Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Finished a quick, real quick, build of the new Galaxie 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe kit. Remember, this is quick. Will be featured in next issue of Model Cars.
mike 51 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) What's with the lines on the glass? This is the 2nd one I've seen like that so I assume they're all like that?Doesn't seem your quick build is the issue here... Edited September 1, 2015 by mike 51
Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 I am pretty sure it's for the black rubber seal.I was going to try and paint it/mask it, didn't have time/ability to.
mike 51 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Maybe...seems kinda big for that,almost like the large black borders on late model 1-1 cars. It'll be interesting to see how it looks painted, the other one I saw didn't have them painted either.Nice paint job by the way. Edited September 1, 2015 by mike 51
Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 not bad for three days work...Well, one day actually.Spent Sat & Sun in bed, all day.what a life...
tim boyd Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Very, very sharp paint work, Gregg! And the car looks good, too! Cheers...>TIM
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Nice work. Clean build. Glad to see this out.
Ramfins59 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 That looks really great Gregg. I can't wait to get one. I'm sure it won't be long before someone comes out with a chopped roof body for this kit.
Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 I did a quick fix to windows Will do article on this later Just noticed the front fender/door panel line I did the black line drawing with technical pen on the body doors, but didn't do the fender door openings. Oops!
horsepower Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Those lines for the window weather stripping are about the right size for all but the roll down windows in the doors, they didn't have weather strips around the glass,, just the felts in the runners, and a wiper strip at the lower outside, the inside was a felt and stainless strip Edited September 1, 2015 by horsepower
Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 The more I look at this model, the more I am impressed with it.Definitely it's a Two-For.Build two of them. One, quick, like this. Seeing where you have all the issues, what needs to be glued first, painted or repainted.For the exhaust, I rushed it, and had to cut the exhaust where it goes over the axle since I didn't put it in first.Also, had to play with water pump hoses, to get them on right way. Really needs to be done right, and taking your time.Unless you are our buddy, Marcos Cruz!!!!! I really liked this build. I may recycle it, or do another Coupe. I am doing the new '47 Fleetmaster Aerosedan, but that's going to be a bronze/brown lowrider custom.awesome kit
LDO Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 That looks like a great start for a lead sled. It needs full fade away fenders and maybe a slight chop. I'll bet some aftermarket company offers that.
Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 Does anyone make chrome eyebrows for these year customs?
horsepower Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 I thought that Detail Master used to have them, if I can find my old Stock I will check on them, I can remember having some but can't remember exactly who made them
horsepower Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Looking better by the minute, like watching a build on YouTube.
Gregg Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 Final update. Added the rear fender skirts, fixed some fitment issues. Shot in raw, and converted. Okay, I pau...
Atmobil Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Looks very nice, I want to get one of these.
oldnslow Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Really nice build in such a short time.Beautiful paint, how did you get it dry enough to polish in 1 day? and what kind is it?Next touch up would be chrome trunk hinges?
bismarck Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Really nice build Gregg!! I have this one in my stash. I plan to build it "Gas Monkey" style, Semi-gloss black paint, wide whites with chrome reverse rims, lowered with a slight rake, sbc with dual exhaust, disc brakes, stock interior. At least that's the plan... for now....
misterNNL Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Three days??Really.....Three days!.....I can't pick a paint color in three days...WOW...nicely done
mike 51 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 It sure is "pricey" for what is essentially a modified re-issue. How can Moebius,as an example,do brand new kits for so much less?
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