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23/01/2017 6:33 pm
What color would you choose for a '55 Cadillac convertible? (pic)
Here's a winter project I am having fun with:
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No, not the yellow one. That was a project a few years back. This is another Zaugg '55. I purchased it as a project from a builder who had assembled all the parts, some new and some used. The body had a messy dark red paint, and under that was a familiar yellow, and under that was a gray primer over the original resin. Whew!
Anyhow, I've been looking at pictures of the 1:1 version, hoping for inspiration. It seems that most of those in today's shows are red or dark red, then white, and a lonely yellow. That's it! Well, I haven't looked very hard. This is still a work-in-progress! (I just noticed that the dashboard hasn't been stripped yet. Soon!)
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So here's your chance. What color should I use? And I will also do the interior. Add a "why" if you like, a picture if you have one, (or maybe a $20 bill?) No prizes. I just thought it might be fun. Enjoy!
23/01/2017 7:40 pm
55 Caillac color suggestion.
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24/01/2017 2:05 am
I vote for this color!
24/01/2017 2:29 am
Copper
24/01/2017 2:29 am
Copper
24/01/2017 6:00 am
PICS--Baby (Ruskin?) Blue. The metallics look better on the Eldo than on the standard bodies.
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24/01/2017 7:23 am
Count me in on copper!
24/01/2017 8:12 am
What do you use to strip paint from a resin model with out damage to the resin? A different technique to white metal or diecast models?
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
24/01/2017 9:20 am
I am using Goof Off Sprayable Stripper. So far, so good! I have also used it on white metal.
24/01/2017 9:37 am
Funny,I'm doing a 55 Caddy Fleetwood in that color
24/01/2017 10:03 am
How about posting a picture upon completion, Greg? I would really like to see it.
24/01/2017 10:46 am
Will Try David,Never successful posting pictures on this site.
24/01/2017 10:54 am
Didn't Minimarque make a copper '55 (or '54, or '56)?
24/01/2017 12:00 pm
How 'bout the classic................Black
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