58 Plymouth gone bad

[Geno]

B-B-B-Bad to the bone. Yep, Chrysler had QC issues galore but they made the best looking cars from the mid 50's through '60.

Edited March 7, 2018 by Geno

[shoopdog]

Just amazing!  Do I see a mud dobbers nest on the firewall by the heater hose?

[mchook]

20 hours ago, espo said:

Very impressive ageing. Under hood looks like this poor old car was in a very damp environment. You even got the "Eye Brows" rusted thru. Where did you get the drum brake setup for the rear ?  

Thanks, those are "Scenes unlimited" parts, very nice stuff they got there.

[mchook]

I just wanted to say thank you for all the great comments. It means alot coming from the best builders out there! YOU GUYS!!!

[Robberbaron]

What are you asking for her?  Whatever it is, it isn't enough!

[slusher]

Impressive model and work!  How did you do the body rust?

[57peppershaker]

After the quotes / pics I'm now watching the movie again. I wish I had the skill /patience / eyesight to build such a detailed & weathered 58.

[Lovefordgalaxie]

Great job!!! For sure the rust is very real. It could pass for a 1:1 quite easily. 

I did something simmilar on a '57 fairlane, but mine had being just saved from the crusher, and brought back to life, but leaving the body, and interior weathered. 

[HDDan]

The engine work looks great.

[f1ford48]

excellent-looks real.  the left rear brake shoes and all- you see a lot of drums but not backing plates and shoes. very nice!!

[RAMBENNA]

very nice, awesome detail

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Excellent work! The weathering looks great!

[bbowser]

Really well done weathering.  What is your method for the flattened tires?  They look very convincing!

[Oldcarfan27]

On 2/28/2018 at 6:00 PM, 1972coronet said:

Harry Dean Stanton ! One of my favourite actors !

I gotta see this movie again!

[mchook]

On 3/2/2018 at 1:23 PM, slusher said:

Impressive model and work!  How did you do the body rust?

Thanks Carl. It's nothing fancy, mostly dremel work from the inside, slow & easy. I use "Sophisticated Finishes" paint & then weathering powders, chalks & dullcote paint to seal it.

14 hours ago, bbowser said:

Really well done weathering.  What is your method for the flattened tires?  They look very convincing!

Thanks Bruce. The tires are done the old fashion way, with a candle. I heat it a little at a time pressing it on the table just as it begins to blister. Lots O' patience & practice.

[Pat Minarick]

Very nice, love the weathering.

[Ken Gilkeson]

great modeling and images that show it off.   

[Slotto]

that rust is spot on! great build