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The Classic 1950's Automobile Group Build Starts 4-16-07

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    July 2003
  • From: Keizer, Oregon
Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:31 AM

There still is a lot more room for people in this build.  I still want someone to jump in with a Studebaker and/or a Plymouth with big fins.

I'm actually going to have a shadow build during this build.  I scored a Lindberg '52 Chevy Coupe (a fastback for you younger guys) in 1/32 scale.  It's a 1979 vintage kit.  Straight OOB build just fixing sink holes, seam and alike.  Shouldn't be a tough build as it only has 31 parts.  Also as a warm up I'm working on an AMT Ertl '57 Chevy Hardtop.  I'm building it as a hot rod.  Found this kit at a thrift store for 75 cents so I thought I would experiment a little and expand my modeling skills.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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Posted by Guido1081 on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:02 PM

Sweet badge!

BTW Welcome to all, I guess this did take off on its own Smile [:)]. Glad it did.

Guido

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Posted by kenny_conklin on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:17 PM
no problem now i have to fit it in with the rest of mine lol
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:11 PM
Yep...it's official.  Thanks you Kenny!
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Posted by kenny_conklin on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 6:17 PM
so is it offical grandpa :)
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 5:42 PM
Way to go Kenny! I like the second one, much easier to read and looks good.
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Posted by kenny_conklin on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 5:21 PM

hey grandpa here is an idea for the GB badge hope you like it

 

 

or this one easier to read

 

 

kenny 

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:29 PM
Great J. Lee,  I'll get you added, nice to have a Ford in the group.
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Posted by jlwilliams on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:58 AM
Put me down for a 1957 Ford Hardtop.
J. Lee Williams 2007 New Year's Resolution: Complete a group build 2008 New Year's Resolution: Complete a group build on time You load 16 tons and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt! In my stash gallery: http://pics.jamesjweg.com/gallery/3989211
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Monday, February 12, 2007 10:41 AM
There has got to be a Ford guy or two out there that wants to join this build...Come on Studebaker people! Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, February 10, 2007 11:01 PM

Nice Bgrigg...I'll get you added also.  I thought about building a Nomad also, glad you're going to do one.

 

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Posted by Bgrigg on Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:54 PM
I suppose it's time for me to finally join a group build, and I just happen to have a 56 Chevy Nomad in my stash.

So long folks!

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Posted by kenny_conklin on Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:41 PM
that sounds good grandpa
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:40 PM

Cool Kenny...I'll add you to the list.  Sorry I can't help you with the metal body kit.

When I think of the cars of the 1950's I think fin's...I think a GB badge incorporating a "fin" would be cool...what do you think?

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Posted by Guido1081 on Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:36 PM

Heya,

Put me Down for a 57 Chevy Bel Air. My father-in-law will be happy and the wife is going to kill me I purchased more kits today hehe. All I need to find a good kit and paints.

Guido

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Posted by kenny_conklin on Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:27 PM

why not i havent built a car in a long long time would be a little break from military modeling . put me down for a 1957 Chevy hard top. probably the AMT 1/25th scale . unless anyone knows where i can get a metal body model of a classic car (that isnt pre finished).

kenny

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The Classic 1950's Automobile Group Build Starts 4-16-07
Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, February 10, 2007 9:45 PM

The Classic 1950's Automobile Group Build

It's time for an automobile group build.  This group build will be for any automobile built from 1950 to 1959.   Build a Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth, Studebaker or even an Edsel (isn't an Edsel technically a Ford?) or whatever.  Foreign cars are ok too! So go find a kit of one of the classic 50's cars and jump in.

Few simple guidelines,

  1. Have Fun
  2. Sign up and tell us what you're going to be building.
  3. Start date of April 16, 2007 aka Tax Day!  Finish date of sometime later this year.
  4. Any car, station wagon or truck built from 1950 thru 1959, any make, any scale.
  5. Build it straight out of the box or full custom/hot rod/race. AM your heart out if you like.
  6. Post often and share lots of pictures along the way.
  7. Refer to guideline #1

The participants (so far):

Aaronw: "50's Chevy pickup emergency vehicle conversion"?

Basic: '59 Chevy Impala Lowrider

Bgrigg: '53 Studebaker Starliner Coupe AMT

Customizer: '57 Ford Victoria

Fox: '53 Chev 1:24 Monogram built as Street Rod

Grahamskis: ?

Guido1081: '57 Chevy Bel Air

jlwilliams: '57 Ford Hardtop

kenny_conklin: '57 Chevy Hard Top

Model Grandpa: 1958 Chevrolet Impala 1:25 AMT Ertl

painklr: 1950 Chev Pick Up Truck

Seanrgb4: ?

Wiccan Warrior: '58 Edsel?

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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