satterwhite78 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Qoute from happy grumpy from his Atlantis cadillac 57 post "I wasn't sure if I wanted to post this". Well I had the same sentiment too, but what a beautiful body and lines. A friend built one earlier this summer like the box art and it was gorgeous. He used small round rod for upper door/fender trim. I did the same but scrape/ sanded one side of the plastic rod so it would lay down easier when attaching to the body before painting. My thoughts on the kit....a great subject matter, not everything has to to SS, GT, R/T, etc, etc. And lately plain Janes' are more eye catching. I think I know where Muffy (Biff & Muffy of the High Society fame) was concieved at...... Rough edges, flash here and there, Multi piece body that one side fit perfect, the other side not so perfect. It has a small parts count which is good for a quick build...unfortunately the word "quick" won't be found in the instructions or your comments when partaking the plastic pleasures of this kit. I'll go as far as saying that the only thing that fit with no issue was the box top of this kit. But with a little time and patience, a nice Curb side will emerge. And like Forrest Gump said "That's all I got to say bout that".....until I feel like making some more comments. But I'm good for now.... Edited September 17, 2022 by satterwhite78 Spelling 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Glad to see another caddy 57. Gerat job on a not so great kit but a great subject mater. I'm also glad you posted it . It just shows that with care and work, a subpar kit can be built to very nice piece minus the inaccuracies which are not really the designers fault, they had very little to go on according to it's history. That's a great color choice you put on yours. The 50's was a great decade for American design and while not perfect , those old kits are a blessing for old nostalgic folks like me. thank you for posting yours, it's a great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Very nice build of a seriously not-easy kit that's the textbook definition of "proportion and line and fit issues". So nice in fact, you make me want another one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 That really looks great. I really like the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Your efforts were rewarded with an eye popping beauty. That color is fantastic. Please put this Caddy in the front of the display case, and enjoy every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Looks great. They are cool cars and I really wanted that kit so I could have an older Caddy in the collection. You are right about the kit. It's pretty garbage, but with time and patience it can come out looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 That 57 Caddy sure is eye catching. Nice job on the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Beautifully done Chuck and in a gorgeous color ! Like so many kits that are said to be terrible or just plain garbage this one builds up into a very presentable model . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I like that color and your build came out top notch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Very nice, Great colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Very nice, you did a great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 The paint finish and color look great. The body trim is all cleanly done. As you mentioned, this kit isn't for someone who doesn't want a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Great looking Caddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebavarian Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Nice Caddy. The color is looking fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Some of the comments I've read about this kit remind me of the British SAS slogan Qui audet adipiscitur (Who dares wins). Nice to see yet another board member take this daunting build on and make it turn out so well. Several people have made favorable comments about the paint, which I also happen to like. Would you mind telling us the mfr and part #? (ex: Testors #1261, Dupli-Color #3268 etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 That a repop of the vintage Revell kit? I gave one to a friend, didn't care to tackle it. Beautiful job, and color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous Cadillac! Beautiful color and so cleanly built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 At the risk of being a pest, I have one more question. I've heard these paints are "hot". What primer did you use under yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Exceptional! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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