Brian Fishburn Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Katie busted it hard to get this one finished for the SCIMA contest tomorrow. This build was inspired by a very cool 1:1 car and owner that I was fortunate to meet up with at the Indy Goodguys show back in June Dennis's '50 was an in progress car that was a driver. I wanted to reflect that in my build. While there's no mistaking that this model was inspired by his car, It is by no means a replica. I left in some kit touches, and added several of my own. I don't care for either of the kit options for taillights, so I did '59 caddy tails MY way. Also frenched in a couple of antennae, Bill Hines style (yeah, Katie can paddle lead!) I don't know what sort of engine Dennis has in his Merc, as I never saw under the hood. I also don't know if his engine bay is this dirty or not, but it fits the style I was looking for And I got a shot of the interior before I put the body on, so it can actually be seen. That's an issue of Car Kulture Deluxe on the seat, and a KDog stripe on the dash. For reference, here's the 1:1 inspiration that the build is based on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3m Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 wow! you did a great job! i love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher61 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I've seen a number of these built and no two have been the same! That's what is so cool about this kit. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Great job Brian! Each one of these I see makes me want to buy and build one!...............And I'm not a custom kind of guy! I wonder if this kit will be a block buster for Revell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I wonder if this kit will be a block buster for Revell? Sure seems like it already, I've only bought one, and it sounds like I'm in the minority when it comes to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Steffens Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Wow, the combination of suede and scallops looks fantastic....well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That roof treatment is the best. And the weathered baby Hemi looks so good! Neato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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