn't say that's out of your realm, one bit. That's a gorgeous model, and that's what you always end up with.
Harry P. Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Absolutely fabulous from what I can see, but for some reason all your photos are "squashed" side to side, making the model look short and stumpy, This is how your photos look on my screen.. Am I the only one having this problem?
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 8, 2015 Author Posted August 8, 2015 Looks Killer. Now your car is my new background photo. Boy! That's quite an honor Andy! Not quite sure I know what to say. But I appreciate it. Thank you!! Steve Absolutely fabulous from what I can see, but for some reason all your photos are "squashed" side to side, making the model look short and stumpy, This is how your photos look on my screen.. Am I the only one having this problem? That does look a little goofy Harry! The photos look good on my screen, but the photo you posted does definitely look squashed. Either it's your computer or it may have something to do with the way we have to post photos since the new layout started. I posted from Photobucket, but I used the "copy & paste" method. I've heard other members say that their photos come out looking squashed doing it that way. Looks good on my end though. Steve Simply stunning! I wish the resin build I'm doing would look as nice, but I already know it won't. And I wouldn't say that's out of your realm, one bit. That's a gorgeous model, and that's what you always end up with. I'm betting your Starliner will come out looking very nice! We'll have us a little Starliner "cruise" when you're finished! I look forward to seeing it! Steve
TooOld Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Absolutely gorgeous ! Nicest '61 I've seen and you're right about the wheels , they really are the finishing touch !
bbowser Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Pics look great on my screen. Your paint and foil work is simply incredible. Well done!
fseva Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Steve, it's a beauty... but I don't think you mentioned what you started with... It's obviously not AMT's 1960 Starliner... so, it must be a resin body... right?Absolutely fabulous from what I can see, but for some reason all your photos are "squashed" side to side, making the model look short and stumpy, This is how your photos look on my screen..Am I the only one having this problem?I'm thinking it could be the resolution your monitor is set to. Try some other settings and see if the photos don't get unsquashed. It could also be that Photobucket is sending the uncompressed photos to your screen, and they're getting squashed so that they fit the size of the window that's running the MCM website... Edited August 9, 2015 by fseva
Helix Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 You 'Nailed it' Steve, very impressive indeed mate !
John Goschke Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Very sharp, Steve! Great color combo and the perfect stance. I also like the improvements you made with the radiator support and the taillights and will be stealing those ideas when I get back on mine someday!
Ramfins59 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Great looking car Steven. Not out of your realm at all...... you do a fine job on whatever model you build.
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks a bunch guys!I had a lot of fun building it, but it did have it's moments! Steve
Rob Hall Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Sharp build..love the color choices, wheels & tires and stance
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 Steve, it's a beauty... but I don't think you mentioned what you started with... It's obviously not AMT's 1960 Starliner... so, it must be a resin body... right? Absolutely fabulous from what I can see, but for some reason all your photos are "squashed" side to side, making the model look short and stumpy, This is how your photos look on my screen.. Am I the only one having this problem? I'm thinking it could be the resolution your monitor is set to. Try some other settings and see if the photos don't get unsquashed. It could also be that Photobucket is sending the uncompressed photos to your screen, and they're getting squashed so that they fit the size of the window that's running the MCM website... Thanks Frank! No, it's not a resin. It's an original AMT annual that I picked up on ebay. They're pretty rare, but they do pop up on occasion. Here's a before pic & a shot of the original box. Steve
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