Revell '50 Olds fastback conversion

That brings up a good (somewhat off-topic but close) question on the NASCAR version. Some people say the Buck Baker Olds was a different model- a coupe instead of a two door (or vis versa).  And, other pics I have seen show his car as a '50 fastback version.  Is the kit OOB a coupe or two-door, and anyone know for sure which version Baker actually drove in '50?

Tease!

Man!The engine sure is nice!  

Assembled and painted the chassis,i really like the detail!    

Decided to paint the aircan red to liven up the otherwise monochromatic engine bay.    

I used strip styrene to add the chrome trim to the door and rear fender.The stone shield on the rear fender was pounded out of sheet brass and it was not easy to make it fit.I will have to add putty to smooth it out.It too much longer than I anticipated!      

I like this metallic green!   

Went with a slightly darker green for the seats,dash and interior side panels.    

detail painted the interior panels.Had to freehand so it is not perfect but I will refine it as best I can.  

The decals are noyt very good with almost no adhesive despite being dunk in water for a few seconds.i had to put some Future on them to make them adhere.  

Airbrushed the final color coats and am really pleased!Man this paint job will really shine in the sun!   

Got the interior together.  

I can't wait to see these finished pics.

Ran into a problem with the tires.The whitewalls flaked off when I installed the rims.I prefer the Monogram method of providing a separate plastic whitewall insert.I will use my circle template and Tamiya white to airbrush the problem away.    

There,that's better!   

Started the Bare metal Foil process.The stone shields i made look pretty good!   

Really looking good!

Ken

Thanks!Check out the reflection of the stone shield on the driver's side!      

This is looking seriuosly nice.

Mounted the body to the chassis,tires and some chrome.   

Put o the rear bumper,  

OMGTIFN!

I decided to put a suite of card decal on the rear deck just for fun!  

Looks like Mr Olds is frowning!    

Nearly done!   

WOW, that's seriously purdy! Nice color and interior!

Thanks Doog!

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