1957 CHRYSLER 300

tiki kat

Member since
April 2009
From: Two weeks from everywhere

1957 CHRYSLER 300

Posted by tiki kat on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:32 PM

Here's one I finished awhile ago, the 1957 Chrysler 300, with some 21st Century updates.

The paint is Testors Metallic Red from the little square bottle, thinned with lacquer thinner and shot thru the airbrush (really) and the interior is Panzer Interior Buff (yes, really). I scratch built the air cleaner from a leftover aircraft canopy, the wheels are aftermarket, don't remember whose. Lots of BMF, lots of fun!

"Always tell the truth, there's less to remember" Indian Larry

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kenjitak

Member since
October 2006
From: Lakewood, CO

Posted by kenjitak on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:43 PM

Very nice! That's one you don't see very often, real or modeled!

Ken

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 5:55 AM

Nice clean build. I especially like the 'modern touches' to this classic.

Bob

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TD4438

Member since
March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:00 AM

Sweet.Stuff like this reminds me why US auto makers are circling the drain.

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wingform84

Member since
August 2008
From: Tuscaloosa, AL

Posted by wingform84 on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:20 AM

I did this kit too, only I went with the stock version. I keep telling myself I'm gonna do a custom one day, but then I never do..

Too bad mine doesn't look nearly as good as yours... maybe I need to try BMF (once again I'l have to buy it online.. how come none of my LHS carry all these great things everyone on here seems to use? I even had to order a pin vise and ignition wire online..)

I do kinda wonder about those wheels though, they look like ones that came extra in a 2 in 1 kit or somthing because I can't say I've ever seen aftermarket ones quite that nice. Very fitting for the car.

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tiki kat

Member since
April 2009
From: Two weeks from everywhere

Posted by tiki kat on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:31 AM

Thank you, gents! Wingform, you're right about the dearth of hobby shops, they're going the way of the dinosaurs I'm afraid. Everyone is crying about the economy, but when I asked one of the local hobby shops to order some stuff for me a couple weeks ago, they said sure and then didn't order it. And they wonder why folks buy online???? I think you'll be pleased with the BMF, you can add interior details with it as well as, the chrome for the outside. I like your 300, nice clean stocker.

"Always tell the truth, there's less to remember" Indian Larry

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wingform84

Member since
August 2008
From: Tuscaloosa, AL

Posted by wingform84 on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:11 AM

Yeah sadly the only LHS around here that still carries anything model kit related has a tiny selection and very unfriendly people.. unless you're into RC planes and such. I have bought a few kits there but I think they're trying to get rid of them all. They've had them 30% off for a long time, ever since I found it around a year ago, and they never get any new ones in, yet they always have new stock of trains/rc planes/rc car bits.

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Jim Barton

Member since
February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:26 AM

Beautiful car!

A neighbor in my apartment house sometimes drives a great big 1967 Chrysler. It's kind of an off-white color.

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tiki kat

Member since
April 2009
From: Two weeks from everywhere

Posted by tiki kat on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:43 PM

Thanks, Jim! Yes, the 50's cars had style, didn't they! I really like this particular style, not too much chrome and very heavy on the fins. I think it's smoother than the '57 Chevy.

"Always tell the truth, there's less to remember" Indian Larry

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LeopardMan

Member since
January 2006
From: Nevada, IA

Posted by LeopardMan on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:16 AM

Mike, another nice build from NC Automotive works. Just a little hint for ur StuG: Tanks do not have gloss coats and do not get buffed and dont have crome on them either.

Joe

Never believe a statistic you haven't done yourself - Winston Churchill Member IMPS Pastic-Surgeons, West Des Moines, IA

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tiki kat

Member since
April 2009
From: Two weeks from everywhere

Posted by tiki kat on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 6:47 AM

LeopardMan wrote:
Mike, another nice build from NC Automotive works. Just a little hint for ur StuG: Tanks do not have gloss coats and do not get buffed and dont have crome on them either.
Joe

Oh Crap! Guess I'll have to start over! No painted flames either I suppose? This build was built in the great state of IOWA, while I was still a Plastic Surgeon. Once a Surgeon, always a Surgeon! Semper Sprue!

"Always tell the truth, there's less to remember" Indian Larry

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tankerbuilder

Member since
August 2008

Posted by tankerbuilder on Monday, July 13, 2009 1:42 PM

WINGFORM 84 --- You don,t have to shop on-line . You can get the items you need from MODEL EXPO or SQUADRON . Buy a scale auto magazine ,read the articles and the companies will be listed in the advertiser section . Foil chrome can be made cheaply with microscale foilchrome adhesive and plenty of ALCOAS cheaper competitors . The car still looks good though . TANKERBUILDER

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viper_mp

Member since
December 2005
From: DSM, Iowa

Posted by viper_mp on Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:03 AM

tiki kat wrote:
LeopardMan wrote:
Mike, another nice build from NC Automotive works. Just a little hint for ur StuG: Tanks do not have gloss coats and do not get buffed and dont have crome on them either.
Joe
Oh Crap! Guess I'll have to start over! No painted flames either I suppose? This build was built in the great state of IOWA, while I was still a Plastic Surgeon. Once a Surgeon, always a Surgeon! Semper Sprue!

Now now, maybe its a museum piece that got restored. lol. Looks great Mike!

Rob Folden

Secretary / Webmaster- IPMS Plastic Surgeons Member at Large-IPMS Hawkeye Modelers

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TD4438

Member since
March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Friday, July 24, 2009 8:36 AM

Thanks to Tiki and Wingform,I had to get me one of these.Very inspirational builds.

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tiki kat

Member since
April 2009
From: Two weeks from everywhere

Posted by tiki kat on Friday, July 24, 2009 8:10 PM

Wow, TD! Glad I could help, it really is a great kit! Enjoy!

"Always tell the truth, there's less to remember" Indian Larry

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TD4438

Member since
March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Monday, December 14, 2009 11:45 AM

Did you guys have any problems building these beauties?I couldn't get the interior to properly fit the body.The dash kept hitting the windshield.I had to rip everything apart and re-install the frame and interior separately.I did a bit of damage to the finish in the process.That paint is drying as I speak.I should have some pics of the finished product up later today.I almost tore my hair out with this one!

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