I’ve always liked the cars of the mid ‘50’s. The yearly change and excitement over new mode introductions made for an exciting fall season. I remember when the ‘55 Plymouths came out and they were such a departure from the. ‘54 models. Then came the fins for ‘56 and the push button powerflite transmission. Our neighbors bought a new Plaza in the charcoal poly color like Brooklin’s model below. For a long time I just had the one but just recently found one at Diecast Direct for a fraction of the price of ones on eBay. I couldn’t resist. The paint finish is flawless and with a Meguiar’s polish job the finish was brought to a high luster.
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I have this little beauty too. It looks great parked next to Brooklin's '56 Fury. The contrasting colors and the notable trim differences between the base model 2-door sedan vs. the top-of-the-line hardtop coupe make for an excellent display pair!
@David Knight. At the risk of repeating myself, I also took advantage of these on sale Plymouths and did a few variations. From bottom left clockwise. Savoy four door sedan, in showroom, stock Brooklin Plaza two door sedan, roof turntable, stock Brooklin Fury, in door, Belvedere two door hardtop (which also can be displayed as a convertible), Belvedere four door hardtop, Stock Brooklin, four door wagon (yes its a 1955), two door suburban wagon.
David, those 1956 Plymouth automobiles from Brooklin look excellent and you can never have too many '56 Plymouths ! I have a couple of diecast 1956 Fury cars in 1/32 scale and they are favorites.
Charles, I use Meguiar’s paste Cleaner Wax to start with. I apply the wax onto the surface usually starting with the top.When it dries (turns white) I then begin to rub the wax first with a clean soft cloth, rubbing it hard enough to begin to make it shine yet not so hard as to burn through the color coat. I repeat this step as many times as necessary to bring the finish to a high luster. Then, with a finger I apply a coat of Meguiar’s Gold Class Caranuba Paste wax. When it becomes white I gently with a clean soft cloth I bring the surface to a high gloss. Then with plastic Brush Picks I look for wax residue around door openings and other tight spaces.
Brooklin models are already given a glossy paint finish yet these steps add a shine that makes these models pop.
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@john-quilter John you always present such enviable conversions. Enviable to have these stunning models, but more so to have developed these extraordinary skills. The Belvederes are particularly impressive. Here's a Conquest Savoy in the only photo' I have to hand, (hiding behind the Packard).
@david-knight David, I have taken note of all these steps but will be very cautious, trying-out on a lesser model first, as I doubt my skills are at a level of yours, John Q. s or a many others here. Many thanks for your advice.
John, those variations are incredibly well done. How you created the various models with the proper side trim is amazing. These could pass as Brooklin originals. The Belvedere and Savoy trims especially are perfect.
@john-quilter John you always present such enviable conversions. Enviable to have these stunning models, but more so to have developed these extraordinary skills. The Belvederes are particularly impressive. Here's a Conquest Savoy in the only photo' I have to hand, (hiding behind the Packard).
Thanks for your complements but my skills don't come close to what Conquest put out or puts out. Watch for a series of 1956 Chevrolets coming in a few weeks.
