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27/03/2022 7:12 pm
Careful work with a jeweler's saw gave me a convertible version of this GFCC diecast Lincoln. A top boot was created for the convertible version but the removed roof could still be fitted to display a hardtop. Extra detailing of the interior and some chrome bare metal foil on the side molding added improved the silver painted area. The somewhat generic wheels on this item are actually a pretty close representation of those fitted to this year Lincoln.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
27/03/2022 7:20 pm
Beautiful ! That had to be some very extra careful custom work you performed.
I'm trying my luck/skill at converting 2 1/18 Sunstar Lincolns.
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27/03/2022 8:00 pm
Beautiful ! That had to be some very extra careful custom work you performed.
I'm trying my luck/skill at converting 2 1/18 Sunstar Lincolns.
May I ask just what are you trying to create with your two 1/18 Sunstar Lincolns?
27/03/2022 8:02 pm
Excellent work John. I see that you shaved off the A/C air intakes on the rear fenders as A/C was not available on the convertibles. Nice attention to detail.
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Topic starter
27/03/2022 8:59 pm
Excellent work John. I see that you shaved off the A/C air intakes on the rear fenders as A/C was not available on the convertibles. Nice attention to detail.
I was aware of this discrepancy but did not file off the quarter panel vents as that would have required a very tricky paint match which IMHO was not worth it. I consider it modeler's license. Next up is a GFCC 1959 Pontiac station wagon.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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27/03/2022 10:33 pm
Hi Chris,
I'm putting the black convertible up top from the turquoise on the white top down convertible.
I never liked the black top on that color and IMO it'll look better on the white one.
Stay tuned for pics.
Steve
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28/03/2022 1:44 am
OK, thanks. A "top switch" is sometimes needed to get the colors you want. Years ago, I had finally had enough of the "squashed look" of these otherwise pretty decent 1/18 Lincolns. Starting with a butternut (yellow) convertible I reworked the windshield frame & vent windows, bringing them to their proper scale height (Sunstar "tooled" these far too low...giving the appearance of a "squashed convertible" or a sectioned-custom hardtop).
Fixing those (and re-chroming) was the easy part. Despite knowing how, I've yet to vacuum form a now proper size new windshield.
Yes, please post pics (on the 1/18 forum) when you finish "kit-bashing." Thanks & good luck! You should have no problems, just be mindful of those oh-so-delicate gold Lincoln emblems on the up-tops.
-Chris
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28/03/2022 2:18 pm
Thanks Chris. I finally got over that squashed look..lol. Congrats on your re-work of the ws frame. That's something that I'd never attempt !
- Good luck with a new windshield. Have you tried one from a Sunstar '59 Mercury ? Or those clear collar tabs that come with some new shirts ?
28/03/2022 8:15 pm
Oh yeah, I tried to "cheat" by measuring/testing a variety of 1/18 windsheilds (from Mercs to Caddys). Those clear collar tabs and any other clear, stiff acetate are good choices, but one must be careful heating them (to form over the mold). For obvious reasons, a half day's work can be ruined in seconds.
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