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17/08/2015 10:34 am
Highly detailed version of the Yat Ming '70 Coronet R/T Convertible
I'm not really good at posting pictures here so I hope it is OK to link to a post I made over at the Diecast Pub. If it's not OK, mods feel free to delete.
Here is the URL:
http://diecast-pub.com/community/index.php?/topic/2693-sneek-peek-on-a-project-in-progress/
It was a lot of work and a lot of fun. I really get a kick out of taking a budget model and making it capable of sitting on the shelf next to "the big boys"!
17/08/2015 10:59 am
Well thats outstanding Bob. Really brings that R/T to life. I have the Plum Crazy version and have always liked it. As someone who was fortunate to own several 1:1 B Body Mopars I really appreciate that level of detail...I spent many hours on my back under these beasts for one thing or another!
I did a similar project a few years ago on a Ertl '69 442, the black version. Swapped in a white/black interior from the W32 car, then lots of detail work, as you did. Its gratifying work, yes?
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17/08/2015 11:28 am
Thanks Bob. It really is a lot of fun and I guess it's my personal form of therapy.
17/08/2015 12:11 pm
Superb work, you're to be congratulated, Bob
17/08/2015 1:19 pm
Very impressive work. I love this model and your improvements are excellent.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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18/08/2015 11:48 am
Thanks for the compliments! I appreciate the feedback.
18/08/2015 1:15 pm
Outstanding modifications and upgrades to this already cool Coronet, Bob ! These tweaks to this YM release shows how a solid budget diecast can be wonderfully detailed and turned into a star display car.
19/08/2015 7:03 am
Great detail work.......what a difference!