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The
Complete Car Modeler 1
Lead
Sleds
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1958 Ford
Thunderbird Custom Model kit
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A Monogram 1958 Thunderbird.
Way long ago, I always wanted a Batmobile
Kit. So I was thinking at the time I could make something
similar out of a 1958 Thunderbird kit.
I
glued the front and rear bumpers, hood, and doors and molded
them into the body lines with putty. I also took another 1958
kit and cut out the trunk area, and molded this section into
the car covering where the back seats normally would be.
About where I reached the stage below, a Resin
Batmobile Kit became available, and the project was stopped.
Years later I went back to it, thinking it would still make
a nice custom. I added the wide white walls and painted the
model Testors baby blue.
Adding some pinstriping decals. Some time later, small hairline
cracks began to appear around the rear deck lid area (again,
this being years after I started the project).
So once more, the kit was abandoned. Maybe it will give you
a model idea ?
One
of the kits I used was an Elvira
version.
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Thunderbird
Restoration Guide, 1958-1966
Ford
Thunderbird 1958, 1959, 1960: A History in Advertising
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- Rod
Powell's Flame Painting Techniques - The book shows the proper
techniques in laying out the patterns and masking the design.
His use of 1/4" masking tape for the design is the best way
to go. Excellent book for the beginner or professional custom
spray painter. The book is filled with color photographs
of the various flame painting techniques and styles. The book
also includes three step by step tutorials, with +/- 20 photos
per tutorial on flaming cars and motorcycles. This book is definitely
good value for money and I'll recommend it any day to any painting
enthusiast.
- Pinstriping
Masters: Techniques, Tricks, and Special F/X for Laying Down the
Line - Learn some exceptional pinstriping tricks and special
effects from author Craig Fraser and 20 of the top American and
international pinstripers. This one-of-a-kind collection features
numerous how-to projects from Bob Bond, Ron Beam, Von Franco and
Jimmy C., Blaster, Mokoto, and others. Every project includes
step-by-step instructions and sequential color photographs
of each step for easy re-creation of the techniques demonstrated.
- Monster
Garage: How to Customize Damn Near Anything - Each section
will take you through the process of creating a Monster custom,
from planning the project, through building custom bodywork, to
adding bolt-on bits and custom paint. The techniques are explained
through illustrated diagrams, formulas when necessary, and step-by-step
original and Monster Garage archival photographs.
- Thunderbird
Restoration Guide, 1958-1966 - The
ultimate guide to correctly restoring your T-Bird to its original
factory specs. Detailed chapters cover engine, chassis, body sheet
metal, interior, exterior, colors, trim, electrical, wheels and
tires, decals, concourse detailing and so much more. Hundreds
of photos aid in part identification and correct assembly
to insure 100% authenticity.
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1966
Batmobile | LXG Automobile
| Nuclear Ford Car | Custom
Car Reference | 1956 Thunderbird
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